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Burnaby Board of Trade awards

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97544
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Terry Clark, from the Burnaby Board of Trade, posing with a trophy as promotion for the Board's annual awards night.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2883
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Terry Clark, from the Burnaby Board of Trade, posing with a trophy as promotion for the Board's annual awards night.
Subjects
Ceremonies - Awards
Organizations
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Terry Clark, of the Burnaby Board of Trade, shows off one of the trophies that will be handed out to local businesses at its annual awards night on Wednesday."
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Lougheed Mall community service award

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96745
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Randy Delmonico, of the Burnaby Fire Department, presenting a plaque to Bonney Rempel and Clara Loh of Lougheed Mall in recognition of the mall's community service. The three people are standing under the curved glass roof of the mall and some stores are visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2344
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Randy Delmonico, of the Burnaby Fire Department, presenting a plaque to Bonney Rempel and Clara Loh of Lougheed Mall in recognition of the mall's community service. The three people are standing under the curved glass roof of the mall and some stores are visible in the background.
Subjects
Ceremonies - Awards
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Lougheed Town Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a May 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Bonney Rempel and Clara Loh, of Lougheed Mall, admire a plaque being presented to them by Randy Delmonico, of the Burnaby Fire Department. The award recognizes the Mall's community service."
Geographic Access
Austin Road
Street Address
9855 Austin Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cameron Area
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Mayor Bill Copeland

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97391
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
17 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
17 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2766
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992; opening a new housing co-op on Bellwood Avenue; unveiling a plaque for Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles in Deer Lake Park; and cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Station Square Save-On-Foods and the aftermath of the roof collapse.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Government - Local Government
Events
Events - Openings
Names
Copeland, William J.
Brassington, Wayne
Harcourt, Mike
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-1: "Bill Copeland and former Burnaby fire chief Wayne Brassington are "arrested" at City Hall to raise money for the Cancer Society, in 1996."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-2: "Bill Copeland is presented with a "birthday cake" celebrating Burnaby's centennial, in 1992, by Rose Vaughan, 101."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-3: "Bill Copeland tries out the computer touch screen at the grand opening of the newly refurbished CW Parker Carousel, at Burnaby Village Museum in April, 1995."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-4: "Bill Copeland is presented with Burnaby's new city seal by former premier, Mike Harcourt, part of the city's centennial celebration, in 1992."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-6: "Mayor Bill and the late Rudy Spence toast Ellen Betts at a diner honoring her longtime volunteer service with the Burnaby Arts Council, in 1995."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-7: "Copeland is congratulated on his re-election as Mayor, in 1993."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-8: "Mayor Bill laces up to promote a fitness challenge at Burnaby City Hall, in 1994."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-9: "Mayor Bill helps work the phones to promote a Chamber of Commerce membership drive, in 1993."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-10: "Mayor Bill helps unveil a plaque honoring doctors Blythe and Violet Eagles, at Deer Lake Park, in 1994."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-11: "Mayor Bill opens a new housing co-op on Bellwood Ave., with help from Hedy Fry and former MLA, Barry Gray."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-12: "Mayor Bill Copeland briefs the media after the Save-On Foods collapse at Station Square."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-13: "Mayor Bill Copeland, Jim Pattison, and other local dignitaries, are all smiles at the official opening of the new Save-On Foods at Station Square. But shortly after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the new store's roof collapsed."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-15: "Mayor Bill tries out a vegetarian plate at the City Hall cafeteria, in 1996."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-16: "Bill Copeland celebrates his victory in a water pistol "showdown" against rival mayor, the late Len Trabouley, from Port Coquitlam, in 1992."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-17: "Even after he was confined to a wheelchair, following his illness, Bill Copeland continued to attend various city functions."
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Burnaby Historical Society photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98457
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 2000 and 2007]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
8 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from various Burnaby Historical Society projects and events, including the opening of the Interurban tram display at Burnaby Village Museum, closing of Interurban 1223 organization, and the opening of Static Display, all by Pixie McGeachie.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 2000 and 2007]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
8 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
633-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from various Burnaby Historical Society projects and events, including the opening of the Interurban tram display at Burnaby Village Museum, closing of Interurban 1223 organization, and the opening of Static Display, all by Pixie McGeachie.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
McGeachie, Doreen "Pixie"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Photographs include digital captions on recto
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Ceremony of Wading Pool Opening

