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Costco happy shopper

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95082
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 13, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a woman wearing a black face mask, standing with a shopping cart full of groceries in a Costco parking lot.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 13, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
623-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of a woman wearing a black face mask, standing with a shopping cart full of groceries in a Costco parking lot.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Automobile Parking Lots
Foods
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Gervan, Bonnie
Notes
Transcribed title
Photographer's caption: "I asked this friendly woman if I could take her photo, as she was on her way to her car with her groceries."
Geographic Access
Still Creek Avenue
Street Address
4500 Still Creek Avenue
Planning Study Area
Dawson-Delta Area
Images
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Three men on a boat

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82589
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1918 and 1925]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows three men on a boat carrying barrels of rum.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1918 and 1925]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 11 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-156
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph shows three men on a boat carrying barrels of rum.
Subjects
Transportation - Boats
Foods
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph and note accompanying photograph
Note in pencil on album page reads: "Barrels of Rum"
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Three unidentified men on a boat

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82588
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1918 and 1925]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows three men on a boat carrying barrels of rum.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1918 and 1925]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 11 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-155
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph shows three men on a boat carrying barrels of rum.
Subjects
Transportation - Boats
Foods
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph and note accompanying photograph
Note in pencil on album page reads: "Barrels of Rum"
Images
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Cash till line up

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95107
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 27, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of shoppers in the checkout lines at Save-On-Foods grocery store at the Old Orchard Shopping Centre. On the floor are red decals indicating where shoppers should stand to maintain distance from one another. The decals read: "Allow 2M between shoppers".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 27, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
623-025
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of shoppers in the checkout lines at Save-On-Foods grocery store at the Old Orchard Shopping Centre. On the floor are red decals indicating where shoppers should stand to maintain distance from one another. The decals read: "Allow 2M between shoppers".
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Snowdon, Nick
Notes
Transcribed title
Photographer's caption: "Physical distancing signs become common in most stores"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4429 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Images
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No More Toilet Paper

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95092
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 14, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of bare shelves in the bathroom tissue aisle of Save-On-Foods at the Market Crossing Shopping Centre in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 14, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
623-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2020-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of bare shelves in the bathroom tissue aisle of Save-On-Foods at the Market Crossing Shopping Centre in Burnaby.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Asbia, Cher
Notes
Transcribed title
Geographic Access
Market Crossing
Marine Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
Images
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One person per household

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95109
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 27, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of the entrance at Save-On-Foods grocery store. One of the two doors at the entrance is blocked by a freestanding sign that reads: "To prevent the spread of COVID-19 Limit 1 person per household". Next to the sign is a shopping cart with signage attached to it informing shoppers that r…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 27, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
623-027
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of the entrance at Save-On-Foods grocery store. One of the two doors at the entrance is blocked by a freestanding sign that reads: "To prevent the spread of COVID-19 Limit 1 person per household". Next to the sign is a shopping cart with signage attached to it informing shoppers that reusable and cloth bags are prohibited in the store.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Snowdon, Nick
Notes
Transcribed title
Photographer's caption: "Early on in the pandemic, stores limit number of people from one household. This does not last very long."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4429 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Images
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One way only

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95108
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 27, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of the baking aisle in Save-On-Foods grocery store. A large red decal on the floor reads "STOP please enter aisle from other end".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 27, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
623-026
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of the baking aisle in Save-On-Foods grocery store. A large red decal on the floor reads "STOP please enter aisle from other end".
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Snowdon, Nick
Notes
Transcribed title
Photographer's caption: "One way system imposed in store. Not everyone obeys"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4429 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Images
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Social Distancing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95128
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 10, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of customers lining up outside Sungiven Foods on East Hastings Street for its grand opening. Customers are standing apart from one another, spaced by red markings on the pavement. Most customers are wearing face masks and looking at their cellphones.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 10, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
623-046
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2020-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of customers lining up outside Sungiven Foods on East Hastings Street for its grand opening. Customers are standing apart from one another, spaced by red markings on the pavement. Most customers are wearing face masks and looking at their cellphones.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Geographic Features - Automobile Parking Lots
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Jerome, Ron
Notes
Transcribed title
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
4106 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
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Canada Way Food Market and Toy residence

