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Scope and Content: Photograph of a log that has been put on display at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. The log was dated as being 1200-years old and markers were placed on various rings to date the tree and make mention of historical events that took place in those years. The signs read: 770 AD See…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1967

Collection/Fonds: Harold H. Johnston fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 483-062

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No reproduction permitted

Accession Number: 2008-08

Scope and Content: Photograph of a log that has been put on display at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. The log was dated as being 1200-years old and markers were placed on various rings to date the tree and make mention of historical events that took place in those years. The signs read: 770 AD Seed sprouted during life of Charlemagne / 1066 AD Battle of Hastings, Beginning of Norman Rule in England / 1215 AD Magna Carta signed by King John / 1497 AD John Cabot Reached Cape Breton / 1620 AD Pilgrim Fathers Aboard Mayflower Arrive at Cape Cod / 1808 AD Simon Fraser Reached Mouth of Fraser River / 1867 AD Confederation of Canada.

Subjects: Exhibitions; Maunfactured Products - Logs

Names: Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Johnston, Harold H.

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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1796 1st Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37677

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 2.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the back view of 1796 1st Street taken from a distance (later renumbered 7419 1st Street). The house was built before 1918.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 2.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-265

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the back view of 1796 1st Street taken from a distance (later renumbered 7419 1st Street). The house was built before 1918.

Subjects: Buildings - Residential - Houses

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Geographic Access: 1st Street

Street Address: 7149 1st Street

Historic Neighbourhood: East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Second Street Area

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1796 1st Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37678

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the front view of 1796 1st Street (later renumbered 7149 1st Street). The house was built before 1918.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-266

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the front view of 1796 1st Street (later renumbered 7149 1st Street). The house was built before 1918.

Subjects: Buildings - Residential - Houses

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Geographic Access: 1st Street

Street Address: 7149 1st Street

Historic Neighbourhood: East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Second Street Area

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1927 Buick Ambulance

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [after 1927]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a 1927 Buick with a cross sign on top of the windshield and "AMBULANCE" written at the bottom of the windshield and identified as the "third" ambulance (the Wagner family operated this ambulance service as well as Dexter Cabs).

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6.5 cm

Material Details: inscribed in blue ballpoint pen, verso, t., stamped, u.l. "678"

Scope and Content: Photograph of a 1927 Buick with a cross sign on top of the windshield and "AMBULANCE" written at the bottom of the windshield and identified as the "third" ambulance (the Wagner family operated this ambulance service as well as Dexter Cabs).

Subjects: Emergency Services - Ambulance Services

Accession Code: BV992.45.49

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [after 1927]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 01-Jun-09

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on verso of photograph reads: "1927 Buick/ 3rd Ambulance"

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1927 Buick Ambulance, [after 1927] thumbnail

1927 "Durant" Automobile

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37733

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [ca. 1941] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a 1927 "Durant" automobile, parked in front of the home of Annie and Jim Ellis at 2924 Silver Avenue (later renumbered 6113 Silver Avenue). The Ford Motor plant is visible in the background.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [ca. 1941] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-321

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of a 1927 "Durant" automobile, parked in front of the home of Annie and Jim Ellis at 2924 Silver Avenue (later renumbered 6113 Silver Avenue). The Ford Motor plant is visible in the background.

Subjects: Transportation - Automobiles

Names: Ford Motor Company

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Geographic Access: Silver Avenue

Street Address: 6113 Silver Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

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1934 Chevrolet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38063

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [ca. 1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a 1934 Chevrolet parked in the driveway of 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue).

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [ca. 1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-650

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of a 1934 Chevrolet parked in the driveway of 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue).

Subjects: Transportation - Automobiles

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Geographic Access: Antrim Avenue

Street Address: 6957 Antrim Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Windsor Area

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1934 Chevrolet, [ca. 1940] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

1941 International panel truck

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription63956

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1941

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.3 x 8.8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a "new" 1941 International panel truck.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1941

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Bancroft family subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.3 x 8.8 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 507-003

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS2004-06

Scope and Content: Photograph of a "new" 1941 International panel truck.