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1113
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
June 29, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken at the ceremony of a wading pool opening in the Central Park Women's Insitute Playgrounds. Men, women and a boy are gathered outside in front of a building. A signboard reads, "Everybody Smokes / Old Chum / Tobacco / Billiards / Cigar Tobacco and Soft Drinks."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken at the ceremony of a wading pool opening in the Central Park Women's Insitute Playgrounds. Men, women and a boy are gathered outside in front of a building. A signboard reads, "Everybody Smokes / Old Chum / Tobacco / Billiards / Cigar Tobacco and Soft Drinks."
Subjects
Events - Openings
Organizations
Names
Central Park Women's Institute
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Central Park
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV972.204.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
June 29, 1929
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-25
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
An accompanying catalogue note reads: "'Burnaby Broadcast' Thursday, June 6, 1929. p3 / Central Park Women's Institute asked permission to make collections in West Burnaby and Inman Avenue schools to raise money to construct a wading pool in Central Park. They will be informed that the Board appreciate their enterprise on behalf of the children but regret it is against the policy of the Board to allow such collections."
Inscribed on the negative and printed on the bottom of the photograph: "Ceremony of Wading Pool Opening in the Central Park Women's Institute Playgrounds, B.C. / McKay Studio. B.C. / June 29th 1929." Stamped on the back of the photograph: "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / / McKay, B.C. Carl. 1012."
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Confederation Park playground

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38667
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of the Confederation Park playground. A group of children and adults can be seen gathered around and using the swings and slides and other playground equipment. A number of homes on Capitol Hill can be seen in the backgound. Confederation Park opened on June 25, 1927.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
North Burnaby Board of Trade subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
476-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2005-8
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of the Confederation Park playground. A group of children and adults can be seen gathered around and using the swings and slides and other playground equipment. A number of homes on Capitol Hill can be seen in the backgound. Confederation Park opened on June 25, 1927.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Parks
Recreational Devices - Playgrounds
Persons - Crowds
Events - Openings
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Confederation Park
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
250 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Confederation Park's new playground

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1088
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 19 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large gathering of adults and children at Confederation Park for the opening ceremony for the new playground. A man on a pedestal is speaking and a crowd of people are surrounding him. There are six women in front of the gazebo wearing tags attached to the front of their dresses tha…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 19 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large gathering of adults and children at Confederation Park for the opening ceremony for the new playground. A man on a pedestal is speaking and a crowd of people are surrounding him. There are six women in front of the gazebo wearing tags attached to the front of their dresses that spell out "CANADA". There are three dogs in the foreground playing, and a Union Jack is flying in the upper right corner of the photograph.
Subjects
Recreational Devices - Playgrounds
Geographic Features - Parks
Persons - Crowds
Events - Openings
Geographic Access
Confederation Park
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
250 Willingdon Avenue
Accession Code
HV972.51.15
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1927
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-04
Photographer
Charlton and Rathburn
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Embossed inscription beneath photograph reads: "Charlton and Rathburn. / Vancouver. B.C."
Handwritten inscription on verso of photograph reads: "Playground opening / Confederation Park / opening of Playground / Confederation Park / about 1927 / JCD on platform speaking"
1 b&w copy print accompanying
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Down Syndrome Research Foundation Resource Centre opening

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96718
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gordon Hogg, the Minister of Children and Family Development, with two children, Sadie Gates and Lisa Forman, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Down Syndrome Research Foundation Resource Centre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2323
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gordon Hogg, the Minister of Children and Family Development, with two children, Sadie Gates and Lisa Forman, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Down Syndrome Research Foundation Resource Centre.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Public Services - Health Services
Officials - Elected Officials
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Sadie Gates (L), Gordon Hogg, the Minister of Children and Family Development, and Lisa Forman, cut the ribbon to officially open the new Down Syndrom Research Foundation, in North Burnaby."
Geographic Access
Sperling Avenue
Street Address
1409 Sperling Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
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Elizabeth Nelson at Citizens' Plaza opening

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97423
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elizabeth Nelson crouching down to photograph an engraved paving stone at the opening of the Citizens' Plaza at Burnaby City Hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2785
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elizabeth Nelson crouching down to photograph an engraved paving stone at the opening of the Citizens' Plaza at Burnaby City Hall.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Elizabeth Nelson stoops to photograph her sister's commemorative paving stone at the official opening of the new Citizen's Plaza at Burnaby City Hall. For $100, donors could engrave a message on one of the paver stones in the plaza, with half the proceeds going to the charity of their choice."
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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Hastings Safeway opening

