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Postcard of a class photo of the 1913-1914 Grade 8 class at Nelson Ave. School.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4935
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1913-1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 postcard : sepia ; copy print ; 9 cm x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Postcard of a class photo of the 1913-1914 Grade 8 class at Nelson Ave. School.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 postcard : sepia ; copy print ; 9 cm x 14 cm
Material Details
Names of the students written in pencil in the back: "Standing: Elsie Impett, Donald Gough, Hector ___, ____ McLean, Johnny Robertson, ____, ____ Sigurdson, Mr. Whitten, Chrstina Goodwin, Sitting: Vera Dibb, Bessie Wrigley, Dorothy Willaims, ____, Hilda Wright, Alice Young, ___, Vera Lund, Katy Robertson" / 1913 - 1914 / Nelson Ave School / Grade VIII;
Scope and Content
Postcard of a class photo of the 1913-1914 Grade 8 class at Nelson Ave. School.
Other Title Information
Title based on contents.
Names
Nelson Avenue School
Accession Code
BV018.20.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
1913-1914
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
17-Jul-18
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Postcard of Queen Victoria with photograph of Mabel Hawkshaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19359
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[191-]
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm + 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a postcard with a photographic image of Queen Victoria on the front and a photograph of Mabel McClean (later Hawkshaw) adhered to the back. Writing in red ink on front of postcard reads: "A little Isle in the / Northern Sea / Cries from her utmost shore / 'Come morn with me' / Vict…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Mabel Hawkshaw records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm + 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a postcard with a photographic image of Queen Victoria on the front and a photograph of Mabel McClean (later Hawkshaw) adhered to the back. Writing in red ink on front of postcard reads: "A little Isle in the / Northern Sea / Cries from her utmost shore / 'Come morn with me' / Victoria Regina Imperatrix / the great, the good / the well-beloved, born / 24 May 1819 Suceeded / June 20th 1887, Crowned June 28th / 1838, married Feb. 10, 1840 - / died January 22nd, 1901." in black: "We were a happy nation / V.R. V.R. V.R." Writting on verso reads: "Miss Mabel McClean / Hayestown Cottage / Wexford"
Creator
Hawkshaw, Mabel Edith Honor McClean
Subjects
Souvenirs - Royalty
Persons - Royalty
Names
Hawkshaw, Mabel Edith Honor McClean
Accession Code
BV996.6.299
Date
[191-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-14
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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East Burnaby Public School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34827
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911 or 1912] (date of original), copied 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.8 x 13.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a class at Edmonds Street School. Stamped at top of postcard: "East, Burnaby. / Public School." Stamped at bottom of postcard, "W. Brown, Photo." Front row, left to right: George Gregson, [unidentified], and George Powys. Second row, left to right: Phyllis Brown, Hazel A…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911 or 1912] (date of original), copied 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Lewis family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.8 x 13.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
140-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1985-10
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a class at Edmonds Street School. Stamped at top of postcard: "East, Burnaby. / Public School." Stamped at bottom of postcard, "W. Brown, Photo." Front row, left to right: George Gregson, [unidentified], and George Powys. Second row, left to right: Phyllis Brown, Hazel Allen, Etta Bonsor, Mary Buchanan, Jane Allen, Lila Skelly, and Eileen Jordan. Third row (girls standing), left to right: Margaret Stride, Lucy Jackson, Esther Love, Grace Morrison, Lillie Lewis, Anna Doole, and Lillie Vernon. Back row (boys standing), left to right: Burnie Feedham, [unidentified], Leonard Ettinger, Edward Clayton, and Mr. Lowther (teacher).
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Allen, Hazel
Allen, Jane
Bonsor, Etta
Brown, Phyllis
Buchanan, Mary
Clayton, Edward
Doole, Anna
East Burnaby School
Edmonds Community School
Ettinger, Leonard
Feedham, Colonel Burnaby "Burnie"
Gregson, George
Jackson, Lucy
Jordan, Eileen
Morrison, Grace
Porter, Lillie Lewis
Powys, George
Skelly, Lila
Stanley, Esther Love
Stride, Margaret
Vernon, Lillie
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Brown, W.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7641 Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Armstrong Avenue school site