Subjects: Transportation - Automobiles

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "a new 1941 International panel that is stored here"

Images

1941 International panel truck, 1941 thumbnail

1946 Data from the Burnaby Town Planning Commission

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58085

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1946-1947

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 report

Scope and Content: Item is a report of "1946 Data from the Burnaby Town Planning Commission" compiled by H. Nolan MacPherson. ("MR. B.A. EAGLES" is written on the front cover underneath the title). Affixed to the inside back cover of the report are a series of maps, and loosely contained inside the report are two pap…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1946-1947

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Eagles family subseries

Physical Description: 1 report

Description Level: Item

Record No.: MSS055-036

Accession Number: BHS1991-18

Scope and Content: Item is a report of "1946 Data from the Burnaby Town Planning Commission" compiled by H. Nolan MacPherson. ("MR. B.A. EAGLES" is written on the front cover underneath the title). Affixed to the inside back cover of the report are a series of maps, and loosely contained inside the report are two papers - one is a letter introducing the report and the other is the agenda for the meeting at which the report would be discussed.

Media Type: Textual Record

1946 Data Report (supplement) - Burnaby Town Planning Commission

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription8844

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1946

Collection/Fonds: Planning Department fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: Textual record and cartographic material

Scope and Content: This data report also contains a supplemental folder of maps.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1946

Collection/Fonds: Planning Department fonds

Series: Planning General series

Physical Description: Textual record and cartographic material

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 11805

Accession Number: 2003-17

Scope and Content: This data report also contains a supplemental folder of maps.

Media Type: Textual Record; Cartographic Material

1957 Chevrolet

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1963 and 1969] (date of original), digitally copied 2012

Collection/Fonds: Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Poole's 1957 Chevrolet parked in front of an unidentified building.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1963 and 1969] (date of original), digitally copied 2012

Collection/Fonds: Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds

Series: Burna-Boom Oral History project series

Physical Description: 1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 549-057

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2012-30

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Poole's 1957 Chevrolet parked in front of an unidentified building.

Subjects: Transportation - Automobiles

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

1957 Chevrolet, [between 1963 and 1969] (date of original), digitally copied 2012 thumbnail

2224 Antrim Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38015

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.3 x 3.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.9 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the side of the house at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue).

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.3 x 3.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.9 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-602

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the side of the house at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue).

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Geographic Access: Antrim Avenue

Street Address: 6957 Antrim Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Windsor Area

Images

2224 Antrim Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38016

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.9 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the backyard of 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue). A woman is standing in the yard.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.9 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-603

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the backyard of 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue). A woman is standing in the yard.

Subjects: Buildings - Residential - Houses

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Geographic Access: Antrim Avenue

Street Address: 6957 Antrim Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Windsor Area

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2861 at Drake Street Yard

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [after 1940]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 2861 (built in 1940) at Drake Street Yard in Vancouver.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 2861 (built in 1940) at Drake Street Yard in Vancouver.

Subjects: Transportation - Locomotives; Transportation - Rail

Names: Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Geographic Access: Vancouver

Accession Code: BV985.6114.70

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [after 1940]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2024-03-19

Notes: Title based on part of note written on verso of photograph; Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 2861/ Drake St Yard"; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "068"

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2861 at Drake Street Yard, [after 1940] thumbnail

2924 Silver Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37745

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.6 x 4.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of 2924 Silver Ave (later renumbered 6113 Silver Avenue), taken form across the street.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.6 x 4.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.6 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-333

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of 2924 Silver Ave (later renumbered 6113 Silver Avenue), taken form across the street.

Subjects: Buildings - Residential - Houses

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Geographic Access: Silver Avenue

Street Address: 6113 Silver Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

Images

2924 Silver Avenue, [1941] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

3001 at Edmonton

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1930 and 1949]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive no. 3001 at Edmonton with an engineer inside (at the locomotive's window). The train also bears the name "CHINOOK".

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive no. 3001 at Edmonton with an engineer inside (at the locomotive's window). The train also bears the name "CHINOOK".

Subjects: Transportation - Locomotives; Transportation - Rail

Names: Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Accession Code: BV985.6114.54

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1930 and 1949]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2024-03-19

Notes: Title based on note written on verso of photograph; Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 3001 at Edmonton"; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "41 9"

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3001 at Edmonton, [between 1930 and 1949] thumbnail

3700 Block East Hastings

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97623

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Scope and Content: Photograph of the commercial properties located on the south side of the 3700 block of East Hastings Street. Businesses on the block include the Admiral Decorating Supply and the Trader.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Municipal record subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 366-038

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1998-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of the commercial properties located on the south side of the 3700 block of East Hastings Street. Businesses on the block include the Admiral Decorating Supply and the Trader.