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Chuck, "Tubby" Heath, and Eddie Manning

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38033
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 19, 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.6 x 2.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Chuck [last name unknown], Arthur "Tubby" Heath and Eddie Manning standing outside of 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue). They are in uniform. A 1930 Chevrolet and houses can be partially seen behind them.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 19, 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 ; 3.6 x 2.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-620
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Chuck [last name unknown], Arthur "Tubby" Heath and Eddie Manning standing outside of 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue). They are in uniform. A 1930 Chevrolet and houses can be partially seen behind them.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Heath, Arthur "Tubby"
Manning, Eddie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Antrim Avenue
Street Address
6957 Antrim Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
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Construction of the Capitol Hill Community Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36396
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Capitol Hill Community Hall. Workmen are relaxing, standing high on a ledge just below the unfinished roof, as community members stand below them, smiling.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
258-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-21
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Capitol Hill Community Hall. Workmen are relaxing, standing high on a ledge just below the unfinished roof, as community members stand below them, smiling.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Recreational - Community Halls
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Capitol Hill Community Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Howard Avenue
Street Address
361 Howard Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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Construction of the Community Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36397
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Capitol Hill Community Hall. The construction workers are all bent over, busily working on the roof and its supports.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
258-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-21
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Capitol Hill Community Hall. The construction workers are all bent over, busily working on the roof and its supports.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Recreational - Community Halls
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Capitol Hill Community Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Howard Avenue
Street Address
361 Howard Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
Less detail

Construction of the Community Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36398
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Capitol Hill Community Hall. The construction workers are all taking a break to look at the camera from their positions on the roof, the roof's ledge and the ground. A dog is also at the construction site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
258-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-21
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Capitol Hill Community Hall. The construction workers are all taking a break to look at the camera from their positions on the roof, the roof's ledge and the ground. A dog is also at the construction site.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Recreational - Community Halls
Occupations - Labourers
Animals - Dogs
Names
Capitol Hill Community Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Howard Avenue
Street Address
361 Howard Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
Less detail

Construction of the Westminster Rollerway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37111
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print + 6 p.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). A "Commercial Truck Co. Ltd." construction crane is in the foreground.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Joe Russel subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print + 6 p.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
320-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1995-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). A "Commercial Truck Co. Ltd." construction crane is in the foreground.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Westminster Rollerway
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
Less detail

Construction of the Westminster Rollerway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37112
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). Construction workers are standing and sitting on the frame of the building, adding to it.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Joe Russel subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
320-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1995-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). Construction workers are standing and sitting on the frame of the building, adding to it.
Subjects
Construction
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Westminster Rollerway
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
Less detail

Construction of the Westminster Rollerway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37113
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). The construction workers have begun building the wooden walls of the building.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Joe Russel subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
320-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1995-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). The construction workers have begun building the wooden walls of the building.
Subjects
Construction
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Westminster Rollerway
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
Less detail

CP 6151 at Victoria

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3278
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1906]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 6151, a 0-6-0 Switcher (built in 1905 and 1906) at Victoria, British Columbia. A railway labourer looks to be cleaning or painting the side of the locomotive.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 6151, a 0-6-0 Switcher (built in 1905 and 1906) at Victoria, British Columbia. A railway labourer looks to be cleaning or painting the side of the locomotive.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Occupations - Railroad Labourers
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Geographic Access
Victoria
Accession Code
BV985.6114.50
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[after 1906]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-19
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 6151 at/ Victoria"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "840"
Images
Less detail

Doug Swerdfager

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55542
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man identified as Doug Swerdfager, standing outside the air force barracks in Vernon. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Doug. Swerdfager - smartest lad in our class. He was posted to Ottawa 10 minutes from his home."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-017
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man identified as Doug Swerdfager, standing outside the air force barracks in Vernon. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Doug. Swerdfager - smartest lad in our class. He was posted to Ottawa 10 minutes from his home."
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Swerdfager, Doug
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Dr. Elah and Dr. Roger Bliss

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription353
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13.9 x 8.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young couple standing on a brick walled balcony. They are both dressed in white smock-like jackets, with the woman in a skirt and the man in trousers. An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "Elah and her husband. / They are both physicians / Dr. Elah and Dr. Roger Bliss / The…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13.9 x 8.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young couple standing on a brick walled balcony. They are both dressed in white smock-like jackets, with the woman in a skirt and the man in trousers. An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "Elah and her husband. / They are both physicians / Dr. Elah and Dr. Roger Bliss / They live in Hudson N.Y."
Subjects
Occupations - Physicians
Names
Bliss, Elah
Bliss, Roger
Accession Code
HV983.42.93
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-09-26
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Earl and Lloyd Cary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37621
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1943 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Earl and Lloyd Cary in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniforms at the side of 311 Madison Avenue. The uniforms that the men are wearing have been identified as a Corporal and a Sergeant's uniform.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1943 (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 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-209
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Earl and Lloyd Cary in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniforms at the side of 311 Madison Avenue. The uniforms that the men are wearing have been identified as a Corporal and a Sergeant's uniform.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Cary, Earl
Cary, Lloyd
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Madison Avenue
Street Address
311 Madison Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
Less detail

