"Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)" found 682 records

Seniors with Pioneer Day displays

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 22 September 1971

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two senior citizens standing in front of displays inside of the James Cowan Centre during Pioneer Day. Pioneer Day was part of the Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations and included entertainment, games, displays, dinner and dancing. A giant birthday cake was created for the occasion ma…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: Copan album series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two senior citizens standing in front of displays inside of the James Cowan Centre during Pioneer Day. Pioneer Day was part of the Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations and included entertainment, games, displays, dinner and dancing. A giant birthday cake was created for the occasion marking Burnaby's seventy-ninth birthday.

Subjects: Events; Celebrations - Centennials; Persons - Seniors; Persons - Pioneers

Names: James Cowan Theatre

Accession Code: BV005.54.331

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 22 September 1971

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: July 24, 2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Seniors with Pioneer Day displays

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 22 September 1971

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two senior citizens standing in front of displays inside of the James Cowan Centre during Pioneer Day. Pioneer Day was part of the Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations and included entertainment, games, displays, dinner and dancing. A giant birthday cake was created for the occasion ma…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: Copan album series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two senior citizens standing in front of displays inside of the James Cowan Centre during Pioneer Day. Pioneer Day was part of the Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations and included entertainment, games, displays, dinner and dancing. A giant birthday cake was created for the occasion marking Burnaby's seventy-ninth birthday.

Subjects: Events; Celebrations - Centennials; Persons - Seniors; Persons - Pioneers

Names: James Cowan Theatre

Accession Code: BV005.54.332

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 22 September 1971

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: July 24, 2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Sign for Heritage Village sod turning

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: April 1971

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of sign for "Official Sod Turning" on April 11th at the Museum- Heritage Park Complex. Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative project.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: Copan album series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of sign for "Official Sod Turning" on April 11th at the Museum- Heritage Park Complex. Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative project.

Subjects: Celebrations - Centennials; Events

Names: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.54.390

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: April 1971

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 4-Aug-2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Sign for Heritage Village sod turning, April 1971 thumbnail

Skating on Burnaby Lake

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 4, 1974

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 19.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Miles family enjoying the ice on Burnaby Lake. Ian Miles is skating in front with a rope over his shoulder, that is tied to a tricycle being ridden by two year old Emil who is at the back of the group. Martha Miles is skating behind her husband, holding on to their other son Jason…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 4, 1974

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 19.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-865

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Miles family enjoying the ice on Burnaby Lake. Ian Miles is skating in front with a rope over his shoulder, that is tied to a tricycle being ridden by two year old Emil who is at the back of the group. Martha Miles is skating behind her husband, holding on to their other son Jason's hand on one side, and on to the same rope that her husband is holding with her other hand.

Subjects: Recreational Activities; Sports - Skating; Transportation - Bicycles

Names: Miles, Ian; Miles, Martha; Miles, Jason; Miles, Emil

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: King, Basil

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "FAMILY FUN ...Taking advantage of the cold weather, Ian and Martha Miles of Burnaby take children Jason, 4, and Emil, 2, for a spin on Burnaby Lake ice. the frozen lake drew 2,000 skaters on the weekend and hundreds more have been turning out in the evenings to enjoy the ice while it lasts. Skaters are advised to call their local parks and recreation department before skating to find out if the ice is still safe. The cool weather is likely to last until the weekend."

Geographic Access: Burnaby Lake

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Lake Area

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Skating on Burnaby Lake, January 4, 1974 thumbnail

Skating on Deer Lake

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 6, 1979

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 19.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Sandy Wood (right) and her sister Dianne Allex, visiting from the Yukon with her children, Sarah, 4 (on her knee), and Samantha, 8. They are at Deer Lake, sitting on rocks, and wearing ice skates and warm clothes. A wire-haired dog carrying a ball in his mouth is visible just behind S…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 6, 1979

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 19.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-866

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Sandy Wood (right) and her sister Dianne Allex, visiting from the Yukon with her children, Sarah, 4 (on her knee), and Samantha, 8. They are at Deer Lake, sitting on rocks, and wearing ice skates and warm clothes. A wire-haired dog carrying a ball in his mouth is visible just behind Sandy Wood.

