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Kelly-Douglas Company

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark697
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1946
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Associated Dates
1946
Heritage Value
The Kelly Douglas Company was founded in 1896 as a wholesale grocery business. It enjoyed rapid success during the Klondike Goldrush of 1898 when it became a primary supplier for prospectors. In 1946, its headquarters moved from Vancouver to Burnaby and a manufacturing plant and warehouse was built on the site.
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Street Address
4700 Kingsway
Images
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Through the Lens of Andy Digney

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10099
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the constru…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum film collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
Material Details
Research and Narration: Lisa Codd
Editing and Audio Recording: Matthew Ball
Special thanks to Paul Digney
Scope and Content
Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the construction and events held at the Oak Theatre; Royal visit motorcade of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; Sports Day at Central Park; Gymcana event at Burnaby Lake Riding Stables; lawn bowling at Central Park; a Depression-era May Day workers’ parade in 1936; May Day celebrations in Burnaby; visits to locations throughout the Lower Mainland, including Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and boat trip up Burrard Inlet; the Digney Speedway; the Digney family at their home on Bonsor Avenue and the Digney Bowling Alley.
Creator
Digney, Andy
Subjects
Events - Parades
Events - May Day
Sports - Bowling
Names
Digney, Andy
Digney Bowling Alley
Digney Speedway
Codd, Lisa
Oak Theatre
Burnaby Lawn Bowling Club
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Central Park
Street Address
6521 Bonsor Avenue
Accession Code
BV019.18.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Media Type
Moving Images
Related Material
See also the City of Burnaby Archives "Digney Family fonds" MI catalogue 562.003 for film masters
Notes
Title based on contents
City of Burnaby Archives holds the original Digney film masters (562.003) that this narrated segment was disseminated from. See Digney family fonds
Images
Video

Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2019_0018_0001_001.mp4
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Opening of Lohn Gardens and Restored Jubilee Grove Arch

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37358
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Earl and Jennie Lohn Perennial Garden and the restored Jubilee Grove Arch - taken during the opening of the gardens in 1994 after the restoration work was completed. This Central Park landmark was built in 1939 as part of "Jubilee Grove", a garden established in 1935 to commemora…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
360-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Earl and Jennie Lohn Perennial Garden and the restored Jubilee Grove Arch - taken during the opening of the gardens in 1994 after the restoration work was completed. This Central Park landmark was built in 1939 as part of "Jubilee Grove", a garden established in 1935 to commemorate the Jubilee of King George V and dedicated during Burnaby's May Day Celebration.
Subjects
Structures - Arches
Geographic Features - Gardens
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Patterson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Images
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Wedding of Vera and Albert Bruce

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37809
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 21, 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Vera and Albert Bruce cutting the cake at their wedding at St. John the Divine Anglican Church near Central Park. Albert is in uniform.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 21, 1944 (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 ; 4.4 x 3.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-397
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Vera and Albert Bruce cutting the cake at their wedding at St. John the Divine Anglican Church near Central Park. Albert is in uniform.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Ceremonies - Weddings
Names
Bruce, Albert
Bruce, Vera
St. John the Divine Anglican Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
3891 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Images
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Alastair Macdonald

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37812
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1940] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alastair Macdonald, in uniform, standing in front of a house at McKay Avenue and Kingsway.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1940] (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 ; 3.9 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-400
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alastair Macdonald, in uniform, standing in front of a house at McKay Avenue and Kingsway.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Macdonald, Alastair
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
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
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Alma, Jack and George F. Nichols

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38175
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1942] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photorgraph of (left to right) Alma, Jack and George F. Nichols in the garden at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway). The family lived behind the Nichols Family Meat Market on Kingsway.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1942] (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 ; 2.8 x 4.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-762
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photorgraph of (left to right) Alma, Jack and George F. Nichols in the garden at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway). The family lived behind the Nichols Family Meat Market on Kingsway.
Subjects
Occupations - Butchers
Names
Nichols Family Meat Market
Nichols, Alma Alberta MacPhaden
Nichols, George Frederick
Nichols, Jack
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4548 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Caravan Motor Court