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34064
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 6.2 x 10.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of men sawing down a tree at the Armstrong Avenue School site at 8757 Armstrong Avenue. The accompanying description refers to it as the "bee tree."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 6.2 x 10.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
007-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of men sawing down a tree at the Armstrong Avenue School site at 8757 Armstrong Avenue. The accompanying description refers to it as the "bee tree."
Subjects
Land Clearing
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Plants - Trees
Names
Armstrong Avenue School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Postcard has been cropped
Geographic Access
Armstrong Avenue
Street Address
8757 Armstrong Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cariboo-Armstrong Area
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At Union Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34886
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 13.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a group of men, women and children outside at 4900 Union Street. Identified on the back of the postcard: Tom Simms, Municipal worker, upper right corner; and, Mirium Beckman, girl in lower right corner.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Olive Cullum subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 13.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
154-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1985-27
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a group of men, women and children outside at 4900 Union Street. Identified on the back of the postcard: Tom Simms, Municipal worker, upper right corner; and, Mirium Beckman, girl in lower right corner.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Beckman, Mirium
Simms, Tom
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Union Street
Street Address
4900 Union Street
Planning Study Area
Brentwood Area
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Central Park Entrance

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38507
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the entrance arch at Central Park. The postcard was sent to R.M. Harding of Everett, Washington and bears a New Westminster postmark and is dated August 6, 1922. The note written on the reverse of the card reads: " Dear Ross, This is were [sic] we made camp tonight. Wish…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
449-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the entrance arch at Central Park. The postcard was sent to R.M. Harding of Everett, Washington and bears a New Westminster postmark and is dated August 6, 1922. The note written on the reverse of the card reads: " Dear Ross, This is were [sic] we made camp tonight. Wish you were with us. We have had a dandy trip so far - but awfully dusty for about 14 miles from this side of the border line. Love, Eva."
Subjects
Geographic Features - Parks
Structures - Arches
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Harding, Ross M.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Douglas Road, Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38514
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1908]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.8 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard taken looking northwest along Douglas Road (now Canada Way) near Stanley Street. Two unidentified people are standing next to a wooden fence running alongside the road (above Lubbock's Creek) and a number of houses (including the Sprott house) are visible in the background. To…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1908]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.8 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
449-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard taken looking northwest along Douglas Road (now Canada Way) near Stanley Street. Two unidentified people are standing next to a wooden fence running alongside the road (above Lubbock's Creek) and a number of houses (including the Sprott house) are visible in the background. To the right is Burnaby Lake. Stamped at the top of the postcard is "Douglas Road, Burnaby / New Westminster BC."
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Stanley Street
Canada Way
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Images
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The Drive Queen's Park, New Westminster, B.C.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57740
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913], sent by mail June 23, 1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 16 x 11 cm mounted on card 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a roadway entitled "the Drive Queen's Park in New Westminster".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913], sent by mail June 23, 1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Stride family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 16 x 11 cm mounted on card 9 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
001-030
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a roadway entitled "the Drive Queen's Park in New Westminster".
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Handwritten note on verso of postcard reads: "Dear Friend, / We are having splendid weather here at present. Please write if you get this card so i will know if it reaches you. / Grace / Thanks for the lovely card that you sent."
Photographer identified by surname "Brown" only
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East Burnaby Public School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4033
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1910
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.3 x 14.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photographic postcard of a class from East Burnaby School (Edmonds Street School) taken outside the school building. There are nineteen boys and seventeen girls sitting and standing in three rows, with their teacher standing in the centre at the back. Six of the boys seated at the front…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.3 x 14.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photographic postcard of a class from East Burnaby School (Edmonds Street School) taken outside the school building. There are nineteen boys and seventeen girls sitting and standing in three rows, with their teacher standing in the centre at the back. Six of the boys seated at the front are holding lacrosse sticks. Female student on far left of back row is identified as either Ethel or Stella Buskins.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Occupations - Teachers
Sports - Lacrosse
Persons - Black Canadians
Persons - Students
Names
Edmonds Community School
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7641 Edmonds Street
Accession Code
BV017.17.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1910
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01/09/2017
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
The postcard is stamped on the front in red ink, "East BURNABY. PUBLIC SCHOOL".
The postcard is inscribed on the front in printing, in ink, "1910"
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Edmonds Triangle Block

