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Farm mechanics' construction book : details of construction, maintenance and repair of farm buildings, irrigation and earth fill dams

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4930
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Kilmister, L. M.
Publication Date
c1949
Call Number
631 KIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV002.58.99
Call Number
631 KIL
Author
Kilmister, L. M.
Place of Publication
Regina, Sask.
Publisher
Farm Mechanics Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1949
Physical Description
250 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Farm equipment--Maintenance and repair
Farm buildings--Maintenance and repair
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Clearing Douglas Road

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-?] (date of original), copied 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of men in work clothes clearing Doulgas Road. A group of men to the right side of the photograph have shovels in their hands and are clearing rocks from the road. There is a small girl in a blouse and skirt standing beside two horses pulling a cart. Behind her is a group of men in wor…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of men in work clothes clearing Doulgas Road. A group of men to the right side of the photograph have shovels in their hands and are clearing rocks from the road. There is a small girl in a blouse and skirt standing beside two horses pulling a cart. Behind her is a group of men in work clothes as well. There is fenced land to the right of the photograph, and electric power poles and trees line both sides of the road. The accession register and inscription on the photograph identify this as Douglas Road (later renamed in part Canada Way). An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "Working on Douglas Road on hill above Burnaby Lake. No Date."
Subjects
Transportation - Horses
Construction Tools and Equipment
Construction - Road Construction
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Canada Way
Accession Code
HV977.99.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[190-?] (date of original), copied 1977
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-11
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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A treatise on the construction, repairing and tuning of the organ : including also the reed organ, the orchestrelle and the player-piano

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1755
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Faust, Oliver C. (Oliver Cromwell), 1859-
Publication Date
1949
Call Number
786.5192 FAU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV984.39.1
Call Number
786.5192 FAU
Author
Faust, Oliver C. (Oliver Cromwell), 1859-
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Tuners Supply Co.
Publication Date
1949
Physical Description
246 p. : ill. : 14 cm.
Inscription
"G. Candler Piano Tuning & Repairing, 717 Municipal Ave., Ph. 492-4515 Penticton, B.C." -- stamp on Preface and endpaper (back).
"G. Candler 6826 Balmoral St. Burnaby 1, B.C. 524-6283" -- stamp on Preface, p. 246, and endpaper (back).
Library Subject (LOC)
Organ (musical Instrument)
Tuning
Reed organ
Object History
Donor purchased the book ca. 1960 from D.M. Best & Co in Toronto, Ontario.
Notes
Includes index.
"With numerous illustrations" --Title page
Author's full name and dates: Faust, Oliver C. (Oliver Cromwell), 1859-
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Construction of Martin's Auto Villa

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1946]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (right) standing with an unidentified man outside of Martin's Auto Villa which is under construction at 6604 Hastings Street, Burnaby (after 1950 - 6574 Hastings Street).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (right) standing with an unidentified man outside of Martin's Auto Villa which is under construction at 6604 Hastings Street, Burnaby (after 1950 - 6574 Hastings Street).
Subjects
Construction
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin's Auto Villa
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
6574 Hastings Street
Accession Code
BV019.37.21
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1946]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Right Mr. E.W. Martin / P.Eng"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "663"
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Dyke's automobile and gasoline engine encyclopedia : elementary principles, construction, operation and repair of automobiles, gasoline engines and automobile electric systems; including trucks, tractors, motorcoaches, automotive diesel engines, aircraft engines and motorcycles simple, thorough and practical