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35137
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 illustration : col. postcard ; 8.8 x 13.9 cm
Scope and Content
Illustration on a postcard of the Caravan Motor Court, 3605 Kingsway (later renumbered 4875 Kingsway). The description printed on the back of the postcard reads: "Cable Address: Motel-Vancouver, Canada / The Utmost in Comfort / Tiled bathrooms. Twin beds. Electric kitchenettes. Closed garages. Rad…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 illustration : col. postcard ; 8.8 x 13.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
200-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1987-10
Scope and Content
Illustration on a postcard of the Caravan Motor Court, 3605 Kingsway (later renumbered 4875 Kingsway). The description printed on the back of the postcard reads: "Cable Address: Motel-Vancouver, Canada / The Utmost in Comfort / Tiled bathrooms. Twin beds. Electric kitchenettes. Closed garages. Radiant heat. Maid service. Laundrette. / Telephone: DEexter 1138." Written on the back of the postcard is: "Dear Jessie - Arrived here about four this afternoon and so far like what we have seen. Had a delicious fillet dinner at a fine restaurant and tomorrow are going to some of the beautiful places around Vancouver. Expect to go to Victoria Wednesday and stay at least a week - maybe two - depends on how we like it. How are your children? Are they home? Remember us to them. Love, Edith." The postcard is dated "7-24-49," postmarked Vancouver, July 26, 5 PM, 1949, and mailed with three one cent stamps to Mrs. Arthur Klein in Los Angeles, California.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Caravan Motor Court
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4875 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Clara and Jack Nichols

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38153
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1940 and 1944] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.1 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Clara and Jack Nichols in the yard at the back of Nichols Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1940 and 1944] (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 ; 4.1 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-740
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Clara and Jack Nichols in the yard at the back of Nichols Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway).
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Names
Nichols, Jack
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Clara has been alternatively identified as Clara McGuire
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4548 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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"Cookin for the Kids"

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98197
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified person, wearing a shirt that reads "Metrotower [illegible] Complex," cooking hamburgers at an outdoor charity event. A banner reading "Cookin for the Kids" is hanging behind the barbecues.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3275
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified person, wearing a shirt that reads "Metrotower [illegible] Complex," cooking hamburgers at an outdoor charity event. A banner reading "Cookin for the Kids" is hanging behind the barbecues.
Subjects
Events - Fundraising
Occupations - Cooks
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in an August 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Crystal Mall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98138
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified construction worker pushing a wheelbarrow in front of the new Crystal Mall, toward the completion of its construction.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3217
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified construction worker pushing a wheelbarrow in front of the new Crystal Mall, toward the completion of its construction.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4500 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Digney family in Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85249
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1939 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 film clip (5 min., 17sec.) : digital, col., si.
Scope and Content
Item is a digitized film colour segment identified as Reel 12. The film is a compilation of Digney family events. The film opens with children Paul and Bruce Digney running around the Digney family yard at their home on Bonsor Avenue with Andy and Ernest (Dig) Digney looking on. This is followed by…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1939 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Physical Description
1 film clip (5 min., 17sec.) : digital, col., si.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
562-003-12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2014-04
Scope and Content
Item is a digitized film colour segment identified as Reel 12. The film is a compilation of Digney family events. The film opens with children Paul and Bruce Digney running around the Digney family yard at their home on Bonsor Avenue with Andy and Ernest (Dig) Digney looking on. This is followed by interspersed footage of the family's pet dog Nero and puppies along with some brief glimpses of the Royal visit (King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) and cavilicade in 1939 along Kingsway. The film then switches to footage of Digney family Christmas festivities, a cat playing with a fish in a bowl and summer time at Pelican Lake in the 1940s and ends with a dog playing with a ball.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Animals - Dogs
Holidays - Christmas
Animals - Cats
Names
Digney, Andy
Digney, Ernest Frank "Dig"
Digney, Bruce
Digney, Paul
Media Type
Moving Images
Photographer
Digney, Andy
Creator
Digney, Andy
Notes
Title based on contents of film
Geographic Access
Bonsor Avenue
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Video

Digney family in Burnaby, [between 1939 and 1959]

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Easter window display

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1651
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27 x 35 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a window decorated for Easter at the Nichols Family Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway). George and Alma Nichols owned and operated Nichol's Butcher Shop (Nichol's Meat Market). George, Alma and their son Jack lived at 4016 Kingsway behind the butcher shop.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27 x 35 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a window decorated for Easter at the Nichols Family Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway). George and Alma Nichols owned and operated Nichol's Butcher Shop (Nichol's Meat Market). George, Alma and their son Jack lived at 4016 Kingsway behind the butcher shop.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Names
Nichols Family Meat Market
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4548 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV003.15.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/11/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Easter window display

