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20th century typewriting : complete course

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Lessenberry, D. D. (David Daniel), 1896-
Crawford, T. James (Thomas James)
Edition
6th ed.
Publication Date
c1952
Call Number
652.3 LES
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV007.2.1
Call Number
652.3 LES
Edition
6th ed.
Author
Lessenberry, D. D. (David Daniel), 1896-
Crawford, T. James (Thomas James)
Place of Publication
Cincinnati
Publisher
South-Western Publishing Co.
Publication Date
c1952
Physical Description
340 p. : ill. : 20 x 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Typewriting
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Books
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Southoaks Crescent
Street Address
4939 Canada Way
6650 Southoaks Crescent
Names
Burnaby South High School
Burnaby Central Secondary School
Object History
Was used by Burnaby resident Barbara Copan when she taught typing at Burnaby Central circa 1963-65. It may have originally belonged to Barbara's mother who also taught typing at Burnaby South High School circa 1957 to 1965. She mainly taught typing in night school.
Notes
Authors' given name and date as follows: Lessenberry, D.D. (David Daniel), 1896- Crawford, T. James (Thomas James)
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Bird's Eye View of the Burnaby Lake Area

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1977
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : b&w print on paper ; 43 x 63.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a map titled "Birds Eye View of the Burnaby Lake Area Circa 1910". The overview of the Burnaby Lake area was compiled and drawn at Heritage Village by curator John Adams and artist, Carol Swan. The map identifies the Burnaby Lake inter-urban tram line; roads including: Sperling Ave…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Heritage Village Museum exhibits and artifacts series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : b&w print on paper ; 43 x 63.5 cm
Material Details
Scale indeterminable
Scope and Content
Item consists of a map titled "Birds Eye View of the Burnaby Lake Area Circa 1910". The overview of the Burnaby Lake area was compiled and drawn at Heritage Village by curator John Adams and artist, Carol Swan. The map identifies the Burnaby Lake inter-urban tram line; roads including: Sperling Avenue (Pole Line Road); Gilpin Avenue; Douglas Road; trail to Vancouver Westminster Road (Kingsway); Buckingham Avenue; Haszard Street; various farms and residences including: Charles Sprott "Norland"; H.T. Ceperley "Fairacres"; Claude Hill's "Brookfield farm" and "Broadview"; F.J. Hart's "Avalon"; Miss Woodward's former and new home, school and post office; Councillor Edgar's hunting cabin; Edgar Sprott's "Mayfield farm" and "Mayfield Lodge"; F.J. Peers "Greyfriars"; Arthur de Windt Haszard; Bernard Hill's boathouse as well as other landmarks including: Doran's Mill; tram stations; Burnaby Lake Store; logging camps; wood cutter's shacks; ice houses; cranberry bog; Still Creek; Deer Lake; Burnaby Lake; Deer Lake Creek; Provincial Government Reserve Proposed Hospital (later Oakalla Prison).
Creator
Adams, John
Swan, Carol
Names
Hill, Arthur Claude
Sprott, Charles Frederick
Sprott, Louis "Edgar"
Hart, Frederick John, 1884-1945
Ceperley, H.T.
Woodward, Maude
Woodward, Harriet
Peers, Francis J.
Haszard, Arthur de Windt
Hill, Bernard R.
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Sperling Avenue
Haszard Street
Buckingham Avenue
Accession Code
BV021.1.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1977
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Related Material
See also: Life with the Moores of Hart House : pioneer days on Burnaby's Deer Lake
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-11-12
Scale
100
Notes
Transcribed title
Compiled by John Adams; illustration by Carol Swan
The map depicts the Burnaby Lake Tram Line as being double tracked, whereas in reality it was single tracked.
Map is part of the book "Life with the Moores of Hart House : pioneer days on Burnaby's Deer Lake https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumlibrary6314-102
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Bird's Eye View of the Burnaby Lake Area