Subjects: Recreational Activities; Sports - Skating

Names: Wood, Sandy; Allex, Dianne; Allex, Sarah; Allex, Samantha

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: King, Basil

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "FREEZE-UP FUN...Resting between skating sessions on Deer Lake during this week's cold snap are Burnaby resident Sandy Wood, right, with her sister Dianne Allex, who is visiting from the Yukon with her children, Sarah, 4, and Samantha, 8. Frozen surfaces were expected to last through the weekend but those planning to use the ice should check for safety first."

Geographic Access: Deer Lake

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area; Oakalla Area

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Skating on Deer Lake

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 1973

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 23 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a number of people skating on Deer Lake. Also visible in the photograph is a "Danger" sign warning people that "skating on this lake is not recommended".

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 1973

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 23 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-867

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of a number of people skating on Deer Lake. Also visible in the photograph is a "Danger" sign warning people that "skating on this lake is not recommended".

Subjects: Recreational Activities; Sports - Skating

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Whistler, Don

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "The sign says that it's dangerous, but that didn't stop skaters from swarming onto Burnaby's Deer Lake. Even the weightiest didn't break through."

Geographic Access: Deer Lake

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area; Oakalla Area

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Skating on Deer Lake, January 1973 thumbnail

Skydiver over Deer Lake

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 8 May 1971

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a skydiver with a parachute over top of Deer Lake. Skydiving, mechanical rides and games were part of Burnaby's Centennial festival opening ceremonies and events sponsored by the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and Burnaby Rhododendron Society.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: Copan album series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a skydiver with a parachute over top of Deer Lake. Skydiving, mechanical rides and games were part of Burnaby's Centennial festival opening ceremonies and events sponsored by the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and Burnaby Rhododendron Society.

Subjects: Sports; Celebrations - Centennials

Accession Code: BV005.54.146

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 8 May 1971

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: July 20, 2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Skydiver over Deer Lake, 8 May 1971 thumbnail

Snow Owl / Burnaby Lake Snow Pictures

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1970 and 2001]

Collection/Fonds: Doreen Lawson fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm

Scope and Content: File consists photographs of a snow-covered Burnaby Lake and a snowy owl perched on a large tree stump.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1970 and 2001]

Collection/Fonds: Doreen Lawson fonds

Physical Description: 25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm

Description Level: File

Record No.: 618-020

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2015-15

Scope and Content: File consists photographs of a snow-covered Burnaby Lake and a snowy owl perched on a large tree stump.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds; Animals - Birds; Plants - Trees; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Lawson, Doreen A.

Notes: Transcribed title; Title transcribed from negative envelope

Geographic Access: Burnaby Lake

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Lake Area

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Snow Owl / Burnaby Lake Snow Pictures, [between 1970 and 2001] thumbnail

Speaker at Heritage Village sod-turning

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 11 April 1971

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Mayor Bob Pritte speaking at the official Heritage Village sod-turning event on April 11, 1971. Speeches took place on the porch of the Elworth house. Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative project.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: Copan album series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Mayor Bob Pritte speaking at the official Heritage Village sod-turning event on April 11, 1971. Speeches took place on the porch of the Elworth house. Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative project.

Subjects: Celebrations - Centennials; Events

Names: Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"; Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.54.411

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 11 April 1971

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: August 11, 2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Speaker at Heritage Village sod-turning, 11 April 1971 thumbnail

Speakers at Heritage Village sod-turning

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 11 April 1971

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee speaking at the official Heritage Village sod-turning event on April 11, 1971. Gordon Skene is standing at the microphone and Centennial '71 Committee chair James Barrington is standing beside him. Speeches are taking place on the porch…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: Copan album series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee speaking at the official Heritage Village sod-turning event on April 11, 1971. Gordon Skene is standing at the microphone and Centennial '71 Committee chair James Barrington is standing beside him. Speeches are taking place on the porch of the Elworth house. Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative project.

Subjects: Events

Names: Burnaby Village Museum; Skene, Gordon; Barrington, James Alfred "Jim"

Accession Code: BV005.54.410

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 11 April 1971

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: August 11, 2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Speakers at Heritage Village sod-turning

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 11 April 1971

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee chair, James Barrington speaking at the official Heritage Village sod-turning event on April 11, 1971. Speeches took place on the porch of the Elworth house. Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative proj…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: Copan album series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee chair, James Barrington speaking at the official Heritage Village sod-turning event on April 11, 1971. Speeches took place on the porch of the Elworth house. Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative project.

Subjects: Events

Names: Burnaby Village Museum; Barrington, James Alfred "Jim"

Accession Code: BV005.54.412

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 11 April 1971

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: August 11, 2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Sperling Avenue Looking North

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 24, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view of Sperling Avenue looking north from Eagles Drive.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 24, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-518

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view of Sperling Avenue looking north from Eagles Drive.