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38508
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the "triangle block" at Kingsway and Edmonds. The building housed stores, the post office, and Doctor Watson's apartment. Although the postcard bears no postmark, a note is written on the reverse which reads: "This is the new store at Edmonds. The shop at the end (before…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
449-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the "triangle block" at Kingsway and Edmonds. The building housed stores, the post office, and Doctor Watson's apartment. Although the postcard bears no postmark, a note is written on the reverse which reads: "This is the new store at Edmonds. The shop at the end (before it was opened) where the man is outside is the Post Office. Round the other side is a cafe, and upstairs we a Doctor living." A sign on the building reads "Edmonds General Store Co." and three unidentified people can be seen standing on the steps. In the foreground, the streetcar lines can be seen.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Names
Edmonds General Store Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Kingsway
Street Address
7338 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Edmonds Triangle Block

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38511
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a car driving across the railway crossing in front of the Edmonds Block at Edmonds and Kingsway. The building on this block housed a store, a doctor's office, and a post office. Visible in this picture are the interurban tracks and Dr. Watson's apartment. The postcard be…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
449-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a car driving across the railway crossing in front of the Edmonds Block at Edmonds and Kingsway. The building on this block housed a store, a doctor's office, and a post office. Visible in this picture are the interurban tracks and Dr. Watson's apartment. The postcard bears a postmark dated October 19, 1911 and a note written by Dr. Watson to a Miss Watson, of Cheshire, England. The note reads: "This is a picture of our block. We occupy the rooms on the left side of the first floor including the end one facing which is one of the windows in my waiting room. The entrance is seen to the right. The photo has been taken from Edmonds Station. Both car lines run into New Westminster, that on the right is the most direct one. The one on the left goes round via East Burnaby and at present its terminus is below our window. Your letter of the 14th [illegible] will answer more fully soon. We are well. So sorry to hear of that terrible motor accident. Yours, G."
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Kingsway
Street Address
7338 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Forth Bridge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82572
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900-1930]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard shows Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900-1930]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-143
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard shows Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Subjects
Structures - Bridges
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Postcard verso reads: "The Forth Bridge from South Queens Ferry. One of the greatest engineering glories of the age; was constructed by Sir William Arrol. Is about 1 1/2 miles in length, and its highest point is 450 feet from base. It took seven years to build (1883-1890) and cost 3 1/2 million pounds. It is on the main railway route of the L and N E Railway / New Color-crayon / Process from original drawing by Andrew Allan"
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Gilmore Avenue School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38509
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1916]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Gilmore Avenue School building with a few children standing on the front step (all unidentified). Written on the bottom right of the postcard is; "Gilmore Avenue School, Vancouver Heights, Vancouver BC." At the bottom left, the photographer is identified as J.M. Henton…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1916]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
449-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Gilmore Avenue School building with a few children standing on the front step (all unidentified). Written on the bottom right of the postcard is; "Gilmore Avenue School, Vancouver Heights, Vancouver BC." At the bottom left, the photographer is identified as J.M. Henton, Vancouver.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Buildings - Schools
Names
Gilmore Avenue School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Henton, J.M.
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Street Address
50 Gilmore Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Gilmore Avenue School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2990
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1915]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.9 x 13.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the front of the Gilmore Avenue School ca. 1915. Children are visible in and around the school. Annotations on the back of the postcard reads: :"Mr. Geoge Smith" and "Gilmore School. / 1915." Stamped on the back of the postcard: "Gilmore Avenue School / 50 Gilmore Avenue /…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.9 x 13.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the front of the Gilmore Avenue School ca. 1915. Children are visible in and around the school. Annotations on the back of the postcard reads: :"Mr. Geoge Smith" and "Gilmore School. / 1915." Stamped on the back of the postcard: "Gilmore Avenue School / 50 Gilmore Avenue / Burnaby 2. B.C."
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Buildings - Schools
Names
Gilmore Avenue School
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Street Address
50 Gilmore Avenue
Accession Code
BV985.100.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1915]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Harcourt and Gilley Ave. and Murphy