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1652
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27 x 35 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a window decorated for Easter at the Nichols Family Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway). George and Alma Nichols owned and operated Nichol's Butcher Shop (Nichol's Meat Market). George, Alma and their son Jack lived at 4016 Kingsway behind the butcher shop.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27 x 35 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a window decorated for Easter at the Nichols Family Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway). George and Alma Nichols owned and operated Nichol's Butcher Shop (Nichol's Meat Market). George, Alma and their son Jack lived at 4016 Kingsway behind the butcher shop.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Names
Nichols Family Meat Market
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4548 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV003.15.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/11/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Edna and Bill Maggs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37082
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of husband and wife, Bill and Edna Maggs, beside the Burnaby Shoe Hospital and Mr. Shewbrook's insurance office shortly after their wedding.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942 (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 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-545
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of husband and wife, Bill and Edna Maggs, beside the Burnaby Shoe Hospital and Mr. Shewbrook's insurance office shortly after their wedding.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Maggs, Bill
Trehearne, Edna Jean Mayhew Maggs
Burnaby Shoe Hospital
Shewbrooks Real Estate and Insurance
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4539 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Employees outside Matheson & Sons Market

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37656
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1945 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.2 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of employees in front of Matheson & Sons Market at 3576 Kingsway and Nelson Avenue (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway). Left to right: Barry Burns, Angus Matheson, Dan Matheson, Ed Matheson, Lex Henderson, John Matheson, and Gil Summers (kneeling). There are Coca Cola and Roses…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1945 (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 ; 3.2 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-244
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of employees in front of Matheson & Sons Market at 3576 Kingsway and Nelson Avenue (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway). Left to right: Barry Burns, Angus Matheson, Dan Matheson, Ed Matheson, Lex Henderson, John Matheson, and Gil Summers (kneeling). There are Coca Cola and Roses Flour signs over the door. This store was previously owned and operated by Alexander MacKenzie.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Occupations - Grocers
Names
Burns, Barry
Henderson, Lex
Matheson, Angus
Matheson, Dan
Matheson, Ed
Matheson, John
Matheson and Sons Market
Summers, Gil
A. MacKenzie and Company Jubilee Store
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4920 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Flo Nichols and George F. Nichols

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38162
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1943 and 1947] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.3 x 2.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of brother and sister, Flo Nichols and George F. Nichols, standing at the side of a motel on the southeast corner of Willingdon Avenue and Kingsway.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1943 and 1947] (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 2.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-749
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of brother and sister, Flo Nichols and George F. Nichols, standing at the side of a motel on the southeast corner of Willingdon Avenue and Kingsway.
Names
Nichols, Flo
Nichols, George Frederick
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Flo and George Nichols"
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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George family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35278
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1940 (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 the George family brother and sisters. Left to right, Grace George McGhee, Walter George, and Wilhelmina George. Wilhelmina also called Miss Willie. Miss Willie was known as a pioneer pharmacist at West Burnaby Pharmacy at Kingsway and Sussex Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1940 (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.
204-135
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the George family brother and sisters. Left to right, Grace George McGhee, Walter George, and Wilhelmina George. Wilhelmina also called Miss Willie. Miss Willie was known as a pioneer pharmacist at West Burnaby Pharmacy at Kingsway and Sussex Avenue.
Subjects
Occupations - Pharmacists
Names
George, Walter
George, Wilhelmina "Willie"
McGhee, Grace George
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4687 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

George Geodfrey Nichols and Ruth Nichols

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38157
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1939 or 1940] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 5.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of brother and sister George Nichols, Jr. and Ruth Nichols standing outside of Nichols Family Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway). The phone number was Carlton 920.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1939 or 1940] (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 ; 3.1 x 5.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-744
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of brother and sister George Nichols, Jr. and Ruth Nichols standing outside of Nichols Family Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway). The phone number was Carlton 920.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Names
Nichols Family Meat Market
Nichols, George Geodfrey
Nichols, Ruth
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Caption at bottom of photograph reads, "George Geodfrey and Ruth Nichols"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4548 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Jack Nichols

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38164
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1943 and 1947] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 5.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jack Nichols with a decorated wagon in the alley between the 3800 block (later renumbered the 4600 block) of Hazel Street and Kingsway.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1943 and 1947] (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 ; 2.9 x 5.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-751
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jack Nichols with a decorated wagon in the alley between the 3800 block (later renumbered the 4600 block) of Hazel Street and Kingsway.
Subjects
Transportation - Wagons
Names
Nichols, Jack
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

Kingsway West School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36975
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1940 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.6 x 12.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Kingsway West School.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1940 (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 ; 7.6 x 12.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-433
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Kingsway West School.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Names
Kingsway West School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Sussex Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

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