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Greenhouse and storage shed

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1933 and 1947] (date of original), copied 2014

Collection/Fonds: James Massey family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : sepia ; 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Photograph of a green house and storage shed in Robert Burnaby Park. The greenhouse was built by James Massey and was used as nursery for the gardens within the park. James was the caretaker and resided with his family in the park from 1933 until 1947.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1933 and 1947] (date of original), copied 2014

Collection/Fonds: James Massey family fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : sepia ; 600 dpi

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 581-014

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2014-34

Scope and Content: Photograph of a green house and storage shed in Robert Burnaby Park. The greenhouse was built by James Massey and was used as nursery for the gardens within the park. James was the caretaker and resided with his family in the park from 1933 until 1947.

Subjects: Buildings - Agricultural - Greenhouses

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Lakeview-Mayfield Area

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Greenhouse and storage shed, [between 1933 and 1947] (date of original), copied 2014 thumbnail

Edmonds Street and Kingsway

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1944 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the intersection of Edmonds Street and Kingsway. The triangular Edmonds Block can be seen at the right and Ruth Hollands is visible putting a letter in a mailbox.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 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 ; 2.8 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-411

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the intersection of Edmonds Street and Kingsway. The triangular Edmonds Block can be seen at the right and Ruth Hollands is visible putting a letter in a mailbox.

Subjects: Buildings - Public - Post Offices; Buildings - Commercial - Stores

Names: Hollands, Ruth

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 2 b&w copy prints accompanying; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Geographic Access: Edmonds Street; Kingsway

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

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Edmonds Street and Kingsway, 1944 (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Clara and Jack Nichols

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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).

1 image

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

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Clara and Jack Nichols, [between 1940 and 1944] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Easter window display

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 194-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 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.

1 image

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

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Easter window display

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 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.

1 image

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

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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…

1 image

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

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Employees outside Matheson & Sons Market, 1945 (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

George Geodfrey Nichols and Ruth Nichols

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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.

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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

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George Geodfrey Nichols and Ruth Nichols, [1939 or 1940] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Hickman Family Store

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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 exterior of Hickmans Market. This store was owned and operated by Alf Hickman and was located on Patterson Avenue (later numbered 5932 Patterson Avenue).

1 image

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.: 204-243

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1988-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the exterior of Hickmans Market. This store was owned and operated by Alf Hickman and was located on Patterson Avenue (later numbered 5932 Patterson Avenue).

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Hickman and Son Market

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Patterson Avenue

Street Address: 5932 Patterson Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

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Hickman Family Store, [1940] (date of original), copied 1986 thumbnail

Matheson and Sons Market

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1949 (date of original), copied 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.6 x 12.7 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of the exterior of A. Matheson and Sons Market at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the building read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market," "Fresh Meats - Groceries," "Quality and Service," "Dexter 1372 1373," and "Free Delivery." Signs advertising pric…

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1949 (date of original), copied 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Chamberlain family subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.6 x 12.7 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 179-012

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1986-27

Scope and Content: Photograph of the exterior of A. Matheson and Sons Market at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the building read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market," "Fresh Meats - Groceries," "Quality and Service," "Dexter 1372 1373," and "Free Delivery." Signs advertising prices are outside the store. A sign by the street lights reads, "Signals set for 29 mph." Cars can be seen. This store was previously owned and operated by Alexander MacKenzie.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Matheson and Sons Market; A. MacKenzie and Company Jubilee Store

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Print made from col. slide

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Street Address: 4920 Kingsway

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Marlborough Area

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Matheson and Sons Market

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1949 (date of original), copied 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of the exterior of A. Matheson and Sons Market at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the building read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market," "Fresh Meats - Groceries," "Quality and Service," "Dexter 1372 1373," and "Free Delivery." Signs advertising pric…

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1949 (date of original), copied 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Chamberlain family subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 179-013

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1986-27

Scope and Content: Photograph of the exterior of A. Matheson and Sons Market at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the building read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market," "Fresh Meats - Groceries," "Quality and Service," "Dexter 1372 1373," and "Free Delivery." Signs advertising prices are outside the store. A sign by the street lights reads, "Signals set for 29 mph." This store was previously owned and operated by Alexander MacKenzie.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Matheson and Sons Market; A. MacKenzie and Company Jubilee Store

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Print made from col. slide

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Street Address: 4920 Kingsway

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Marlborough Area

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Nichols Family

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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 ; 2.6 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of (left to right) George Nichols, Jack Nichols and Alma Nichols, in the yard at the back of Nichols Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway). Jack Nichols is wearing a uniform.

1 image

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 ; 2.6 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.8 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-738

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of (left to right) George Nichols, Jack Nichols and Alma Nichols, in the yard at the back of Nichols Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway). Jack Nichols is wearing a uniform.

