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British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark806
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Geographic Access
- Willingdon Avenue
- Associated Dates
- 1960
- Heritage Value
- The BC Vocational School was established in 1960 at Willingdon and Canada Way. By 1964, the British Columbia Insitute of Technology had opened and had 498 students enrolled. In the 1970s, the BC Vocational School had been renamed the Pacific Vocational Institute and in 1986 the two institutions merged. The school is a public post-secondary institution that is governed by a Board of Governors, under the authority of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology. By 2004, the annual enrolment of part-time and full-time students reached 48,000.
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
- Street Address
- 3700 Willingdon Avenue
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
Images
1961 Census of Canada - Population - Divisions and Subdivisions - Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription32085
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1962
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1962
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 35099
- Accession Number
- 2006-16
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Agreement between the Province of British Columbia and the Corporation of the District of Burnaby for the Loan of Funds to Cover the Municipal Portion of Unemployment Relief Costs
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport55661
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 72032
- Meeting Date
- 23-Oct-1935
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 72032
- Meeting Date
- 23-Oct-1935
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Agreement Concerning the Policing of the Municipality - Replacement of Burnaby Police Force by the British Columbia Provincial Police
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport55390
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 71501
- Meeting Date
- 20-Mar-1935
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 71501
- Meeting Date
- 20-Mar-1935
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Alexandra Bridge in British Columbia
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85920
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1933
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Alexandra Bridge in British Columbia. The Alexander Bridge crosses the Fraser Canyon, along the Cariboo Highway, two kilometres north of Spuzzum.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1933
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Ettinger family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 428-008
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2002-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Alexandra Bridge in British Columbia. The Alexander Bridge crosses the Fraser Canyon, along the Cariboo Highway, two kilometres north of Spuzzum.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on verso of photograph reads: "Alexander [sic] Bridge / 1933"
Images
Alexandra Bridge in British Columbia
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65748
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1936
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w hand-tinted into col. ; 17.5 x 24.5 cm [sight] matted in frame 24.5 x 32 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Alexandra Bridge in British Columbia. The Alexander Bridge crosses the Fraser Canyon, along the Cariboo Highway, two kilometres north of Spuzzum.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1936
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Ettinger family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w hand-tinted into col. ; 17.5 x 24.5 cm [sight] matted in frame 24.5 x 32 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 428-007
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2002-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Alexandra Bridge in British Columbia. The Alexander Bridge crosses the Fraser Canyon, along the Cariboo Highway, two kilometres north of Spuzzum.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Edmonds Studio
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on verso of frame reads: "Spuzzum Bridge / Fraser Canyon"
- Note on recto of matte reads: "Edmonds Studio 1936"
Images
Annual Membership Dues - Union of BC Municipalities and British Columbia Safety Council
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport37760
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 33008
- Meeting Date
- 27-Jan-1964
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 6
- Item No.
- 1
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 33008
- Meeting Date
- 27-Jan-1964
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 6
- Item No.
- 1
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Executive and Directors Manual
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58133
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 binder
- Scope and Content
- Item is the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Executive and Directors Manual - a collection of 'know-how' books and bulletins as well as a list of the organization's presidents and secretaries and the annual report for the 1967-1968 year.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 binder
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS057-005
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Item is the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Executive and Directors Manual - a collection of 'know-how' books and bulletins as well as a list of the organization's presidents and secretaries and the annual report for the 1967-1968 year.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Front cover of binder reads: "February 1969 / The British Columbia Chamber of Commerce / A.F.C. Hean / Director / To be Retained Intact"
British Columbia Electric Railway Company line car
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35515
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1930] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the L.6BCER, a British Columbia Electric Railway line car, used to repair overhead power lines along interurban tracks. Photographed near Jubilee Station, between Imperial and Nelson.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1930] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pioneer Tales subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 204-373
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the L.6BCER, a British Columbia Electric Railway line car, used to repair overhead power lines along interurban tracks. Photographed near Jubilee Station, between Imperial and Nelson.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Maintenance Tools and Equipment
- Occupations - Railroad Labourers
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Central Park Interurban line
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
British Columbia Electric Railway Company timetables
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription996
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1946 and 1973]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.4 x 25.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a BC Electric Railway timetable for the Lulu Island Branch, Eburne, and New Westminster Line, including a Sunday schedule and freight schedule.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.4 x 25.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a BC Electric Railway timetable for the Lulu Island Branch, Eburne, and New Westminster Line, including a Sunday schedule and freight schedule.
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [between 1946 and 1973]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Related Material
- For an earlier donation made by the same donor in regards to BCER tram, see accession HV972.202.
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2023-05-16
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
British Columbia Electric Railway Company timetables
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription997
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1946 and 1973]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of two British Columbia Electric Railway Company timetables for the Central Park line, one "corrected to October 15, 1933" and the other "corrected to May 16, 1946." Also in the photograph are two tickets, one reads, "Good for one fare at 10 for $1.25 between Vancouver and Burnaby North…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of two British Columbia Electric Railway Company timetables for the Central Park line, one "corrected to October 15, 1933" and the other "corrected to May 16, 1946." Also in the photograph are two tickets, one reads, "Good for one fare at 10 for $1.25 between Vancouver and Burnaby Northwest Zone" and the other reads, "Good for one fare between Vancouver and Park Ave."
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.6
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [between 1946 and 1973]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Related Material
- For an earlier donation made by the same donor in regards to BCER tram, see accession HV972.202.