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20350
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
13 Jun. 2023
Collection/Fonds
Harry Toy fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Canada Way Food Market building and Toy family residence (above) located at 4694 Canada Way. Blue plastic food crates, store racks and car tires are in the parking area in front of the store. The food market closed in 2010.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Toy fonds
Series
Harry Toy photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Canada Way Food Market building and Toy family residence (above) located at 4694 Canada Way. Blue plastic food crates, store racks and car tires are in the parking area in front of the store. The food market closed in 2010.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4694 Canada Way
Accession Code
BV023.25.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
13 Jun. 2023
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
See also BV023.16.19 - Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy
For associated artifacts from Canada Way Food Market see Accession BV023.17
Scan Date
2023-06-13
Photographer
Petrusa, Kate
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Cigarette price sign inside of Canada Way Food Market

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20349
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
13 Jun. 2023
Collection/Fonds
Harry Toy fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of cigarette price display sign hanging from ceiling inside of the Canada Way Food Market located at 4694 Canada Way, Burnaby. Boxes are visible beneath the sign. The food market closed in 2010.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Toy fonds
Series
Harry Toy photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of cigarette price display sign hanging from ceiling inside of the Canada Way Food Market located at 4694 Canada Way, Burnaby. Boxes are visible beneath the sign. The food market closed in 2010.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4694 Canada Way
Accession Code
BV023.25.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
13 Jun. 2023
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
BV023.16.19 - Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy
BV023.17.3 - Cigarette price display sign
For associated artifacts from Canada Way Food Market see Accession BV023.17
Scan Date
2023-06-13
Photographer
Petrusa, Kate
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
The sign was donated to the Burnaby Village Museum in 2023
Images
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Harry Toy fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20339
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[197-]-2023
Collection/Fonds
Harry Toy fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records + 6 photographs + 2 photographs (jpg)
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of business records and photographs relating to Harry Toy's store the Canada Way Food Market, the Fraser Merchants' Association and his family.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Toy fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records + 6 photographs + 2 photographs (jpg)
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of business records and photographs relating to Harry Toy's store the Canada Way Food Market, the Fraser Merchants' Association and his family.
History
Harry Wee Koon Toy was born in February 9, 1936 in Taikong, Toisan county, Guangdong, China. Harry's father William Toy came to Canada in the early 1920s when he was ten years old. Harry arrived in Vancouver, Canada on September 9, 1950. After staying in Vancouver for one night, he joined his father in Neepawa, Manitoba where the family operated a cafe business (Royal Cafe). Harry grew up in Neepawa and graduated from the University of Manitoba and teacher's college. He became a high school teacher and worked at schools in Minnedosa and Gladstone, Manitoba teaching various subjects including, science, business, geography, history and physical education. Harry and his wife, had three daughters, Melinda, Beverley and Christina who were all born in Neepawa. When the family decided to move to the west coast, Harry was introduced to the grocery store business through an uncle who was a store operator. Around 1970, Harry purchased a grocery store at 4694 Canada Way in Burnaby which he named "Canada Way Food Market" and Harry and his daughters made their home at the back of the store. Harry owned and operated the store for approximately 40 years between 1970 and 2010. Around 1986, Harry purchased the butcher shop next door (4692 Canada Way) which was no longer in operation, expanding his store and adding a second storey to use as a residence. Harry's children helped him operate the store throughout their childhood. In the early 1970s, corner stores were threatened by the spread of small chain-operated convenience stories from Eastern Canada to Vancouver. Formed in April 1972, the Fraser Merchants’ Association was established to protect the rights of corner store operators. With no paid legal help, the association was incorporated in Victoria, BC for the cost of 56 cents. The benefits of being a member of the association included warehouse and group purchasing, common advertising and other advantages of being part of an association. Founded by Gary Lee Ling and five others, Fraser Merchants’ Association’s first member was Graham Grocery. By 1978, the association represented over 200 corner stores in the Lower Mainland (Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Coquitlam, and New Westminster) and Fraser Valley. The association remained active into the 1980s and 1990s. Harry has served as President of the Fraser Merchants' Association from 1992 to present.
Creator
Toy, Harry Wee Koon "Harry"
Names
Toy, Harry Wee Koon "Harry"
Fraser Merchants' Association
Canada Way Food Market
Accession Code
BV023.25
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[197-]-2023
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Related Material
See also BV023.16.19 - Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy
For associated artifacts from Canada Way Food Market see Accession BV023.17
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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Men preparing food under wooden shelter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19683
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[191-]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three men preparing food under a wooden shelter in the woods. Thomas Robert Love (right) is standing at wood plank table with an array of food layed out in front. Unidentified man (left) appears to be cooking over a fire and another man is standing at the back of the shelter.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three men preparing food under a wooden shelter in the woods. Thomas Robert Love (right) is standing at wood plank table with an array of food layed out in front. Unidentified man (left) appears to be cooking over a fire and another man is standing at the back of the shelter.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Camping
Names
Love, Thomas Robert "Bob"
Accession Code
BV022.32.105
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[191-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-04
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
Images
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Canadian Food Market

