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50 Years of Blacksmithing at BVM

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18879
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
29 Sep. 2022
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (94 min., 55 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 29 fps
Scope and Content
Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar hosted by Burnaby Village Museum Program Education Coordinator Ashley Jones and presented by Museum Interpreter and blacksmiths, Eric Damer ad Lorne Gray. The webinar is titled "50 Years of Blacksmithing at BVM". The webinar is the sixth in …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Burnaby Neighbourhood Speaker Series series
Subseries
Neighbourhood Speaker Series - Fall 2022 subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (94 min., 55 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 29 fps
Material Details
Host: Ashely Jones
Presenters: Eric Damer; Lorne Gray
Videographer: Peter Rogier
Editor of video content footage: Peter Rogier
Date of Presentation: Tuesday, September 29, 2022. 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Number of tracks: 1
Total Length of all tracks: 94 min., 55 sec.
Recording Device: Zoom video communication platform
Original recording of 94 min., 55 sec.was edited to 89 min., 21 sec. for viewing on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar hosted by Burnaby Village Museum Program Education Coordinator Ashley Jones and presented by Museum Interpreter and blacksmiths, Eric Damer ad Lorne Gray. The webinar is titled "50 Years of Blacksmithing at BVM". The webinar is the sixth in a series of six webinars presented in partnership by Burnaby Village Museum and Burnaby Public Library. The live webinar was also made available on the Burnaby Village Museum's facebook page. Community members were invited to participate by bringing questions during the interactive online sessions. The session opens with the host Ashley Jones, providing introductions. Following the introduction, the presentation begins with Eric Damer and Lorne Gray’s slide presentation titled “50 years of Blacksmithing at Burnaby Village Museum”. The presentation is an historical exploration of the blacksmith shop through images and commentary from these two long-standing museum blacksmiths. Eric and Lorne's presentation is organized into themes beginning with “The Age of Nostalgia” where they discuss the implementation of the original Burnaby Village Museum blacksmithing shop and live exhibit with a working blacksmith when the museum opened in November 1971. They comment on the original design of the forge and other components implemented into the design of the blacksmith shop, stereotypes of blacksmiths and various items that were forged on site in the blacksmith shop. “The Age of Accuracy” looks at changes to the Burnaby Village Museum’s programming and exhibits in the 1980s which included focusing more on the history of Burnaby and upgrading some of the components in the blacksmith shop including blowers, tools, forge design and costuming. Eric and Lorne comment on the history of Burnaby blacksmith, Frank Wagner who operated as a blacksmith in Burnaby “Wagner & Son” on Kingsway. Frank was a trained machinist, farrier and an automotive blacksmith who patented and manufactured the “Wagner Triple Spring Bumper”. With this information, the Burnaby Village Museum changed the name of the blacksmith shop to reflect the history of Burnaby blacksmith Frank Wagner. In “The Age of Diversity” Eric and Lorne talk about a shift in the 1990s when the staffing of the blacksmith shop was diversified to include women and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. These changes as well as an increased interest in artistic blacksmithing also lead to updates in Burnaby Village Museum’s blacksmith training procedures and interpretation, increased course offerings in blacksmithing and a renovated blacksmith shop which included new forges and equipment as well as an improved viewing area. Eric and Lorne talk about specifics regarding blacksmithing techniques and equipment and improvements to make this exhibit more accessible. Their presentation is followed by a short video highlighing Burnaby Village Museum interpreters who have worked as blacksmiths at Burnaby Village Museum. Each person shares their own perspectives on their experiences working as a blacksmith and interacting with the public. In the last part of the webinar, Eric and Lorne answer questions from attendees and further reflect and comment on their own experiences working as blacksmiths, various tools and techniques used and blacksmithing course offerings at Burnaby Village Museum.
History
Host biography: Ashley Jones is the Burnaby Village Museum Education Programmer, responsible for the development and administration of school and public programs at BVM. She has a Master of Arts degree in History and is passionate about creating hands-on programming that promotes historical and environmental literacy. Presenters biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history. Lorne Gray has a BA with a major in the History of Science and Technology. He took up blacksmithing as a hobby when he was promoted to middle management and had to start hitting things. He was hired by Burnaby Village Museum as a blacksmith to fill in during the Christmas season of 2001. He has attended several blacksmithing conferences and taken classes with both an artist blacksmith and a journeyman blacksmith. On the weekends, you’ll find him teaching many of the museum’s public blacksmithing courses. He also has a steam ticket that permits him to run the museum’s steam boiler and stationery steam engines.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Occupations - Blacksmiths
Names
Wagner, Frank
Burnaby Village Museum
Damer, Eric
Gray, Lorne
Responsibility
Jones, Ashley
Accession Code
BV022.27.6
Date
29 Sep. 2022
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
Video

50 Years of Blacksmithing at BVM, 29 Sep. 2022

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530th Duke of Connaught High School Cadet Corps

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66267
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1915
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of eight boys, dressed in uniform, posing with rifles at an unknown location. The group has been identified as the 530th Duke of Connaught High School Cadet Corps.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1915
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-979
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of eight boys, dressed in uniform, posing with rifles at an unknown location. The group has been identified as the 530th Duke of Connaught High School Cadet Corps.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Armament - Firearms
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

