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Burnaby Lake flooding

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35571
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932 (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 taken the year of the big flood. Burnaby Lake rose and inundated Sperling Avenue, forcing people to canoe or boat along the avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932 (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.
204-429
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph taken the year of the big flood. Burnaby Lake rose and inundated Sperling Avenue, forcing people to canoe or boat along the avenue.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Boating
Natural Phenomena - Floods
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Sperling Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Images
Less detail

Cottonwood River flood

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34447
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.3 x 19.7 cm on page 17.5 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the flood of the Cottonwood River. Water can be seen flooding through a wooden fence on the riverbank and two men are visible walking to the right. Trees and other debris are floating down the river.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.3 x 19.7 cm on page 17.5 x 26 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-154
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the flood of the Cottonwood River. Water can be seen flooding through a wooden fence on the riverbank and two men are visible walking to the right. Trees and other debris are floating down the river.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Floods
Geographic Features - Rivers
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Less detail

1935 Ford in the Snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36915
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-?] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a 1935 Ford beside a snow bank.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-?] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-373
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a 1935 Ford beside a snow bank.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Aftermath of plane crash

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34460
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 12.5 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the skeleton of a small plane which crashed on frozen lake near Quesnel. The airplane was heavily damaged by fire. The aircraft belonged to well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 12.5 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-167
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the skeleton of a small plane which crashed on frozen lake near Quesnel. The airplane was heavily damaged by fire. The aircraft belonged to well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
Subjects
Accidents
Transportation - Air
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Less detail

Aircraft on frozen lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34456
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.5 cm on page 17.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a small plane on a frozen lake near Quesnel. A note indicates that the plane belonged well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.5 cm on page 17.5 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-163
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a small plane on a frozen lake near Quesnel. A note indicates that the plane belonged well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Less detail

Aircraft on frozen lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34457
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 4.5 cm on page 17.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph a small plane on a frozen lake near Quesnel. A note indicates that the plane belonged well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 4.5 cm on page 17.5 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-164
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph a small plane on a frozen lake near Quesnel. A note indicates that the plane belonged well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Less detail

Airplane on a frozen lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34462
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12.5 cm on page 17.5 x 26.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an airplane marked "CF-ATA" on a frozen lake near Quesnel. A line of cabins can be seen on the hill in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12.5 cm on page 17.5 x 26.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-169
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of an airplane marked "CF-ATA" on a frozen lake near Quesnel. A line of cabins can be seen on the hill in the background.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Buildings - Residential - Cabins
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Airplane on frozen lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34461
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.2 x 12.5 cm on page 17.5 x 26.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an airplane marked "CF-ATA" on a frozen lake near Quesnel. Two men can be seen standing to the left of the craft, both are unidentified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.2 x 12.5 cm on page 17.5 x 26.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-168
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of an airplane marked "CF-ATA" on a frozen lake near Quesnel. Two men can be seen standing to the left of the craft, both are unidentified.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Anne Peers standing in the snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39094
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.7 x 9 cm on page 17 x 24.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Anne Peers standing in the snow. She is holding a book and a purse in her hands.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.7 x 9 cm on page 17 x 24.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-413
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Anne Peers standing in the snow. She is holding a book and a purse in her hands.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Latham, Anne Peers
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Anne Peers standing in the snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39095
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 9.5 cm on page 17 x 24.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Anne Peers standing in the snow. She has a purse hanging on her arm.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 9.5 cm on page 17 x 24.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-414
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Anne Peers standing in the snow. She has a purse hanging on her arm.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Latham, Anne Peers
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Bezanson brothers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35855
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932
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 the Bezanson brothers, Charlie and Albert. The boys are shown with a homemade bobsled used to careen down Royal Oak Road hill past Oakalla.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932
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.
204-714
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Bezanson brothers, Charlie and Albert. The boys are shown with a homemade bobsled used to careen down Royal Oak Road hill past Oakalla.
Subjects
Transportation - Sleds
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Bezanson, Albert "Al"
Bezanson, Charlie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Royal Oak Avenue
Street Address
7883 Royal Oak Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
Less detail