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1977
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : b&w print with watercolour ; 43 x 63.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a map titled "Birds Eye View of the Burnaby Lake Area Circa 1910". The overview of the Burnaby Lake area was compiled and drawn at Heritage Village by curator John Adams and artist, Carol Swan. The map identifies the Burnaby Lake inter-urban tram line; roads including: Sperling Ave…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Heritage Village Museum exhibits and artifacts series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : b&w print with watercolour ; 43 x 63.5 cm
Material Details
Scale indeterminable
Scope and Content
Item consists of a map titled "Birds Eye View of the Burnaby Lake Area Circa 1910". The overview of the Burnaby Lake area was compiled and drawn at Heritage Village by curator John Adams and artist, Carol Swan. The map identifies the Burnaby Lake inter-urban tram line; roads including: Sperling Avenue (Pole Line Road); Gilpin Avenue; Douglas Road; trail to Vancouver Westminster Road (Kingsway); Buckingham Avenue; Haszard Street; various farms and residences including: Charles Sprott "Norland"; H.T. Ceperley "Fairacres"; Claude Hill's "Brookfield farm" and "Broadview"; F.J. Hart's "Avalon"; Miss Woodward's former and new home, school and post office; Councillor Edgar's hunting cabin; Edgar Sprott's "Mayfield farm" and "Mayfield Lodge"; F.J. Peers "Greyfriars"; Arthur de Windt Haszard; Bernard Hill's boathouse as well as other landmarks including: Doran's Mill; tram stations; Burnaby Lake Store; logging camps; wood cutter's shacks; ice houses; cranberry bog; Still Creek; Deer Lake; Burnaby Lake; Deer Lake Creek; Provincial Government Reserve Proposed Hospital (later Oakalla Prison).
Creator
Adams, John
Swan, Carol
Names
Hill, Arthur Claude
Sprott, Charles Frederick
Sprott, Louis "Edgar"
Hart, Frederick John, 1884-1945
Ceperley, H.T.
Woodward, Maude
Woodward, Harriet
Peers, Francis J.
Haszard, Arthur de Windt
Hill, Bernard R.
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Sperling Avenue
Haszard Street
Buckingham Avenue
Accession Code
BV021.1.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1977
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Related Material
See also: Life with the Moores of Hart House : pioneer days on Burnaby's Deer Lake
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-11-12
Scale
100
Notes
Transcribed title
Compiled by John Adams; illustration by Carol Swan
The map depicts the Burnaby Lake Tram Line as being double tracked, whereas in reality it was single tracked.
Map is part of the book "Life with the Moores of Hart House : pioneer days on Burnaby's Deer Lake https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumlibrary6314-102
This is a print made from original illustration and appears to be hand-coloured with watercolour at a later date.
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Bygones of Burnaby : an anecdotal history

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Publication Date
1976
c1975
Call Number
971.133 MCG COPY 4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
971.133 MCG COPY 4
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
Century Park Museum Association
Publication Date
1976
c1975
Physical Description
108 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Notes
4 copies held: copy 4.
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Coleman service manual and parts list

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Coleman Lamp and Stove Company
Publication Date
1950
Call Number
796 COL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.99.5
Call Number
796 COL
Author
Coleman Lamp and Stove Company
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Coleman Lamp and Stove Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
1950
Series
Coleman service manual and parts list, no. 7
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. : 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Commercial catalogs
Gas-lighting
Gas--Heating and cooking
Gas appliances
Camp stoves
Lamps
Stoves, Gas
Camping--Equipment and supplies
Irons (Pressing)
Catalogs
Notes
Includes index.
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Eaton's catalogue: fall and winter, 1975

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5421
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
[Winnipeg]
Publication Date
1975
Call Number
381 EAT 1975
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV012.14.166
Call Number
381 EAT 1975
Edition
[Winnipeg]
Place of Publication
[Toronto]
Publisher
[T. Eaton Co. Ltd.]
Publication Date
1975
Series
Eaton's catalogue
Physical Description
894 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Manufactures
Department stores--Canada
Catalogs
Names
T. Eaton Company Limited
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Eaton's catalogue: spring and summer, 1976

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5423
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
[Winnipeg]
Publication Date
1976
Call Number
381 EAT 1976
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV012.14.165
Call Number
381 EAT 1976
Edition
[Winnipeg]
Place of Publication
[Toronto]
Publisher
[T. Eaton Co. Ltd.]
Publication Date
1976
Series
Eaton's catalogue
Physical Description
698 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Manufactures
Department stores--Canada
Catalogs
Names
T. Eaton Company Limited
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Eaton's christmas 1975

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3383
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Eaton's
Publication Date
1975
Call Number
381 EAT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV993.1.2
Call Number
381 EAT
Author
Eaton's
Place of Publication
Winnipeg
Publisher
Eaton's
Publication Date
1975
Physical Description
434 p. : ill. : 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Manufactures
Catalogs
Names
T. Eaton Company Limited
Notes
Includes index.
"Let Eaton's Share a Special Moment with You" -- Spine
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Outline of Burnaby history : jubilee number, 1952

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Publication Date
1952
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.198.14
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 1
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Place of Publication
[S.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1952
Printer
Wrigley Printing
Physical Description
26, [1] p. : ports.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
British Columbia--History
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Outline of Burnaby history : jubilee number, 1952

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Publication Date
1952
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.198.24
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 11
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Place of Publication
[S.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1952
Printer
Wrigley Printing
Physical Description
26, [1] p. : ports.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
British Columbia--History
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Outline of Burnaby history : jubilee number, 1952

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Publication Date
1952
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 13
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.198.26
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 13
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Place of Publication
[S.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1952
Printer
Wrigley Printing
Physical Description
26, [1] p. : ports.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
British Columbia--History
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Outline of Burnaby history : jubilee number, 1952

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Publication Date
1952
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 14
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.198.27
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 14
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Place of Publication
[S.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1952
Printer
Wrigley Printing
Physical Description
26, [1] p. : ports.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
British Columbia--History
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Outline of Burnaby history : jubilee number, 1952