530th Duke of Connaught High School Cadet Corps

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66269
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1915
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of eight boys, dressed in uniform, posing with rifles. The group has been identified as the 530th Duke of Connaught High School Cadet Corps.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1915
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-981
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of eight boys, dressed in uniform, posing with rifles. The group has been identified as the 530th Duke of Connaught High School Cadet Corps.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Armament - Firearms
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

530th Duke of Connaught High School Cadet Corps at boathouse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66268
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1915
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of seven boys, dressed in uniform, posing in front of a boathouse beside a lake. The group has been identified as the 530th Duke of Connaught High School Cadet Corps.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1915
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-980
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of seven boys, dressed in uniform, posing in front of a boathouse beside a lake. The group has been identified as the 530th Duke of Connaught High School Cadet Corps.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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3900 Block Union Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38185
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1912 and 1915] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Spraggon family home and another house on the 3900 block of Union Street (formerly named Barnard Street). There is a child at play in the snow in the foreground.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1912 and 1915] (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 ; 4.4 x 3.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-772
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Spraggon family home and another house on the 3900 block of Union Street (formerly named Barnard Street). There is a child at play in the snow in the foreground.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
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
Union Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
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3955 Moscrop Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98654
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2021
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of a house located at 3955 Moscrop Street. The house was constructed in 1954. The photograph depicts the house at night, with the house's porch light on, and a car is in the driveway in front of the house.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2021
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of a house located at 3955 Moscrop Street. The house was constructed in 1954. The photograph depicts the house at night, with the house's porch light on, and a car is in the driveway in front of the house.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Buildings - Residential
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/02/24/moscrop-house/
Geographic Access
Moscrop Street
Street Address
3955 Moscrop Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cascade-Schou Area
Images
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5130 Irving Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98671
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front steps and the entrance of a three-storey apartment building located at 5130 Irving Street. The photograph depicts the building at night, with the lobby and some of the apartments' windows illuminated from inside. The building was constructed in 1971.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-018
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front steps and the entrance of a three-storey apartment building located at 5130 Irving Street. The photograph depicts the building at night, with the lobby and some of the apartments' windows illuminated from inside. The building was constructed in 1971.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/05/04/e-just-e/
Geographic Access
Irving Street
Street Address
5130 Irving Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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5130 Irving Street lobby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98672
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the entrance of an apartment building located at 5130 Irving Street. The building was constructed in 1971. The photograph depicts the entrance and the lobby from the exterior at night. The lobby is illuminated and a crest featuring an "E" is on the entrance window.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-019
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the entrance of an apartment building located at 5130 Irving Street. The building was constructed in 1971. The photograph depicts the entrance and the lobby from the exterior at night. The lobby is illuminated and a crest featuring an "E" is on the entrance window.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/05/04/e-just-e/
Geographic Access
Irving Street
Street Address
5130 Irving Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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5990 Irmin Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98685
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a multi-storey house located at 5990 Irmin Street. The photograph depicts of the exterior of the house at dusk; a light is on in one of the house's rooms and a vehicle is parked in the house's driveway next to a portable garage. A "For Sale" sign on the edge of the property reads: "Fu…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-032
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of a multi-storey house located at 5990 Irmin Street. The photograph depicts of the exterior of the house at dusk; a light is on in one of the house's rooms and a vehicle is parked in the house's driveway next to a portable garage. A "For Sale" sign on the edge of the property reads: "Future Development Land." Another house is visible in the background. The house was constructed in 1923 and is nearby to 7530 Buller Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Transportation - Automobiles
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/06/30/william-esther-burdick-residence/
Geographic Access
Irmin Street
Street Address
5990 Irmin Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
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6280 Marlborough Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98673
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front steps and entry to a three-storey apartment building, located at 6280 Marlborough Avenue. The photograph depicts the building at night and shows the brick building's details, including its lion statues and busts along the stair railings and the curved arches in front of the …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front steps and entry to a three-storey apartment building, located at 6280 Marlborough Avenue. The photograph depicts the building at night and shows the brick building's details, including its lion statues and busts along the stair railings and the curved arches in front of the front windows and door. The building was constructed in 1973.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/05/12/marlborough-ave/
Geographic Access
Marlborough Avenue
Street Address
6280 Marlborough Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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6410 Denbigh Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98667
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of a single-storey house located at 6410 Denbigh Avenue, taken from across the street at dusk. The house was constructed in 1949. Lights illuminate the front porch and the interior of one of the house's windows and there is a small amount of snow on the lawn in front of t…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of a single-storey house located at 6410 Denbigh Avenue, taken from across the street at dusk. The house was constructed in 1949. Lights illuminate the front porch and the interior of one of the house's windows and there is a small amount of snow on the lawn in front of the house.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/05/15/denbigh-ave/
Geographic Access
Denbigh Avenue
Street Address
6410 Denbigh Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
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6508 Silver Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98678
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the corner and side of the exterior of a concrete low-rise apartment building located at 6508 Silver Avenue. The photograph depicts the building at dusk. Some of the apartment windows are lit up from inside, and plant pots are lined up along the third-floor balcony. A chain link fence…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-025
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the corner and side of the exterior of a concrete low-rise apartment building located at 6508 Silver Avenue. The photograph depicts the building at dusk. Some of the apartment windows are lit up from inside, and plant pots are lined up along the third-floor balcony. A chain link fence surrounds the backyard. The building was constructed in 1966.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/06/30/brutalist/
Geographic Access
Silver Avenue
Street Address
6508 Silver Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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6615 Telford Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98674
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the entrance, including the front steps and ramp, to a low-rise apartment building located at 6615 Telford Avenue. The building was constructed in 1964. The photograph depicts the building at night, and trees and bushes partially obscure the entrance. The building's lobby is illuminat…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-021
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the entrance, including the front steps and ramp, to a low-rise apartment building located at 6615 Telford Avenue. The building was constructed in 1964. The photograph depicts the building at night, and trees and bushes partially obscure the entrance. The building's lobby is illuminated and the apartments' mailboxes are visible through the window.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/06/09/martello-group/
Geographic Access
Telford Avenue
Street Address
6615 Telford Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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6692 Dow Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98662
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of a two-storey apartment building located at 6692 Dow Avenue. The photograph depicts the building from across the street at night; the lobby and some of the apartment windows are lit up, with a bunch of balloons in one window, and a car is parked on the street in front o…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of a two-storey apartment building located at 6692 Dow Avenue. The photograph depicts the building from across the street at night; the lobby and some of the apartment windows are lit up, with a bunch of balloons in one window, and a car is parked on the street in front of the building. The building was constructed in 1959.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Buildings - Residential
Transportation - Automobiles
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/03/01/dow-ave/
Geographic Access
Dow Avenue
Street Address
6692 Dow Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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6700 Dow Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98663
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the entrance to an apartment building located at 6700 Dow Avenue. The photograph depicts the building at night; the lobby and stairs are illuminated by exterior and interior lights. The building was constructed in 1968.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the entrance to an apartment building located at 6700 Dow Avenue. The photograph depicts the building at night; the lobby and stairs are illuminated by exterior and interior lights. The building was constructed in 1968.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Buildings - Residential
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/03/29/no-pes/
Geographic Access
Dow Avenue
Street Address
6700 Dow Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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7530 Buller Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98686
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of a two-storey house located at 7530 Buller Avenue. The photograph depicts the house at dusk; the house stands behind a wooden fence and is surrounded by trees. The house was constructed in 1924 and was formerly known as "Ryverbrae," the William & Esther Burdick Residenc…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-033
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of a two-storey house located at 7530 Buller Avenue. The photograph depicts the house at dusk; the house stands behind a wooden fence and is surrounded by trees. The house was constructed in 1924 and was formerly known as "Ryverbrae," the William & Esther Burdick Residence.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Buildings - Heritage
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/06/30/william-esther-burdick-residence/
Geographic Access
Buller Avenue
Street Address
7530 Buller Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
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A. D. B. on top of Burnaby Mountain