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98666
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 the Canadian Food Market, taken from across Imperial Street at night. The grocery store is located at 4378 Imperial Street and the building was constructed in 1962. A large display of plants and flowers stands in front of the store and is illuminated by bright lights.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-013
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Canadian Food Market, taken from across Imperial Street at night. The grocery store is located at 4378 Imperial Street and the building was constructed in 1962. A large display of plants and flowers stands in front of the store and is illuminated by bright lights.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/02/20/imperial-manor-2/
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Street Address
4378 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Images
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Two men carrying long plank of wood with food

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19298
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1919]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men walking in a forested area, carrying a plank of wood with food balanced on top.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men walking in a forested area, carrying a plank of wood with food balanced on top.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Picnics
Accession Code
BV022.32.15
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1919]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-04
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
Images
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Crystal Mall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95119
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 25, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of an empty food court at Crystal Mall. All tables are closed off with caution tape and the restaurants are closed.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 25, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
623-037
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of an empty food court at Crystal Mall. All tables are closed off with caution tape and the restaurants are closed.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Ray
Notes
Transcribed title
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4500 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Group having a picnic

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39256
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.7 x 8.5 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of two women and three men having a picnic. All are seated on a blanket spread with food and two of the men are holding eggs. All are unidentified and the location is unknown. A caption written above the photograph reads: "Picnics 1919."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.7 x 8.5 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-575
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of two women and three men having a picnic. All are seated on a blanket spread with food and two of the men are holding eggs. All are unidentified and the location is unknown. A caption written above the photograph reads: "Picnics 1919."
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Picnics
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Group of adults having a picnic and people on shore