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2023-05-16
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
British Columbia Electric Railway Company trams no. 1225 and 1230
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1657
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1939] (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w photocopy ; 16.5 x 27.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company trams no. 1225 and 1230 linked together and going through an intersection. The destination board at the front reads, "BURNABY LK", indicating it is the Burnaby Lake line. There are street signs on the lamppost on the street corner at the left …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w photocopy ; 16.5 x 27.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company trams no. 1225 and 1230 linked together and going through an intersection. The destination board at the front reads, "BURNABY LK", indicating it is the Burnaby Lake line. There are street signs on the lamppost on the street corner at the left but only the crossing street sign, "5th AVE" is visible. There are hand painted advertisements for "COAL/ SAWDUST/ WOOD" and "FUEL" in the background.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake Interurban line
- Accession Code
- BV003.24.1
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1939] (date of original)
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Copy print is a digital reproduction of an original photograph
Images
British Columbia Historical News
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58523
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968-1974
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of fourteen issues of "British Columbia Historical News."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968-1974
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Gladys Killip subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS085-033
- Accession Number
- BHS1998-11
- Scope and Content
- File consists of fourteen issues of "British Columbia Historical News."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
British Columbia Institute of Technology campus
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45437
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1964] published February 5, 1964
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 23 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the British Columbia Institute of Technology campus.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1964] published February 5, 1964
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 23 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-332
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the British Columbia Institute of Technology campus.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- King, Basil
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Willingdon Avenue
- Street Address
- 3700 Willingdon Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Brown's guide to British Columbia
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4891
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Textual Record
- Accession Code
- HV975.15.13
- Call Number
- 317.1 BRO
- Author
- Brown, Conway
- Place of Publication
- Ottawa
- Publisher
- Conway Brown
- Publication Date
- 1934
- Physical Description
- 112 p. : ill. (maps) : 17 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Guidebooks
- Canada, Western
- British Columbia
- British Columbia--Maps
- British Columbia--Politics and government
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Elections
- Geographic Features - Districts - Electoral Districts
- Notes
- Includes index.
- "This issue contains federal electoral map of B.C. showing boundaries of new ridings clearly, so that every riding is easily distinguished." -- Cover
Images
Burnaby British Columbia : reference and year book 1931
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4882
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Textual Record
- Accession Code
- HV978.48.11
- Call Number
- 317.133 BUR Copy 1
- Place of Publication
- Vancouver
- Publisher
- Burnaby Broadcast
- Publication Date
- 1931
- Physical Description
- 42 p. : ill. : 31 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Burnaby (B.C.)--Statistics
- Burnaby (B.C.)--History
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Advertising Medium
- Government
- Government - Local Government
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Notes
- Copy 1 of 2
Images
Chance and Challenge - A Concept and Plan for the Development of the Lower Mainland Region of British Columbia
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription31981
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1963
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1963
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 34995
- Accession Number
- 2006-16
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Copy of Official British Columbia Road Maps
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18945
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [193-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
- Physical Description
- 1 map : lithographic print on sheet ; 43 x 56 cm folded to 22 x 11 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of Road maps of British Columbia presented by Union Oil Company of Canada Limited. Includes seventeen maps printed on both sides of sheet. One side of sheet includes ten separate road maps titled "Cariboo"; "Chilcotin Plateau"; "150 Mile House to Prince George"; "Prince George - Burns…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
- Physical Description
- 1 map : lithographic print on sheet ; 43 x 56 cm folded to 22 x 11 cm
- Material Details
- Scale not defined
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of Road maps of British Columbia presented by Union Oil Company of Canada Limited. Includes seventeen maps printed on both sides of sheet. One side of sheet includes ten separate road maps titled "Cariboo"; "Chilcotin Plateau"; "150 Mile House to Prince George"; "Prince George - Burns Lake"; "Burns Lake - Hazelton"; "Similkameen - Nicola"; "Salmon Arm to Revelstoke"; "Ashcroft to Salmon Arm / Kamloops to Vernon"; "Okanagan Valley"; "Boundary District". Other side of sheet includes seven road maps titled "Vancouver Island"; "Vancouver to Yale"' "Fraser Canyon Section Cariboo Road"; "Lytton to 150 Mile House"; "Arrow and Kootenay Lakes"; "The Kootenays"; "Columbia Valley". When folded, cover of maps reads "COPY OF / OFFICIAL / BRITISH COLUMBIA / ROAD-MAPS" / Presented by / UNION OIL / COMPANY / of Canada Ltd."; verso of cover includes advertisement for Union Motor oil "MOTORITE"; inside cover includes advertisement for Union Gasoline with title reading "See Canada's Evergreen Playground".
- Responsibility
- Union Oil Company of Canada Limited
- Accession Code
- HV972.179.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [193-]
- Media Type
- Cartographic Material
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-08-17
- Notes
- Title based on contents of map
Images
Early History of the British Columbia Electric Power System
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65650
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 20, 1936 (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 programme (photocopied)
- Scope and Content
- Item is a photocopy of a booklet entitled "Early History of The British Columbia Electric Power System in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia" an address given by A. Vilstrup, Chief Electrical Engineer, British Columbia Electric Railway Co. Ltd, before the Vancouver Section of the American Insti…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 20, 1936 (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Brian Elder subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 programme (photocopied)
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 42579
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-23
- Scope and Content
- Item is a photocopy of a booklet entitled "Early History of The British Columbia Electric Power System in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia" an address given by A. Vilstrup, Chief Electrical Engineer, British Columbia Electric Railway Co. Ltd, before the Vancouver Section of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Continuation of title: "...in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia"
Flood in British Columbia
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3757
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [193-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold Edward Winch collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 6.8 x 11.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item is a photograph of flooded streets of an unidentified British Columbia town.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold Edward Winch collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 6.8 x 11.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item is a photograph of flooded streets of an unidentified British Columbia town.
- Subjects
- Natural Phenomena - Floods
- Accession Code
- BV013.12.116
- Date
- [193-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photograph is a part of original scrapbook Item BV013.12.11