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66270
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a young man sitting on stone in front of a few fallen trees and brush. A label accompanying the photograph reads: ADB - Top of Burnaby Mtn. - 1914.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-982
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a young man sitting on stone in front of a few fallen trees and brush. A label accompanying the photograph reads: ADB - Top of Burnaby Mtn. - 1914.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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A Family Farm

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14268
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (00:13:57 min)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of part one in a series of three “Back to the Roots” podcasts about the history of Chinese-Canadian farming in Burnaby and the lower mainland. Part one is titled “A Family Farm”. The podcasts were created by students Rose Wu and Wei Yan Yeong from the Faculty of Land an…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
UBC Partnership series
Subseries
Back to the Roots Podcast series - 2020 subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (00:13:57 min)
Material Details
Podcasts hosts: Rose Wu; Wei Yan Yeong Persons from recorded extracts: Denise Fong; Josephine Chow Music: prod. riddiman Podcast Date: October 2020 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all tracks: 00:13:57 min Photograph info: Store front of Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co in Victoria, B.C., 1975. BV017.7.191
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of part one in a series of three “Back to the Roots” podcasts about the history of Chinese-Canadian farming in Burnaby and the lower mainland. Part one is titled “A Family Farm”. The podcasts were created by students Rose Wu and Wei Yan Yeong from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia Faculty and while student interns at Burnaby Village Museum. In this series the students connect their knowledge of food systems to their shared Chinese heritage in order to discover how Chinese Canadian history is rooted in their local food systems. 00:00-02:21 The podcast opens with Wei Yan Yeong and Rose Wu introducing themselves and their topic- the Chinese Canadian experience in Burnaby and the people who have made important contributions to the city’s development. “A Family Farm” talks about Chinese-owned businesses which are family run. “The family-oriented nature of Chinese-owned businesses also extend to many of the early (and current) Chinese-owned farms in the Burnaby Big Bend area. When Chinese men first began farming in BC in the 1860s, a lot of them worked as labourers because they weren’t allowed to own land. After World War II many of these farmers were allowed to purchase lots, thanks to the Veterans Land Grant. These grants allowed returning veterans to purchase small parcels of land with government loans. Eventually, these men would start families on the farm, and many Chinese-owned farms became family-operated businesses where every member, male, female, child, and extended relatives were enlisted to work the grounds. And it was hard work, often from dawn to dusk, 6-7 days a week.” 02:23 – 07:50 This portion includes excerpts from Oral History interview with Josephine Chow (nee Hong) of Hop On Farms in the Burnaby Big Bend area. The interview was conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong. Josephine recalls growing up on the family farm with her six siblings. She tells of how the family pulled together money to purchase twelve acres along Marine Drive in 1951, her family’s background, daily life on the farm , responsibilities on the farm for her and her siblings and of how her mother had to balance working on the farm and providing for a family of ten to twelve people. 07:51 – 08:10 In this portion, hosts comment and reflect on their own experiences. “While it’s likely that a lot of this was done out of necessity and not being able to afford additional paid labourers, having grown up in Chinese households ourselves, we can definitely understand the rationale for these family-operated businesses and how it connects back to the Chinese understanding of family and kinship.” 08:11 – 09:06 In this portion, Rose and Wei provide information on the roots of the Chinese character for family “jia” in mandarin or “gah” in Cantonese. They explain that the term family is composed of two parts: the upper element is like a roof, symbolizing shelter, and the bottom part represents a pig which symbolizes food, whereby the Chinese character for family represents that of a farm. They provide a quote from the writings of Francois de Martin-Donos “In ancient China, the farm is an enterprise, a shelter that insures one food and work. The farm is a place to rely on, but in return, needs to be maintained, including a set of responsibilities. In other words, “family” is the insurance of a stable life.” 09:07 – 10:27 In this portion, the hosts speak about how traditional Chinese thought is heavily influenced by the teachings of Confucius and Confucius philosophy. They explain how Confucius emphasized five sets of human relationships that form the basis for society: ruler and minister, husband and wife, parents and child, sibling and sibling, friend and friend. Of these five, three are familial relationships also known as Filial piety – the respect and care for one’s familial superiors (such as parents, elders, and ancestors). They speak of how this is one of Confucianism’s main teachings and in this respect caring for family members is seen as a moral obligation. In China housing arrangements are in the form of siheyuan”s — a type of residence that featured a courtyard surrounded on all four sides with buildings. These traditionally housed one large extended family if they were wealthy enough. 10:28 – 13:08 In this portion, hosts provide further information on Josephine Chow’s family experience working and living on the “Hop On” family farm through the decades. An excerpt from the interview with Josephine Chow conducted by Denise Fong is included. In this excerpt, Josephine reflects on her past experiences on the farm and her present day experiences of her siblings running the farm. 13:09 -13:56 Final summary, credits and acknowledgements.