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96569
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2005]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the grand opening of the Safeway at Willingdon and Hastings. Photographs depict the Gastown Strutters Dixieland Band playing outside the grocery store and employee Marti Masaro giving samples to shoppers during the event.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2005]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2191
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the grand opening of the Safeway at Willingdon and Hastings. Photographs depict the Gastown Strutters Dixieland Band playing outside the grocery store and employee Marti Masaro giving samples to shoppers during the event.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Events - Openings
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2005 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2191-1: "The Gastown Strutters Dixieland Band entertains shoppers arriving for the grand opening of the new Safeway on Hastings St. in Burnaby.
Caption from metadata for 535-2191-2: "Marti Masaro hands out samples of panini sandwiches at the grand opening Wednesday of the new Safeway grocery store at Hastings and Willingdon, in Burnaby."
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
4440 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
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Ming Wo opening

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97481
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albert Close, the area manager for Henkels Canada, and Ernest Neuman, the NewsLeader's food columnist, at the grand opening of the Ming Wo cookware store in Lougheed Mall. Close is demonstrating how to sharpen a knife as Neuman watches, and they both stand in front of the Ming Wo sign.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2820
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albert Close, the area manager for Henkels Canada, and Ernest Neuman, the NewsLeader's food columnist, at the grand opening of the Ming Wo cookware store in Lougheed Mall. Close is demonstrating how to sharpen a knife as Neuman watches, and they both stand in front of the Ming Wo sign.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Events - Openings
Names
Lougheed Town Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Albert Close, the area manager for Henkels Canada, demonstrates the proper technique for maintaining a knife's edge to the Newsleader's food columnist, Ernest Neuman, at the grand opening of the Ming Wo cookware shop in Lougheed Mall."
Geographic Access
Austin Road
Street Address
9855 Austin Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cameron Area
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Opening of Burnaby North High School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35883
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 5, 1923 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of S.J. Willis (school superintendent) presiding over the official opening of Burnaby North High School, 4375 Pandora Street at Rosser Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 5, 1923 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-742
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of S.J. Willis (school superintendent) presiding over the official opening of Burnaby North High School, 4375 Pandora Street at Rosser Street.
Subjects
Officials
Events - Openings
Names
Burnaby North High School
Willis, S.J.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Pandora Street
Street Address
4375 Pandora Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Opening of Burnaby Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34257
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 6, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.7 x 16.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of Burnaby Park at the foot of 2nd Street. The photograph was likely taken just after the ribbon cutting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 6, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.7 x 16.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of Burnaby Park at the foot of 2nd Street. The photograph was likely taken just after the ribbon cutting.
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Persons - Crowds
Events - Openings
Geographic Features - Parks
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Burnaby Park / Official Opening, August 6th 1927"
Geographic Access
Wedgewood Street
Robert Burnaby Park
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
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Opening of Burnaby Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34576
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 6, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.8 x 24.2 cm mounted on 29.1 x 38.7 cm cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph of the official opening of Burnaby Park at the foot of 2nd Street. A crowd is gathered under an arch decorated with flags, and a ribbon is stretched across the arch.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 6, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.8 x 24.2 cm mounted on 29.1 x 38.7 cm cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
055-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the official opening of Burnaby Park at the foot of 2nd Street. A crowd is gathered under an arch decorated with flags, and a ribbon is stretched across the arch.
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Persons - Crowds
Events - Openings
Geographic Features - Parks
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation on bottom front of cardboard reads, "Burnaby Park / Official Opening, August 6th, 1927"
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
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Opening of the Hastings-Barnet Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38661
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 27 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of twenty-six men seated around a table set. The men (all unidentified) were lunch guests at the Barnet Mill during the official opening of the Hastings-Barnet Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
North Burnaby Board of Trade subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 27 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
476-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2005-8
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of twenty-six men seated around a table set. The men (all unidentified) were lunch guests at the Barnet Mill during the official opening of the Hastings-Barnet Road.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Barnet Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Opening of Wading Pool