Subjects: Occupations - Butchers; Buildings - Commercial - Stores; Clothing - Uniforms

Names: Nichols 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

Nichols Family, [between 1940 and 1944] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Nichols Family and Friends

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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 ; 2.6 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of (left to right) George Nichols, Jack Nichols, Alma Nichols, Mickey McGuire, and Clara in the yard at the back of Nichols Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway).

1 image

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 ; 2.6 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.8 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-739

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of (left to right) George Nichols, Jack Nichols, Alma Nichols, Mickey McGuire, and Clara in the yard at the back of Nichols Meat Market at 4016 Kingsway (later renumbered 4548 Kingsway).

Subjects: Occupations - Butchers; Buildings - Commercial - Stores

Names: McGuire, Mickey; Nichols 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; Caption at bottom of photograph reads, "Dad, Jack, Mom, Micky and Clara"; 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

Nichols Family and Friends, [between 1940 and 1944] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Safeway construction

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1941

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 17 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the construction of the Safeway building at Hastings and Gilmore.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1941

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: North Burnaby Board of Trade subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 17 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 476-023

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS2005-8

Scope and Content: Photograph of the construction of the Safeway building at Hastings and Gilmore.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores; Construction

Names: Safeway

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Pinkerton, Gordon

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Hastings Street; Gilmore Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Heights Area

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Sears construction

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1948 and 1950] (date of original), copied 1992

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 9.6 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of the beginning of the construction of Simpson Sears.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1948 and 1950] (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 9.6 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 315-411

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1994-04

Scope and Content: Photograph of the beginning of the construction of Simpson Sears.

Subjects: Construction; Buildings - Commercial - Stores

Names: Simpsons-Sears Limited

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

Sears construction

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1948 and 1950] (date of original), copied 1992

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.3 x 9.6 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of the beginning of the construction of Simpson Sears.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1948 and 1950] (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 ; 7.3 x 9.6 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 315-412

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1994-04

Scope and Content: Photograph of the beginning of the construction of Simpson Sears.

Subjects: Construction; Buildings - Commercial - Stores

Names: Simpsons-Sears Limited

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

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Sperling Avenue and Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37947

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1938 and 1940] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 3.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.1 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Sperling Avenue and Douglas Road. World Bros. Hardware can be seen on the north side of Douglas Road, with the General Store across the street.There are four people on horseback. The photograph was taken from Sperling Avenue.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1938 and 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 ; 2.8 x 3.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.1 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-534

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of Sperling Avenue and Douglas Road. World Bros. Hardware can be seen on the north side of Douglas Road, with the General Store across the street.There are four people on horseback. The photograph was taken from Sperling Avenue.

Subjects: Animals - Horses; Buildings - Commercial - Stores

Names: World Brothers Hardware

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying

Geographic Access: Sperling Avenue; Douglas Road

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Images

Sperling Avenue and Douglas Road, [between 1938 and 1940] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Whitechurch Hardware building

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1940 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 10.5 x 5.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Maurice (Maury) Whitechurch standing at the door of Whitechurch Hardware Store with his mother in-law's springer spaniel, Peggy. Whitechurch Hardware was located at 1316 Sixth Street (later, 7685 Sixth Street) and in operation between 1937 and 1973. The building formerly housed Bell's…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 10.5 x 5.5 cm

Material Details: Border of photograph has scalloped edges

Scope and Content: Photograph of Maurice (Maury) Whitechurch standing at the door of Whitechurch Hardware Store with his mother in-law's springer spaniel, Peggy. Whitechurch Hardware was located at 1316 Sixth Street (later, 7685 Sixth Street) and in operation between 1937 and 1973. The building formerly housed Bell's Dry Goods store until 1937 (with address 1314 Sixth Street) when it was moved slightly north to make room for a two storey building that was built on the corner, maintaining the address of 1314 Sixth Street. In 1974, this building was relocated to Burnaby Village Museum and restored to the former Bell's Dry Goods store.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Hardware Stores

Names: Whitechurch Hardware

Geographic Access: 6th Street

Street Address: 7685 6th Street; 7695 6th Street

Accession Code: BV995.29.1

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1940 and 1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Second Street Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2024-05-22

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on verso of photograph reads: "early 1940's"

Images

Whitechurch Hardware building, [between 1940 and 1945] thumbnail

The Woman's Bakery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36330

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1948]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Woman's Bakery on Hastings Street.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1948]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Hazel L'Estrange subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 248-002

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1991-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Woman's Bakery on Hastings Street.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Stores

Names: The Woman's Bakery

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Hastings Street

Images

Wally Westerman

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Westerman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 11 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Walter "Wally" Westerman posing on a piece of farming equipment on an unidentified farm. Another piece of farming equipment is visible behind him.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Westerman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 11 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Walter "Wally" Westerman posing on a piece of farming equipment on an unidentified farm. Another piece of farming equipment is visible behind him.