History
Podcast hosts, Rose Wu and Wei Yan Yeong are University of British Columbia students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and student interns at Burnaby Village Museum.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Agriculture - Farms
Agriculture
Gardens - Market Gardens
Social Issues - Discrimination
Social Issues - Racism
Names
Fong, Denise
Responsibility
Wu, Rose
Yeong, Wei Yan
Geographic Access
Marine Drive
Accession Code
BV020.28.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
2020
Media Type
Sound Recording
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
Related Material
BV020.28.4; BV020.28.5
Notes
Title based contents of sound recording
See also Interview with Josephine Chow by Denise Fong February 7, 2020 - BV020.6.1
Compilation of Research Resources used by authors Rose Wu and Wei Yan Yeong include:
Why is family important in China? https://medium.com/@francois_dmd/why-is-family-so-important-in-china-1617b13a67
Burnaby Village Museum - Interview with Josephine Chow by Denise Fong Feb. 7, 2020. BV020.6.1 https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumsoundrecording12337
Covered Roots: The History of Vancouver's Chinese Farms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4WHS2Uf3JU
Burnaby Village Museum Shares Chinese-Canadian Farming History This Summer https://westcoastfood.ca/burnaby-village-museum-shares-chinese-canadian-farming-history-this-summer/
Chinese Market Gardeners in the City of Burnaby BC Continue to Practice Urban Agriculture https://cityfarmer.info/chinese-market-gardeners-in-the-city-of-burnaby-bc-continue-to-practice-urban-agriculture/
Chinese Market Gardening in BC https://www.bcfoodhistory.ca/chinese-market-gardening-bc/
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Agreement for sale between Siefred, Arthur, Caroline, Stanley and Wilma Young and Robert Love re portion of Block 32 in District Lot 28

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18787
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
17 Jun. 1911
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
7 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of articles of agreement of sale between Siegfred A. Young, Arthur B. Young, Caroline Ogilvie, Stanley P. young, Wilma C. Young and Robert Love for Parcel six (6) of subdivision of Blocks thirty-one (31) and thirty-two (32), in the middle portion of block thirty-two of District Lot tw…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Series
Love and Leonard land records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
7 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of articles of agreement of sale between Siegfred A. Young, Arthur B. Young, Caroline Ogilvie, Stanley P. young, Wilma C. Young and Robert Love for Parcel six (6) of subdivision of Blocks thirty-one (31) and thirty-two (32), in the middle portion of block thirty-two of District Lot twenty-eight (28), Group One of New Westminster District.
Accession Code
BV992.26.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
17 Jun. 1911
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
document dated June 17, 1912; "ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT", between Siegfred A. Young and Arthur B. Young of Hamburg, Arizona, Caroline C. Ogilvie of Vancouver, Stanley P. Young of Vancouver, and Wilma C. Young of Eugene, Oregon, all heirs of Benjamin Young, deceased, and Robert Love; for land, Parcel 6 of a subdivision of Blocks 31 and 32, being a strip of land 38 6/10 feet wide and 143 3/10 feet deep, in the middle portion of Block 32, District Lot 28 North, Group One, New Westminster District; for $650, to be paid in four instalments with interest at 7%; six buff legal-sized pages, typewritten, purple carbon copy; in grey cardboard cover fastened with two asterisk-shaped brads; last page has signatures of Robert Love and five signatures of W.P. Ogilvie, the attorney-in-fact of the sellers (Caroline's husband), also Laura E. Munro, witness, and Geo. S. Vickers, witness; six red seals; folded twice; when folded, cover shows handwritten "June 17 - 1912" "Siegfred A. Young et al to Robert Love" "Agreement for Sale";
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Agreement for sale of land - Jesse Love and Duncan McLennan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10073
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Aug. 3, 1911
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records, folded
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Land Sale Agreement of Block "B" of District Lot 25, between Jesse Love and Duncan G. McLennan (Trustee).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Series
Love and Leonard land records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records, folded
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Land Sale Agreement of Block "B" of District Lot 25, between Jesse Love and Duncan G. McLennan (Trustee).
History
See extensive history of Love Family and Love farmhouse located at Burnaby Village Museum.
Accession Code
BV012.31.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Aug. 3, 1911
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on content of file
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Albert and Annie Armitage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35774
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910 (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 Albert and Annie Armitage in front of their family home on Randolph Avenue. It was built in 1910 while the family lived in two tents on the property. Their youngest daughter, Edna, was two years old at the time.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-632
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albert and Annie Armitage in front of their family home on Randolph Avenue. It was built in 1910 while the family lived in two tents on the property. Their youngest daughter, Edna, was two years old at the time.
Names
Armitage, Albert
Armitage, Annie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Randolph Avenue
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Albert Vincent Lindburg