Earl Philips on fishing boat

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19090
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Earl and Adell Philips family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Earl Gene Philips with an arrangement of fish on the deck of a fishing boat. Earl is squatting next to nine freshly caught salmon that are lying on the deck in front of him.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Earl and Adell Philips family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Earl Gene Philips with an arrangement of fish on the deck of a fishing boat. Earl is squatting next to nine freshly caught salmon that are lying on the deck in front of him.
Subjects
Transportation - Boats
Occupations - Fishermen
Names
Philips, Earl Gene
Accession Code
BV022.11.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1948
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Earl / 1948 / #56"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "39"
Images
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Eddie Manning

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38032
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 25, 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, sitting in the living room of the Le Grove house at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) on Christmas Day.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 25, 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 ; 3.0 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-619
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, sitting in the living room of the Le Grove house at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) on Christmas Day.
Subjects
Furniture
Occupations - Military Personnel
Names
Manning, Eddie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Antrim Avenue
Street Address
6957 Antrim Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
Less detail

Eddie Manning with a baby carriage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38029
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1943] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) with a baby carriage. The street and houses can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1943] (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 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-616
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) with a baby carriage. The street and houses can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Geographic Features - Roads
Names
Manning, Eddie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Antrim Avenue
Street Address
6957 Antrim Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
Less detail

Eight fire fighters

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1479
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of eight unidentified fire fighters dress uniforms lined up in front of a fire truck at an unidentified location.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Material Details
Photograph was likely taken out of an album as there is black paper residue on its recto
Scope and Content
Photograph of eight unidentified fire fighters dress uniforms lined up in front of a fire truck at an unidentified location.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Clothing - Uniforms
Accession Code
BV999.55.28
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[194-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Electric power transmission tower construction

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

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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Erecting power line poles

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1617
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?] (date of original), copied 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a power generator / station in the woods. A wire fence is put up around, and there are few unidentified men working on replacing or re-erecting older power line poles, using heavy machinery. There is a man in a suit watching over the operation. The people and location are unidentified…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a power generator / station in the woods. A wire fence is put up around, and there are few unidentified men working on replacing or re-erecting older power line poles, using heavy machinery. There is a man in a suit watching over the operation. The people and location are unidentified, but it is likely that the photograph is taken in Burnaby.
Subjects
Energy Production Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Accession Code
HV976.251.22
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?] (date of original), copied 1976
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
22/8/2006
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Fire at Kapoor Sawmills Ltd.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15206
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
14 Jan. 1947 (date of original), copied 2004
Collection/Fonds
In the Shadow by the Sea collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire at Kapoor Sawmills Limited in January 1947.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
In the Shadow by the Sea collection
Series
Kapoor Singh Siddoo family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire at Kapoor Sawmills Limited in January 1947.
Subjects
Industries - Logging/lumber
Natural Phenomena - Fires
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Names
Kapoor Sawmills Limited
Burnaby Fire Department
Geographic Access
Burrard Inlet
Barnet Marine Park
Accession Code
BV019.32.27
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
14 Jan. 1947 (date of original), copied 2004
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Information from page 6 of The Province newspaper-Jan. 15, 1947 confirms that the fire occurred on January 14, 1947
See page 67 of book "In the Shadow by the Sea - Recollections of Burnaby's Barnet Village". Caption with photograph reads: "The February, 1947 Kapoor Sawmill fire. Maintenance workers were trying to thaw out frozen bearings on a machine with a blowtorch and inadvertently started a fire in oily shavings. all the water pipes were frozen preventing the workers from dousing the intital small flames. Finally, but too late to prevent the mill's destruction, water was pumped in from the inlet by the Burnaby Fire Department."
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Fire at Kapoor Sawmills Ltd.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
14 Jan.1947 (date of original), copied 2004
Collection/Fonds
In the Shadow by the Sea collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire that destroyed the Kapoor Sawmills Limited in January 1947. A group of bystanders are looking on while firefighters from the Burnaby Fire Department fight the blaze.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
In the Shadow by the Sea collection
Series
Kapoor Singh Siddoo family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire that destroyed the Kapoor Sawmills Limited in January 1947. A group of bystanders are looking on while firefighters from the Burnaby Fire Department fight the blaze.
Subjects
Industries - Logging/lumber
Natural Phenomena - Fires
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Names
Kapoor Sawmills Limited
Burnaby Fire Department
Geographic Access
Burrard Inlet
Barnet Marine Park
Accession Code
BV019.32.28
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
14 Jan.1947 (date of original), copied 2004
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Information from page 6 of The Province newspaper-Jan. 15, 1947 confirms that the fire occurred on Tuesday January 14, 1947
See page 67 of book "In the Shadow by the Sea - Recollections of Burnaby's Barnet Village". Caption with photograph reads: "The February, 1947 Kapoor Sawmill fire. Maintenance workers were trying to thaw out frozen bearings on a machine with a blowtorch and inadvertently started a fire in oily shavings. all the water pipes were frozen preventing the workers from dousing the intital small flames. Finally, but too late to prevent the mill's destruction, water was pumped in from the inlet by the Burnaby Fire Department."
Images
Less detail

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