Building a snowman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36432
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two young children building a snowman on the Martin family property in the winter. The property was at 2671 McKay Avenue (renumbered 6408 McKay Avenue - this area has since been further sub-divided).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Martin family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
270-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-39
Scope and Content
Photograph of two young children building a snowman on the Martin family property in the winter. The property was at 2671 McKay Avenue (renumbered 6408 McKay Avenue - this area has since been further sub-divided).
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Close up of front of Robert's house 5118 Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91837
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1931 and 1932]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts children: John A., Edward (Ted) and Roland in front of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road. Ted and Roland sit in a toboggan while John stands behind them, holding the toboggan's strings. In the background, a large swing frame is attached to the cedar tree. The grou…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1931 and 1932]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 9.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-018
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts children: John A., Edward (Ted) and Roland in front of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road. Ted and Roland sit in a toboggan while John stands behind them, holding the toboggan's strings. In the background, a large swing frame is attached to the cedar tree. The ground is lightly covered with snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Recreational Activities
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "John, Ted (Edward), and Roland Roberts / (winter 1931-32?)"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Maybe x 1932?"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "331"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.18"
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Don Cary in the snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37608
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.3 x 2.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Don Cary in the snow with a snowball at the side of 311 Madison Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.3 x 2.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-196
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Don Cary in the snow with a snowball at the side of 311 Madison Avenue.
Subjects
Recreational Activities
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Cary, Don
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Madison Avenue
Street Address
311 Madison Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
Less detail

Driveway at 3812 Deer Lake Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38726
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1937]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm on page 15 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the driveway, house (in background) and fence of 3812 Deer Lake Avenue (old numbering system), covered with snow. This property was the home of Claude and Kitty Hill.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1937]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm on page 15 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-045
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of the driveway, house (in background) and fence of 3812 Deer Lake Avenue (old numbering system), covered with snow. This property was the home of Claude and Kitty Hill.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6570 Deer Lake Avenue
3812 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Eddie and Bea Matheson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37649
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 3.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of siblings Eddie and Bea Matheson in the snow in the backyard of 2890 McKay Avenue (later renumbered 6149 McKay Avenue).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 3.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-237
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of siblings Eddie and Bea Matheson in the snow in the backyard of 2890 McKay Avenue (later renumbered 6149 McKay Avenue).
Subjects
Recreational Activities
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Matheson, Bea
Matheson, Eddie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Street Address
6149 McKay Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Eddie Matheson in the snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37648
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.4 x 2.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eddie Matheson in the snow in the backyard of 2890 McKay Avenue (later renumbered 6149 McKay Avenue).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.4 x 2.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-236
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eddie Matheson in the snow in the backyard of 2890 McKay Avenue (later renumbered 6149 McKay Avenue).
Subjects
Recreational Activities
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Matheson, Eddie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Street Address
6149 McKay Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Forster family house and store

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34973
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1930] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Wilson Forster's plumbing and electrical business and the Forster family home at 2849 McKay Avenue after a snowfall (later renumbered 6208 McKay Avenue).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1930] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Forster family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
168-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-17
Scope and Content
Photograph of Wilson Forster's plumbing and electrical business and the Forster family home at 2849 McKay Avenue after a snowfall (later renumbered 6208 McKay Avenue).
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Street Address
6208 McKay Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

From Mount Elma 22nd July 1938

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51458
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 22, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.5 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of smoke billowing from the Campbell River fire, seen from Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 22, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.5 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-063
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of smoke billowing from the Campbell River fire, seen from Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Natural Phenomena - Fires
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Note on verso of photograph reads: "Forest fire of July 22nd which formed by a strong North wind threatened the towns of Comox & Courtney [sic] Vancouver Island and other villages. Photo taken from Mt. Elma 4600 ft. Forbidden Plateau 12 miles from the fire. Photo by P.L. Tait. Vancouver B.C."
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "Ordered out 22nd July 1938 ~ but 'the Plateau' was happily ordained 'forbidden' to the Campbell River fire."
Images
Less detail

Hazel Street in the snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38050
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 26.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken from outside 3825 Hazel Street (later renumbered as 4673 Hazel Street) looking east towards Sussex Avenue. A dog is in the foreground, and there is snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 26.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-637
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph taken from outside 3825 Hazel Street (later renumbered as 4673 Hazel Street) looking east towards Sussex Avenue. A dog is in the foreground, and there is snow.
Subjects
Animals - Dogs
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Hazel Street
Street Address
4673 Hazel Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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