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37209
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 22, 1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : albumen ; 10.5 x 7.5 cm (oval), mounted on board 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albert Vincent Lindburg, born March 26, 1913. He is 4 months and 27 days old in this photograph.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 22, 1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Andrew Johnson subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : albumen ; 10.5 x 7.5 cm (oval), mounted on board 18 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
335-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1997-16
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albert Vincent Lindburg, born March 26, 1913. He is 4 months and 27 days old in this photograph.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
Names
Lindburg, Albert Vincent
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's emblem on recto of mount reads: "Tennyson/ LITCHFIELD, / ILL."
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Alexander E. E. "Bill" Vidal

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82417
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1907 and 1913]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a boy identified as Alexander E. E. "Bill" Vidal standing on a beach.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1907 and 1913]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 11 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-039
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a boy identified as Alexander E. E. "Bill" Vidal standing on a beach.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Beaches
Names
Vidal, Alexander E. E. "Bill"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph and contents of photograph
Note in pencil on album page photograph reads: "Alexander Vidal"
Note in black pen on verso reads: "Uncle Bill"
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Alexander Morrison

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18533
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[191-] date of original, copied [198-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 12 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of portrait of Alexander Morrison taken from Volume III of "British Columbia from the Earliest Times to the Present" by Howay and Schofield that was published in 1914. An enlarged photograph originating from this negative was printed and displayed inside a frame on the wall inside the R…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Royal Bank exhibit series
Subseries
Royal Bank exhibit photographs subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 12 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of portrait of Alexander Morrison taken from Volume III of "British Columbia from the Earliest Times to the Present" by Howay and Schofield that was published in 1914. An enlarged photograph originating from this negative was printed and displayed inside a frame on the wall inside the Royal Bank building inside Burnaby Village Museum. According to biographical information in this volume, Alexander Morrison was a founder and successful businessman with Armstrong, Morrison & Company Limited who first operated a machine shop and pipe manufacturing plant responsible in the production of pipes for water mains in Vancouver and New Westminsterf as well as railroad trestles of the Canadian Pacific Railway and mining machinery. In 1901, they sold the plant and started a street building and paving business in Vancouver and were later successful in bridge construction throughout the province including the Granville Street and Main Street bridges in Vancouver along with railway bridges across the Thompson and Fraser Rivers. Morrison was also a director in the Clayburn Company, the Vancouver Granite Company and the Keremeos Land Company and a member of the Vancouver Board of Trade.
Names
Morrison, Alexander
Accession Code
BV022.1.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[191-] date of original, copied [198-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
1200
Scan Date
2022-04-11
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Enlarged print of photograph is hanging inside frame accessioned BV985.121.2a
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Alfred and Emma Jean Armitage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35471
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1915 (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 Emma Jane Armitage (nee Hubbard), and husband Alfred E. Armitage, who settled in Burnaby in 1913 and built at 3913 Portland Street, in the Alta Vista area of Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1915 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-329
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Emma Jane Armitage (nee Hubbard), and husband Alfred E. Armitage, who settled in Burnaby in 1913 and built at 3913 Portland Street, in the Alta Vista area of Burnaby.
Names
Armitage, Alfred E.
Armitage, Emma Jane Hubbard
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory251
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1865-1919
Length
0:10:18
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's essay entitled Stump Rangers, a listing of early settlers that includes addresses and short descriptions, essays on Confederation Park, land clearing and on Burnaby's first Council meeting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's essay entitled Stump Rangers, a listing of early settlers that includes addresses and short descriptions, essays on Confederation Park, land clearing and on Burnaby's first Council meeting.
Date Range
1865-1919
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:10:18
Subjects
Geographic Features - Parks
Officials - Aldermen and Councillors
Land Clearing
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory252
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1955
Length
0:06:06
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's memories of constructing a mill for Simpson & Giberson and of working on homes for himself, Angus McLean and Percy Little in the Lochdale area. He discusses the strike at Barnet mill and reads an essay written by Grace E. Carpenter. Land clear…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's memories of constructing a mill for Simpson & Giberson and of working on homes for himself, Angus McLean and Percy Little in the Lochdale area. He discusses the strike at Barnet mill and reads an essay written by Grace E. Carpenter. Land clearing is described in detail. Alfred also relates a story from 1920 involving early settlers E. Powell and J. Amos.
Date Range
1919-1955
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:06:06
Subjects
Land Clearing
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory253
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1903-1940
Length
0:09:46
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's descriptions of road construction in Burnaby, including the names of the settlers and logging companies involved in their construction. Alfred discusses the changes that took place during World War I, along with municipal Relief work that he t…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's descriptions of road construction in Burnaby, including the names of the settlers and logging companies involved in their construction. Alfred discusses the changes that took place during World War I, along with municipal Relief work that he took part in at Burnaby Mountain. Alfred also discusses early schools and mentions his wife, Ada Bingham.
Date Range
1903-1940
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:09:46
Subjects
Construction - Road Construction
Land Clearing
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 4