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34578
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 29, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.0 x 28.3 cm mounted on 25.4 x 32.0 cm cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of the wading pool at Central Park. There is a crowd of children playing in the water.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 29, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.0 x 28.3 cm mounted on 25.4 x 32.0 cm cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
055-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of the wading pool at Central Park. There is a crowd of children playing in the water.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Buildings - Recreational - Outdoor Swimming Pools
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Continuation of title:"..., Central Park, July 29, 1929"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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SkyTrain Millennium Line opening

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97390
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Robert Moore and Roger Griffiths, two transit enthusiasts, at the opening of the new SkyTrain Millennium Line at Lougheed Town Centre. Moore is posing on the station platform with unidentified members of a crowd and wearing a B.C.E.R. motorman's hat, and Griffiths sits …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2765
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Robert Moore and Roger Griffiths, two transit enthusiasts, at the opening of the new SkyTrain Millennium Line at Lougheed Town Centre. Moore is posing on the station platform with unidentified members of a crowd and wearing a B.C.E.R. motorman's hat, and Griffiths sits on the stairs in the station, below uncut ribbons that feature the names of the new stations.
Subjects
Transportation - Skytrain
Events - Openings
Names
Lougheed Town Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2765-1: "Robert Moore, who worked for transit for 28 years and now calls himself "The Ghost of Transit Past," prepares to board the new Skytrain Millenium Line, at Lougheed Town Centre, at the line's official opening on Saturday."
Caption from metadata for 535-2765-2: "Roger Griffiths waits for his chance to board the Skytrain Millenium Line after the ribbons, representing each of the new stations, are cut at the line's official opening on Saturday."
Geographic Access
Lougheed Highway
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cameron Area
Images
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Sumo event at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97314
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
7 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of a sumo event happening on the front lawn of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, as part of the festivities to celebrate its opening. Photographs depict participants preparing for and wrestling in the event, and members of the crowd.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
7 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2710
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of a sumo event happening on the front lawn of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, as part of the festivities to celebrate its opening. Photographs depict participants preparing for and wrestling in the event, and members of the crowd.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Events - Openings
Sports - Wrestling
Names
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-1: "Mamoru Yamaguchi announces the wrestlers by singing their names in Japanese."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-2: "Wrestlers, their names marked on their backs with pen, wait their turn in the ring."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-3: ""Sumo wrestlers" grapple on the front lawn of the new Nikkei Heritage Centre, in a sumo tournament, part of the opening festivities for the new centre."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-4: "David Sakata gets some help wrapping his "mawashi," the traditional Japanese sumo belt, from M. Naruki."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-5: "A couple of grapplers tumble to the ground outside the sumo ring. The winner in a sumo match is the wrestler who can knock his opponent over so that something other than his feet hit the ground."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-6: "Mike Matsubada, in the white smock, takes the prospective wrestlers through some of the rituals of the sumo match, including having opponents show each other their hands to prove they're not hiding weapons."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-7: "A young fan takes in the action from ringside."
Geographic Access
Southoaks Crescent
Street Address
6688 Southoaks Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Images
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Lee Rankin at Remembrance Day ceremony

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97714
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of former City of Burnaby councillor Lee Rankin, holding a wreath, and an unidentified veteran during a Remembrance Day ceremony.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2988
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of former City of Burnaby councillor Lee Rankin, holding a wreath, and an unidentified veteran during a Remembrance Day ceremony.
Subjects
Officials - Aldermen and Councillors
Ceremonies
Events
Persons - Veterans
Names
Rankin, Lee A.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in a November 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
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Lunar New Year celebrations at Brentwood

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96133
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of lions and ceremonies during Lunar New Year celebrations at Brentwood Town Centre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-1830
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of lions and ceremonies during Lunar New Year celebrations at Brentwood Town Centre.
Subjects
Holidays - Chinese New Year
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Ceremonies
Events
Names
Brentwood Shopping Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-1830-1: "A "Gold Lion" from the Yau King Moon Club welcomes the Year of the Goat at Brentwood Town Centre, on Saturday."
Caption from metadata for 535-1830-2: "Nika White adds her dab in the traditional "Dotting of the Lion's Eye" Ceremony at Chinese New Year celebrations, Saturday at Brentwood Town Centre."
Geographic Access
Lougheed Highway
Street Address
4567 Lougheed Highway
Planning Study Area
Brentwood Area
Images
Less detail

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