Subjects: Aerial Photographs

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Norton, Paul

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Geographic Access: Sperling Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Images

Sperling Avenue Looking North, September 24, 1976 thumbnail

Still Creek

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 23, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows Still Creek from Sperling Avenue near Lougheed Highway.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 23, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-418

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows Still Creek from Sperling Avenue near Lougheed Highway.

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Campbell, Peg

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Geographic Access: Still Creek

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Ardingley-Sprott Area

Images

Stream in Robert Burnaby Park

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 15, 1978

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a mostly dry stream in Robert Burnaby Park. The stream is surrounded by a forested area and the photograph shows a footbridge in the background. The photograph is taken in front of the stream, facing south.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 15, 1978

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-625

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2017-57

Scope and Content: Photograph of a mostly dry stream in Robert Burnaby Park. The stream is surrounded by a forested area and the photograph shows a footbridge in the background. The photograph is taken in front of the stream, facing south.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Parks; Geographic Features - Streams; Structures - Bridges

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Surridge, Jack

Notes: Title taken from project information form; Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm); BPL no. 74

Geographic Access: Robert Burnaby Park

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Lakeview-Mayfield Area

Images

Stream in Robert Burnaby Park, January 15, 1978 thumbnail

Students wait for Mayor to protest expropriation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45394

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1979

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of University of British Columbia students L. Eric Sorensen, Nick Moldovan and Bill Buckler standing at the front desk in City Hall waiting to speak to Mayor Tom Constable. The students wished to protest the expropriation of Lillian Mann's property at 9637 Cameron Street.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1979

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 14 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-289

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of University of British Columbia students L. Eric Sorensen, Nick Moldovan and Bill Buckler standing at the front desk in City Hall waiting to speak to Mayor Tom Constable. The students wished to protest the expropriation of Lillian Mann's property at 9637 Cameron Street.

Subjects: Protests and Demonstrations

Names: Sorensen, L. Eric; Moldovan, Nick; Buckler, Bill

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: King, Basil

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "UBC students, from left, Eric Sorensen, Nick Moldovan and Bill Buckler, wait for Mayor Tom Constable to protest expropriation."; Lillian Mann was a war widow who fought with the courts to maintain ownership of her land. After much controversy, City of Burnaby eventually successfully expropriated the land, and converted it into a parking lot for the Cameron Library and Recreation Complex.

Geographic Access: Canada Way

Street Address: 4949 Canada Way

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

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Students wait for Mayor to protest expropriation, 1979 thumbnail

Survey and Subdivision plans in New Westminster District Group 1 – Burnaby, Port Moody

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1862-1908]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Map collection

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 9 plans : 6 plans : black ink on paper ; 57 x 36.5 cm or smaller + 1 plan : black ink and grahite on paper ; 46.5 x 49 cm + 1 plan : blueprint on paper ; 15.5 x 19.5 cm + cm + 1 plan : graphite on paper ; 25 x 17 cm ; mounted on both sides of board 76 x 102 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a large board of four New Westminster District subdivision plans mounted on one side and five New Westminster District subdivision plans mounted on the other side. Side A: 1. "Plan / of Subdivision / of a Portion / of / Lot 87 / Group One / New Westminster District / Scale 4 chs…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Map collection

Series: Survey and Subdivision plans series

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 9 plans : 6 plans : black ink on paper ; 57 x 36.5 cm or smaller + 1 plan : black ink and grahite on paper ; 46.5 x 49 cm + 1 plan : blueprint on paper ; 15.5 x 19.5 cm + cm + 1 plan : graphite on paper ; 25 x 17 cm ; mounted on both sides of board 76 x 102 cm

Material Details: Scales [between 1:792 and 1:3600]; Index number on edge of board reads: "26"