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1892-1955
Length
0:07:38
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's reading of an essay written by Captain Thomas S. Guns describing the Lozells district, as well as quoting single sentences of various other writers on the topic of Deer Lake and the Burnaby Lake District. Alfred mentions the first schools of B…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's reading of an essay written by Captain Thomas S. Guns describing the Lozells district, as well as quoting single sentences of various other writers on the topic of Deer Lake and the Burnaby Lake District. Alfred mentions the first schools of Burnaby Lake and the "pleasure walk" along Douglas Road, from Vancouver to New Westminster.
Date Range
1892-1955
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:07:38
Historic Neighbourhood
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 5

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory255
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:09:44
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's personal memories of first coming to Burnaby in 1919 and the work that the early settlers did for Burnaby, including a mention of woman's backbreaking labour. Alfred describes Burnaby as being organized around the two villages of Edmonds and V…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's personal memories of first coming to Burnaby in 1919 and the work that the early settlers did for Burnaby, including a mention of woman's backbreaking labour. Alfred describes Burnaby as being organized around the two villages of Edmonds and Vancouver Heights. He discusses the Army of the Common Good and the Credit Union movement of British Columbia.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:09:44
Subjects
Protests and Demonstrations
Organizations
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 6

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory256
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:09:06
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's description of Commissioner Fraser taking power in Burnaby. Alfred mentions the Burnaby Housing Committee and the Willingdon Heights Subdivision before beginning reading his series of short stories. He reads "I ARRIVE IN BURNABY AND WE BUILD A…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's description of Commissioner Fraser taking power in Burnaby. Alfred mentions the Burnaby Housing Committee and the Willingdon Heights Subdivision before beginning reading his series of short stories. He reads "I ARRIVE IN BURNABY AND WE BUILD A SHINGLE MILL/ 1919/ Burnaby Lake" as well as "WE BUILD A HOME AND DIG A WELL. 1920", both written in 1963.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:09:06
Subjects
Organizations
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 7

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory257
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:09:44
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads "WHAT THE LOCHDALE DISTRICT LOOKED LIKE IN 1919-20-21-22" and "1st and SECOND SETTLERS IN THE LOCHDALE DISTRICT" both written in 1963.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads "WHAT THE LOCHDALE DISTRICT LOOKED LIKE IN 1919-20-21-22" and "1st and SECOND SETTLERS IN THE LOCHDALE DISTRICT" both written in 1963.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:09:44
Subjects
Land Clearing
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 8

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory258
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1892-1963
Length
0:07:05
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "THE RUM RUNNERS AND BOOTLEG WHISKY IN BURNABY" and "BURNABY. NORTH. SOUTH. EAST? AND WEST 1892---1943" both written in 1963.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "THE RUM RUNNERS AND BOOTLEG WHISKY IN BURNABY" and "BURNABY. NORTH. SOUTH. EAST? AND WEST 1892---1943" both written in 1963.
Date Range
1892-1963
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:07:05
Names
Hawthorn, Mary
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 9

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory259
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:07:31
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "The ICE AGE and other observations before Burnaby", "The Coming of the Great Trees in Burnaby", "AND THEN MODERN CIVILIZATION STRUCK BURNABY" each written in March of 1962.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "The ICE AGE and other observations before Burnaby", "The Coming of the Great Trees in Burnaby", "AND THEN MODERN CIVILIZATION STRUCK BURNABY" each written in March of 1962.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:07:31
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 10

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory260
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:06:51
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "OUR HOUSE BURNS DOWN. 1922. Sherlock and Kitchener." that he wrote in 1963. Alfred reads "The Story of the Burnaby Giants of long ago" written by Eloise Street, published in the I…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "OUR HOUSE BURNS DOWN. 1922. Sherlock and Kitchener." that he wrote in 1963. Alfred reads "The Story of the Burnaby Giants of long ago" written by Eloise Street, published in the Indian Time Magazine March, 1954.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:06:51
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Alfred Henry England

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription12233
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1915] (date of original) , copied 2020
Collection/Fonds
Mary England fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alfred Henry England (husband of Mary England) walking home from work. He is walking along a boardwalk on Royal Oak Avenue in Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Mary England fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alfred Henry England (husband of Mary England) walking home from work. He is walking along a boardwalk on Royal Oak Avenue in Burnaby.
Names
England, Alfred Henry
Geographic Access
Royal Oak Avenue
Accession Code
BV020.9.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1915] (date of original) , copied 2020
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
12-Feb-20
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Alice Grant at Roberts Creek