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Dyke, A. L. (Andrew Lee), 1875-
Edition
20th. ed.
Publication Date
1943
Call Number
629.203 DYK
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.35.85
Call Number
629.203 DYK
Edition
20th. ed.
Author
Dyke, A. L. (Andrew Lee), 1875-
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
The Goodheart-Willcox Co.
Publication Date
1943
Physical Description
xxxvi, 1244 (i.e. 1336), 111 p. : ills., fold., plates (part col.) tables (part fold.) diagrs. ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Automobiles
Automobiles--Maintenance and repair
Automobiles--Motors
Internal combustion engines--Maintenance and repair
Object History
The tools included in this donation belonged to Samuel Robins. Samuel and his wife Sarah Ann Robins moved to Burnaby in 1918. Samuel was a stonemason who worked on many projects in the Lower Mainland, including constructing houses in Shaughnessy and he also worked in the Vancouver City Hall.
Notes
Includes index.
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Electric power transmission tower construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1618
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?] (date of original), copied 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of electric power transmission towers. There are two trucks and a few unidentified men working on the construction, and a tent is put up in front of trees to the right side of the photograph. Also to the right is a BC Electric Railyway company car, with a sign above t…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of electric power transmission towers. There are two trucks and a few unidentified men working on the construction, and a tent is put up in front of trees to the right side of the photograph. Also to the right is a BC Electric Railyway company car, with a sign above the rear window that reads, "B.C. Electric Ry.Co." and "1252" on the door. A man in a suit is standing by driver's door. The people and location are unidentified.
Subjects
Energy Production Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Construction
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Accession Code
HV976.251.23
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?] (date of original), copied 1976
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
22/8/2006
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Farm mechanics' handbook : answers to problems in construction : maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery etc.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4931
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Kilmister, L. M.
Publication Date
c1946
Call Number
631 KIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV002.58.100
Call Number
631 KIL
Author
Kilmister, L. M.
Place of Publication
Regina, Sask.
Publisher
Farm Mechanics Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1946
Physical Description
287 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Farm equipment--Maintenance and repair
Farm buildings--Maintenance and repair
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Grand Coulee Dam under construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20134
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1947 and 1957]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grand Coulee Dam under construction. Water is gushing through the lower section of the dam. The dam was completed in 1942.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grand Coulee Dam under construction. Water is gushing through the lower section of the dam. The dam was completed in 1942.
Subjects
Structures - Dams
Accession Code
BV022.32.556
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1947 and 1957]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-22
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 2 (BV032.22.431)
Note in white ink on album page reads: "GRAND COULEE DAM / 1936"
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Houses under construction

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1948]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.7 x 11.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a row of houses being built along a road lined with electric posts. Catalogue information from 1976 indicates that it is a street scene from Burnaby, ca. 1948. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.7 x 11.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a row of houses being built along a road lined with electric posts. Catalogue information from 1976 indicates that it is a street scene from Burnaby, ca. 1948. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision.
Subjects
Industries - Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.84
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1948]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "278X."
Images
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House under construction on Winch Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15060
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin on top of the roof of a duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin on top of the roof of a duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"
Martin, William Henry
Geographic Access
Winch Street
Street Address
6650 Winch Street
Accession Code
BV019.37.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "6650 Winch St / April 16th 1948 / Bert Elmer & Dad"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "629"
Images
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House under construction on Winch Street

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby. Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin are on top of the roof of the house that is under construction. Other houses are visible along the street.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby. Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin are on top of the roof of the house that is under construction. Other houses are visible along the street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"
Martin, William Henry
Geographic Access
Winch Street
Street Address
6650 Winch Street
Accession Code
BV019.37.36
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Starting the Duplex / 6650 Winch St / April 16th 1948 / Bert, Elmer & Dad, on the roof"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "629"
Images
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Sprott farm under construction