Scope and Content: Item consists of a large board of four New Westminster District subdivision plans mounted on one side and five New Westminster District subdivision plans mounted on the other side. Side A: 1. "Plan / of Subdivision / of a Portion / of / Lot 87 / Group One / New Westminster District / Scale 4 chs = 1 in". Plan is stamped: "Albert J. Hill, Civil Engineer / and / Provincial Land Surveyor, / New Westminster, / B.C." and intialed by: "RB" [sic] (in blue pencil crayon). Names two of the subdivisons of District Lot 87 are identified as, "L.E. Sprott" and "John Ledger". (Geographic location: Burnaby) 2. "Plan of Subdivision / of / Portions of / Lot 136, 131 and Lots 44 and 78 Gr.1 / New Westminster District / Scale 300 ft = 1 inch". Annotation above title reads: "No. 901 / Deposited in Land Registry Office / New Westminster / Aug. 19th 1905 / Charles S. Keith D. Reg." Annotations and signatures at bottom of plan read: "I, William Nelson Draper, / W.H.R. Collister / Charles E. Perkins / E.B. Morgan / make / Surveys / correct / representation / upon / the / Land Registry Act / (sgd) W.N. Draper, P.L.S.". Plan includes a handwritten title: "Lots 136, 131, 44 & 78" and is initialed: "RB" [sic] (in blue pencil crayon) (Geographic location: Burnaby) 3. "Survey / of / a Portion / of / Lot 95, Gr.1 / Scale 1 ch = 1in." Plan is stamped: "Albert J. Hill, Civil Engineer / and / Provincial Land Surveyor, / New Westminster, / B.C." and is initialed : "RB" [sic] (in blue pencil crayon) (Geographic location: Burnaby) 4. Blueprint plan of "Lot 396. Group One." with Scale : 3 chs = 1 in. A two acre portion of District Lot 396 is filled in with red ink." Plan is signed by "Albert J. Hill / B.C.L.S." (Geographic location: Port Moody) Side B: 1. Plan titled "District Lot 92 / Burnaby / Municipality / for sale by / Mahon / McFarland & / Mahon Ltd. / Vancouver, B.C. / Scale : 4 chains to one inch". District Lot 92 is subdivided into 161 lots and identifies roads: Norwich Road, Pole Line Road, Oakland Road, Stanley Road, Burford Road, Dalhousie Road, Brantford Road, Colborne Road, Roberts Road, Vancouver & Westminster Road, B.C. Electric Railway, Gilley Stn. and Burnaby (Power House). The bottom of the plan reads: "G.S. Dawson, P.LS. Vancouver, B.C." (Geographic location: Burnaby) 2. "Plan / of Subdivision / of a Portion / of / Lot 29 / Group 1 / New Westminster District / Scale 2 chs = 1 in". Plan is stamped: "Albert J. Hill, Civil Engineer / and / Provincial Land Surveyor, / New Westminster, / B.C." and is initialed by: "RB" [sic] (in blue pencil crayon) (Geographic location: Burnaby) 3. Small handrawn plan (no title) identifying "Lot 84 / Hydes, Claim" at the centre surrounded by lots and features identified as: "Lot 85", "Lot 93", "Lot 94", "Lot 32", "Lot 82", "Lot 83", "Lot 79", "swamp" and a "Small Lake" (Burnaby Lake). Identifying marks in the right corner of the plan read: "Page 13 / Surveyed by G. Turner / May 62". Plan also includes surveyor's bearing measurements and trails to "Small Lake" (Burnaby Lake). (Geographic location: Burnaby) 4. Untitled plan showing District Lots west of North Road and north of Burnaby Lake including: Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 15, 10, 56, 148, 57, 58, 40. and Lots 3, 5, 7 east of North Road (Coquitlam). Lots in Burnaby are identifed for timber including: "Heavily Timbered" (Lot 57), " "Some Fir and Cedar" (Lot 40), "Splendid Fir and Cedar" (Lot 143), "Heavy Fir etc" (Lots 143 and 148), " "Fine Cedar" (Lot 15), "Rough Light Timber" (Lot 56). Other features identified at the lower portion of the plan include "Burnaby Lake" and "Brunette River". (Geographic location: Burnaby) 5. Untitled plan drawn in graphite showing sections of District Lot 85 south of Burnaby Lake and north of Hazsard Road. Plan is signed: "Albert J. Hill / B.C.L.S." and dated "12/26/08". Plan is initialed by: "RB" [sic] (in blue pencil crayon) (Geographic location: Burnaby)

Creator: Hill, Albert James; Draper, William Nelson

Publisher: Mahon, McFarland & Mahon Ltd

Accession Code: HV977.93.26

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1862-1908]

Media Type: Cartographic Material

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood); Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Lake Area

Scan Resolution: 300

Scale: 72

Notes: Title based on contents of file; Scale is measured in chains and feet. (One chain equals 792 inches); The term "Lot" can also refer to a "District Lot”