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36882
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[191-?] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alice Grant sitting on a log at Roberts Creek writing or drawing.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[191-?] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-340
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alice Grant sitting on a log at Roberts Creek writing or drawing.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Creeks
Names
Grant, Alice Taylor
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Alice in Wonderland party

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38887
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 9.7 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of children enjoying an Alice in Wonderland party held as part of the St. Alban's Strawberry Social, 1912. The children are playing a game on the lawn at the Hart House, the estate belonging to Frederick J. Hart in the Burnaby Lake area.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 9.7 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-206
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of children enjoying an Alice in Wonderland party held as part of the St. Alban's Strawberry Social, 1912. The children are playing a game on the lawn at the Hart House, the estate belonging to Frederick J. Hart in the Burnaby Lake area.
Subjects
Clothing - Costumes
Events - Parties
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6664 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Alice Travers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39172
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1915]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 2 x 2 cm cut to size on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alice Travers, seated. The photograph has been cut to shape around her outline and pasted on an album page with similar pictures collectively titled "Heads and Tales."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1915]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 2 x 2 cm cut to size on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-491
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alice Travers, seated. The photograph has been cut to shape around her outline and pasted on an album page with similar pictures collectively titled "Heads and Tales."
Names
Travers, Alice
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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All Saints Anglican Church and Parish Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3032
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[191-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.8 x 13.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of two buildings identified as All Saints Anglican Church and Parish Hall. There are two men in work clothes (cover-alls) standing in between the two buildings. There is a ladder going up to the roof of one building.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.8 x 13.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of two buildings identified as All Saints Anglican Church and Parish Hall. There are two men in work clothes (cover-alls) standing in between the two buildings. There is a ladder going up to the roof of one building.
Subjects
Buildings - Religious - Churches
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
All Saints Anglican Church
Geographic Access
Royal Oak Avenue
Street Address
7405 Royal Oak Avenue
Accession Code
HV980.12.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[191-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-09-12
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

All Saints Church

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription11924
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[ca.1910]
Collection/Fonds
Ronald G. Scobbie collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 plan : black ink and watercol. on paper ; 30.45 x 30.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of building insurance plan of "All Saints Church / Lot "A" BK 29 DL 98 GP1 N.W.D.". Watling Street is idenfied to the north of the church building and Royal Oak Avenue to the west.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Ronald G. Scobbie collection
Series
School and church plans series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 plan : black ink and watercol. on paper ; 30.45 x 30.5 cm
Material Details
Scale 1 inch = 20 feet
Scope and Content
Item consists of building insurance plan of "All Saints Church / Lot "A" BK 29 DL 98 GP1 N.W.D.". Watling Street is idenfied to the north of the church building and Royal Oak Avenue to the west.
Creator
Burnett & McGugan, Engineers and Surveyors
Subjects
Buildings - Religious - Churches
Names
All Saints Anglican Church
Accession Code
BV003.83.46
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[ca.1910]
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
15-Jan-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Transcribed title
Note in pencil on verso reads: ""All Saints Church / Lot "A" BK 29 DL 98 / Scale 1 inch = 20 feet"
Note in balck in on verso reads: "3704"
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A. MacKenzie and Company Jubilee Store

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36144
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior side view of A. MacKenzie & Co / Jubilee Store. There are two men in suits standing beside a wagon, one with his hands on his hips, surveying a pile of bundles of wood that look like they have just fallen from the wagoon into the snow. A child stands at the front door of…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
228-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior side view of A. MacKenzie & Co / Jubilee Store. There are two men in suits standing beside a wagon, one with his hands on his hips, surveying a pile of bundles of wood that look like they have just fallen from the wagoon into the snow. A child stands at the front door of the shop, also looking at the bundles. The store was owned by Alexander MacKenzie, (1870-1949) who arrived in Vancouver in 1907. This store later became the Matheson and Sons Market.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - General Stores
Transportation - Wagons
Names
A. MacKenzie and Company Jubilee Store
Matheson and Sons Market
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Nelson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
Less detail

Among the ferns

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65981
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1910 and 1914]
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 15.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified woman in a white lace dress, standing in a fern-filled forested area. This is believed to have been taken on the Field family property at Capitol Hill.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1910 and 1914]
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 15.5 x 11 cm
Material Details
Emulsion measures 15.5 x 11 cm on the glass; entire glass plate measures 16 x 12 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
487-047
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2008-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified woman in a white lace dress, standing in a fern-filled forested area. This is believed to have been taken on the Field family property at Capitol Hill.
Subjects
Plants
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Phillips, James William "Jim"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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Amy and Jack as newlyweds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35837
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 1911 (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 newlyweds, Emily Brew "Amy" (Phillips) and John William "Jack" Holmes moving into the Phillips' home at 200 Ellesmere Avenue, Capitol Hill.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 1911 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-696
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of newlyweds, Emily Brew "Amy" (Phillips) and John William "Jack" Holmes moving into the Phillips' home at 200 Ellesmere Avenue, Capitol Hill.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Holmes, John William "Jack"
Holmes, Emily Brew "Amy" Phillips
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Phillips, James William "Jim"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Ellesmere Avenue
Street Address
200 Ellesmere Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
Less detail