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88216
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1902]-[1951] (date of originals), copied [199-]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 postcard : 10.5 x 14 cm. - 2 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm and 9 x 12.5 cm. - 4 photographs : photocopy ; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Murphy family, the Murphy family bible, a Christmas postcard photograph of Mrs. Murphy in her garden and a photograph of the Murphy family grave at Ocean View Cemetery.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1902]-[1951] (date of originals), copied [199-]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Physical Description
1 postcard : 10.5 x 14 cm. - 2 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm and 9 x 12.5 cm. - 4 photographs : photocopy ; 21.5 x 28 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
572-016
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-27
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Murphy family, the Murphy family bible, a Christmas postcard photograph of Mrs. Murphy in her garden and a photograph of the Murphy family grave at Ocean View Cemetery.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Notes in black pen on verso of colour photograph 572-016-2, reads: "Centre Plaque is in Honour of Ernie/ Ocean View Cemetary/ first section to be esables bed/ Gordon Brabazon younger son of Jessie (Murphy and Edward- died of dyptheria"
Notes in pencil on verso of postcard 572-016-1 reads: " in her garden"
Notes in pencil on front of laser copy 572-016-4 reads: " Children of Joshua and Elizabeth Murphy".
Notes in pencil on front of laser copy 572-016-5 reads: "Elizabeth Ann Dolby Murphy 80th Birthday 1951".
Notes in pen on front of laser copy 572-016-6 reads: "Mr & Mrs Joshua R Murphy and their 9 children. 1911/ Jessie/ Nora/ Myrtle/ Mrs Murphy/ Patricia/ Ernest/ Gerald/ Mr. Murphy/ Ada/ Louise/ Hilda"
Notes in pen on front of laser copy 572-016-7 reads: "Mrs Elizabeth Murphy/ Ada/ Ernest/ Jessie/ Myrtle/ Louise/ 1902"
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Inauguration of the water system at Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35938
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 16, 1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.9 x 14.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Reeve Weart addressing a crowd gathered around the bandstand in Central Park for the inauguration of Burnaby Water Works. The Reeve is standing as he looks towards the crowd. Other men are seated in a semi-circle inside the bandstand. This was known as "Splash Day."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 16, 1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.9 x 14.0 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-798
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Reeve Weart addressing a crowd gathered around the bandstand in Central Park for the inauguration of Burnaby Water Works. The Reeve is standing as he looks towards the crowd. Other men are seated in a semi-circle inside the bandstand. This was known as "Splash Day."
Subjects
Buildings - Recreational - Bandstands
Persons - Crowds
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Public Services - Utilities
Public Services - Public Works
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Weart, R.W.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Annotation of back of postcard reads, "July 16 - 1912 / Inauguration of the water system at Burnaby"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Prince Rupert BC 1914

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 7.5 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Captain George A. Grant and fellow soldiers at Prince Rupert on active service in the Canadian Militia. Captain Grant is second from the left. Mr. Buxton, who ran the Post Office on Kingsway in Burnaby, is believed to be pictured here.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 7.5 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-018
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Captain George A. Grant and fellow soldiers at Prince Rupert on active service in the Canadian Militia. Captain Grant is second from the left. Mr. Buxton, who ran the Post Office on Kingsway in Burnaby, is believed to be pictured here.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Grant, George Alford
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Note on verso of postcard reads: "Capt. G.A.G. 2nd from left/Mr. Burton in P.O. on Kingsway with G.A.G. in Prince Rupert"
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Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900-1930]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard shows Rosemount Viaduct in Aberdeen, Scotland. Statue on the left is the William Wallace statue. Building to the right is His Majesty's Theatre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900-1930]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 13.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-142
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard shows Rosemount Viaduct in Aberdeen, Scotland. Statue on the left is the William Wallace statue. Building to the right is His Majesty's Theatre.
Subjects
Buildings
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Postcard on verso reads: "Published by T Lamb, 40, Market Street, Aberdeen"
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Some of Our Homes, Barnet

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 13.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph on a postcard shows row of houses along a street at Barnet Village. The postcard is postmarked July 30, 1912, Barnet, from Evelyn, who had travelled to Barnet, to her mother, Mrs. John Laity in Port Hammond, BC.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 13.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
015-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph on a postcard shows row of houses along a street at Barnet Village. The postcard is postmarked July 30, 1912, Barnet, from Evelyn, who had travelled to Barnet, to her mother, Mrs. John Laity in Port Hammond, BC.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Geographic Features - Roads
Names
Barnet Mill
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Caption at bottom of photograph reads, "Some of our homes, Barnet, B.C."
Geographic Access
Barnet Village
Texaco Drive
Street Address
8059 Texaco Drive
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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A Pretty Dwelling, Barnet

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[191-]
Collection/Fonds
LaFavor Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of house in Barnet, BC, in which the image is entitled "A Pretty Dwelling."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[191-]
Collection/Fonds
LaFavor Family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
540-027
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2007-03
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of house in Barnet, BC, in which the image is entitled "A Pretty Dwelling."
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Industries - Logging/lumber
Names
Barnet Mill
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Geographic Access
Barnet Village
Texaco Drive
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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