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4150
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[191-] (date of original), copied [2016]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of of ten people sitting in long grass, having a picnic. There are five men and five women, seated in a semi-circle around dishes and food. The women are wearing dresses and the men are in shirtsleeves. People may be members of the Love family. Trees and other vegetation can be seen in t…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of of ten people sitting in long grass, having a picnic. There are five men and five women, seated in a semi-circle around dishes and food. The women are wearing dresses and the men are in shirtsleeves. People may be members of the Love family. Trees and other vegetation can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Picnics
Accession Code
BV016.43.49
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[191-] (date of original), copied [2016]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Image is from a binder of family history. Binder 2, grey cover "The Love House".
Digital image created from orginal photograph by donor
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James Massey family fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88394
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1933-1953 (date of originals), copied 2014
Collection/Fonds
James Massey family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
18 photographs (tiffs) ; 600 dpi
Scope and Content
Records consist of 14 digitized photographs of Robert Burnaby Park and the Massey family with views of buildings, gardens, and trails.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1933-1953 (date of originals), copied 2014
Collection/Fonds
James Massey family fonds
Physical Description
18 photographs (tiffs) ; 600 dpi
Material Details
Tiffs are copies of original photographs
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2014-34
Scope and Content
Records consist of 14 digitized photographs of Robert Burnaby Park and the Massey family with views of buildings, gardens, and trails.
History
James Massey was born in Lancaster, England, in 1890 and immigrated to Burnaby in 1910. He married Alice Wilcock who also immigrated to Canada from Lancaster. James and Alice (Willcock) Massey were married in New Westminster on September 11, 1912. The couple built a house on three adjoining lots on the south side of 13th Avenue in Burnaby near Cumberland Road. James and Alice had three daughters, Betty, Grace, and Evelyn. James worked in road construction for the Burnaby Municipality, assisting to build Sperling Avenue (formerly named Pole Line Road) in 1912. He also worked in the brick yard in the glen behind the B.C. Penitentiary, which was owned by the Cogband family. In 1933, James accepted the job of caretaker for Robert Burnaby Park and moved his family onto the property. He was paid 30 dollars a week and the house was rent-free, leaving the family to rent out their house on 13th Avenue for extra revenue. The house that they moved into in Robert Burnaby Park was formerly owned by the Ramsey family and was a pre-fabricated design with no bathroom and a wood stove in the kitchen for heating. The park is situated south of Burnaby Lake on District Lots 87, 89, and 90. The land was originally owned by the Ramsey family, who purchased the property in 1905 and then sold it to Mr. Vidal in 1909. Annie Ramsey bought it back in 1917, but lost it to the city through tax sale proceedings where she entered into a lease agreement allowing her to live on the property until her death in 1926. As the caretaker of Robert Burnaby Park and Burnaby Lake, James also fulfilled the role of game warden. In his role as game warden, James would watch for any poachers, pull traps, take any firearms from children and also act as a deputy for the Provincial Police, which later became the R.C.M.P. The Massey family's dog, Pete, a spaniel cross, assisted Jim in tracking down any traps. Mr. Massey had three aviaries on the park property, where he raised canaries, and in 1939, he installed a goldfish pond. He was also responsible for constructing a playground and raising the flag up the flag pole on all public holidays. The family built a greenhouse behind their house to grow plants for the extensive park gardens. James' brother was the caretaker of Queens Park in New Westminster and assisted him in the planning and design of the gardens. During the 1930s, many unemployed script worked for Mr. Massey in clearing land and building trails and a bridge within the park. A garage was built at the foot of 2nd Street with two additional rooms built by Mr. Massey with the intention of them being used by the Parks Board. However, it was never used for this purpose and the Air Raid Patrol building from the 2nd Street School grounds was moved to the park and used for storage. The Army for the Common Good gardens were located on the west side of Hill Avenue with a shed for tools. The Army of the Common Good grew food and distributed it within the community to those in need during the Depression. The Massey family moved from the park in 1947 and James decided to run for the Burnaby School in the early 1950s. James retired at 65 years of age but continued to work as a custodian at the Armstrong Avenue School until the age of 72. James died in 1985 in Princeton, B.C., at the age of 95.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Massey family
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
Photo catalogue 581
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Jean Dickson and James Edward Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36243
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 4.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jean Dickson and James Edward Hall standing in the garden at Fairacres, next to a wooden table full of food and drink.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Art Gallery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 4.5 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
241-021
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-05
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jean Dickson and James Edward Hall standing in the garden at Fairacres, next to a wooden table full of food and drink.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Picnics
Names
Hall, James Edward
Dickson, Jean
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph 1 b&w copy print accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6344 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Joey Restaurant

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sign perched on a decorative tree trunk in the foyer of Joey Burnaby. The sign contains information for patrons on food delivery and pickup.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
623-036
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sign perched on a decorative tree trunk in the foyer of Joey Burnaby. The sign contains information for patrons on food delivery and pickup.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Ray
Notes
Transcribed title
Photographer's caption: "Most restaurants were only open for take-away"
Geographic Access
Rosser Avenue
Street Address
1901 Rosser Avenue
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
Less detail

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