Amy Phillips

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57719
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914]
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 15.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Emily Brew "Amy" Phillips (later Holmes) standing at the doorway of her house with its garden of foxgloves at 100 Ellesmere Avenue, Capitol Hill. Amy became the wife of Jack Holmes and moved into this house, which was built by her father William James Phillips and her two brothers, Ja…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914]
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 15.5 x 11 cm
Material Details
Emulsion measures 15.5 x 11 cm on the glass; entire glass plate measures 16 x 12 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
487-023
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2008-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of Emily Brew "Amy" Phillips (later Holmes) standing at the doorway of her house with its garden of foxgloves at 100 Ellesmere Avenue, Capitol Hill. Amy became the wife of Jack Holmes and moved into this house, which was built by her father William James Phillips and her two brothers, James William Phillips (photographer), and George Phillips.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Plants - Flowers
Names
Holmes, Emily Brew "Amy" Phillips
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Phillips, James William "Jim"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Ellesmere Avenue
Street Address
100 Ellesmere Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
Less detail

Amy Phillips

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65968
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1915]
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 15.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Emily Brew "Amy" Phillips (later Holmes). She is leaning against a large tree, holding on to a branch above her head with her right hand. She is wearing a large hat, lace blouse and long dark skirt.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1915]
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 15.5 x 11 cm
Material Details
Emulsion measures 15.5 x 11 cm on the glass; entire glass plate measures 16 x 12 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
487-044
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2008-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of Emily Brew "Amy" Phillips (later Holmes). She is leaning against a large tree, holding on to a branch above her head with her right hand. She is wearing a large hat, lace blouse and long dark skirt.
Names
Holmes, Emily Brew "Amy" Phillips
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Phillips, James William "Jim"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Anderson and Phillips Builders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57728
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1910 and 1914]
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a newly constructed house with land clearing debris and labourers working in the yard. A sign on the house reads; "Anderson and Phillips Builders", although the location and the specific individuals are unidentified (items no. 487-022 and 487-032 depict this house completed).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1910 and 1914]
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
Material Details
Emulsion measures 11 x 15.5 cm on the glass; entire glass plate measures 12 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
487-029
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2008-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a newly constructed house with land clearing debris and labourers working in the yard. A sign on the house reads; "Anderson and Phillips Builders", although the location and the specific individuals are unidentified (items no. 487-022 and 487-032 depict this house completed).
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Construction
Land Clearing
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Anderson and Phillips Builders
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Phillips, James William "Jim"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Andrew Johnson house and family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37198
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm, mounted on board 21.5 x 27 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Andrew M. Johnson, his wife Margaret and their child Andrew Sloane Johnson holding on to their dog, in a chauffeured car, parked in front of their house.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Andrew Johnson subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm, mounted on board 21.5 x 27 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
335-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1997-16
Scope and Content
Photograph of Andrew M. Johnson, his wife Margaret and their child Andrew Sloane Johnson holding on to their dog, in a chauffeured car, parked in front of their house.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Animals - Dogs
Names
Johnson, Andrew Martin "Andy"
Johnson, Andrew Sloane
Johnson, Margaret Sloane
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
5152 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

Andrew Johnson house and surrounding property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1189
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w panorama ; 13.5 x 34.5 cm mounted on mattboard 20 x 38 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Andrew M. Johnson house "Glenedward" and surrounding property at Kingsway and Royal Oak Avenue. Andrew Johnson built the house around 1911, then occupied the residence until his death in 1934. His wife sold the property in 1943, after which, the place operated as a funeral home un…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w panorama ; 13.5 x 34.5 cm mounted on mattboard 20 x 38 cm
Material Details
Panorama was created by printing two negatives and joining them together
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Andrew M. Johnson house "Glenedward" and surrounding property at Kingsway and Royal Oak Avenue. Andrew Johnson built the house around 1911, then occupied the residence until his death in 1934. His wife sold the property in 1943, after which, the place operated as a funeral home until 1980 or 1981. The building was then purchased by Wales McLelland development company, then went through a series of restaurant owners' hands.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Roads
Buildings - Heritage
Names
Johnson, Andrew Martin "Andy"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Royal Oak Avenue
Street Address
5152 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV994.15.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1913]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-04-23
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Andrew Sloane Johnson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36317
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : hand col. ; 50 x 40 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Andrew Sloane Johnson as a child, in a military costume. He is wearing a white hat with a metal tip, a dark jacket with brass buttons, gloves, spats, and boots. He is resting the butt of a nickel rifle on the ground, and holding the barrel in his hands. The gun is either a nickle pain…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Andrew Johnson subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : hand col. ; 50 x 40 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
244-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of Andrew Sloane Johnson as a child, in a military costume. He is wearing a white hat with a metal tip, a dark jacket with brass buttons, gloves, spats, and boots. He is resting the butt of a nickel rifle on the ground, and holding the barrel in his hands. The gun is either a nickle painted toy rifle, or else it is a real nickel plated rifle made especially for a child. This photograph was hand-tinted, cut into an oval.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Armament - Firearms
Names
Johnson, Andrew Sloane
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "...red coat, a blue ... / brass buttons / gloves, leggins [sic], bror... / blk shoes / white hat, brass ornaments / brown nickle gun"
Images
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