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1900] (date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the "Dovecote" or the Sprott family farm under construction. There is a white fence running along the side of a footpath and a wooden building with scaffolding in the foreground. There is wood piled high beside a small wooden structure to the left of the photograph. Note the thick wo…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the "Dovecote" or the Sprott family farm under construction. There is a white fence running along the side of a footpath and a wooden building with scaffolding in the foreground. There is wood piled high beside a small wooden structure to the left of the photograph. Note the thick wooded region behind the farm property.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Accession Code
HV978.1.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1900] (date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-25
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Historic photo of Cariboo Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13516
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-] date of original, copied [198_]
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 8.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a historic photograph of an unidentified man standing on a boardwalk on the corner of Cariboo Road in Burnaby. Historic photograph includes a label in the top corner that reads: "Cariboo Rd / Burnaby". The road is made of dirt and a two story house is visible across the road from the …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Century Park Museum Association photograph collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 8.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a historic photograph of an unidentified man standing on a boardwalk on the corner of Cariboo Road in Burnaby. Historic photograph includes a label in the top corner that reads: "Cariboo Rd / Burnaby". The road is made of dirt and a two story house is visible across the road from the man.
Subjects
Construction - Road Construction
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Cariboo Road
Accession Code
BV020.5.860
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[190-] date of original, copied [198_]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
25-Aug-2020
Scale
100
Photographer
Brown, Cice Chandler
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Two bulldozers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two bulldozers, belonging to "Holmes & Wilson Trucking", clearing a lot beside a row of houses. Building materials (bricks and lumber) are piled nearby. This may be related to the construction of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamp on back of photograph reads: "342x."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two bulldozers, belonging to "Holmes & Wilson Trucking", clearing a lot beside a row of houses. Building materials (bricks and lumber) are piled nearby. This may be related to the construction of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamp on back of photograph reads: "342x."
Subjects
Industries - Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.76
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Bulldozer clearing a Forested Hill

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man operating a bulldozer clearing a forested hill. There appears to be a backhoe on the other side of the hill of fallen and upturned trees. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photograph: "342X."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man operating a bulldozer clearing a forested hill. There appears to be a backhoe on the other side of the hill of fallen and upturned trees. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photograph: "342X."
Subjects
Land Clearing
Occupations - Labourers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.79
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Bulldozer clearing a lot

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.8 x 11.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man operating a bulldozer and clearing the lot. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photograph: "345L."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.8 x 11.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man operating a bulldozer and clearing the lot. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photograph: "345L."
Subjects
Land Clearing
Occupations - Labourers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.81
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Clearing

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a clearing in the foreground and houses under construction in the background. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photographs: "021X."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a clearing in the foreground and houses under construction in the background. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photographs: "021X."
Subjects
Industries - Construction
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.82
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
There are two identical original prints bearing the same accession number, found in the same location
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Intake of Burnaby's water supply

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription583
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-?] (date of original), copied 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a building by fast flowing stream. There are dense forests to both sides of the photograph, and mountains in the distance. Three men in suits and ties are standing by the house. The catalogue record identifies the photograph as "intake of Burnaby's water supply," and also notes "Bruce…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a building by fast flowing stream. There are dense forests to both sides of the photograph, and mountains in the distance. Three men in suits and ties are standing by the house. The catalogue record identifies the photograph as "intake of Burnaby's water supply," and also notes "Bruce Patterson took this picture."
Subjects
Construction
Geographic Features - Creeks
Public Services - Utilities
Accession Code
HV977.99.25
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[190-?] (date of original), copied 1977
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-18
Photographer
Patterson, Bruce
Notes
Title based on catalogue record
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Man on a bulldozer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man, possibly the operator, is standing on a bulldozer belonging to "Holmes & Wilson Trucking". Lumber stacks are nearby, and the bulldozer is on a clearing for a house lot. This may be related to the construction of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on bac…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man, possibly the operator, is standing on a bulldozer belonging to "Holmes & Wilson Trucking". Lumber stacks are nearby, and the bulldozer is on a clearing for a house lot. This may be related to the construction of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photo: "342X."
Subjects
Land Clearing
Occupations - Labourers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.77
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Man on a bulldozer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man standing on a bulldozer belonging to "Wm. Edstrom" as written on the machine. The bulldozer is on a clearing nearby houses. This may be related to the construction of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of the photograph: "342X."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man standing on a bulldozer belonging to "Wm. Edstrom" as written on the machine. The bulldozer is on a clearing nearby houses. This may be related to the construction of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of the photograph: "342X."
Subjects
Land Clearing
Occupations - Labourers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.78
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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