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Publication Date
1952
Call Number
971.01 GRE Copy 15
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.198.28
Call Number
971.01 GRE Copy 15
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Place of Publication
[S.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1952
Physical Description
26, [1] p. : ports.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
British Columbia--History
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Outline of Burnaby history : jubilee number, 1952

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Publication Date
1952
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 16
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.198.29
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 16
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Place of Publication
[S.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1952
Printer
Wrigley Printing
Physical Description
26, [1] p. : ports.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
British Columbia--History
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Outline of Burnaby history : jubilee number, 1952

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Publication Date
1952
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 17
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.198.30
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 17
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Place of Publication
[S.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1952
Printer
Wrigley Printing
Physical Description
26, [1] p. : ports.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
British Columbia--History
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Outline of Burnaby history : jubilee number, 1952

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3299
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Publication Date
1952
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 18
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.198.31
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 18
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Place of Publication
[S.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1952
Printer
Wrigley Printing
Physical Description
26, [1] p. : ports.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
British Columbia--History
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Outline of Burnaby history : jubilee number, 1952

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Publication Date
1952
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 19
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.198.32
Call Number
971.1 GRE Copy 19
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Place of Publication
[S.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1952
Printer
Wrigley Printing
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
British Columbia--History
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Planning Map of Chinese Market Gardens on Marine Drive

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1950 and 1959] (date of original), 2017 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Herbert Yee Law family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col. ; 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Scanned copy of a survey plan of district lots 163, 162, 157, 158, and 165, near the Chinese Market Gardens along Marine Drive.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Herbert Yee Law family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col. ; 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Scanned copy of a survey plan of district lots 163, 162, 157, 158, and 165, near the Chinese Market Gardens along Marine Drive.
History
Survey plan of district lots 163, 162, 157, 158, and 165, which is primarily the area farmed by Chinese and Chinese-Canadian market gardeners around Marine Drive between Royal Oak and Mandeville (present-day Nelson). Two Chinese/Chinese Canadian land owners can be seen on the map: N.G. Wah Sing (or Ng Wah Sing) and Yee Law (or Herbert Law).
Subjects
Agriculture - Crops
Agriculture - Farms
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Law, Yee "Herbert"
Chinese Market Gardens
Geographic Access
Marine Drive
Accession Code
BV017.40.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1950 and 1959] (date of original), 2017 (date of duplication)
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
11/19/2017
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of copy scan of map
Herbert Yee Law was donor's father and this map may have originally been his copy of the city planning/engineering documents.
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Plan of Survey Lot A of Block 1 District Lot 42

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
June 1957
Collection/Fonds
Seaforth School fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 survey plan : blueline print ; 42.5 x 47 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a survey plan of Lot A, of Block 1, District Lot 42, Group 1, New Westminster District. According to Explanatory Plan 5421 Burnaby, B.C. Seaforth School and grounds are noted on plan on the corner of Piper Avenue and Government Street.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Seaforth School fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 survey plan : blueline print ; 42.5 x 47 cm
Material Details
Scale: 1 inch = 50 feet
Scope and Content
Item consists of a survey plan of Lot A, of Block 1, District Lot 42, Group 1, New Westminster District. According to Explanatory Plan 5421 Burnaby, B.C. Seaforth School and grounds are noted on plan on the corner of Piper Avenue and Government Street.
Creator
Burnett, David H.
Names
Seaforth School
Accession Code
BV987.2.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
June 1957
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-07-07
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Title reads: "PLAN OF SURVEY / LOT "A", OF BLOCK 1 / DISTRICT LOT 42, 'GROUP 1 , / NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT / ACCORDING TO EXPLANATORY PLAN 5421 / BURNABY, B.C."
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Sectional map and street directory of Vancouver : Dial map of greater Vancouver including adjacent municipalities

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[ca. 1950]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 maps and 1 p. of textual records on 1 sheet : lithographic prints, col. ; 55.5 x 75 cm + 2 dials and 25 x 72 cm + directory on sheet 55.5 x 75 cm, folded to 28.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a sectional map and street directory titled "Dial Map of Greater Vancouver and adjacent Municipalities" with a map on one side titled "Dial Map of Greater Vancouver and Suburbs" including Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Burnaby and includes street car and bus lines, railways,…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Series
Maps of Burnaby and Greater Vancouver series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 maps and 1 p. of textual records on 1 sheet : lithographic prints, col. ; 55.5 x 75 cm + 2 dials and 25 x 72 cm + directory on sheet 55.5 x 75 cm, folded to 28.5 x 12.5 cm
Material Details
Scales 1:42240, 1:144823
2 alphabetic dials on narrow strips of paper attached to map by grommets
Scope and Content
Item is a sectional map and street directory titled "Dial Map of Greater Vancouver and adjacent Municipalities" with a map on one side titled "Dial Map of Greater Vancouver and Suburbs" including Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Burnaby and includes street car and bus lines, railways, hospitals, parks, block nos. and street indexes with two alphabetic dials, one for Vancouver, the other for New Westminster. The other side of the map includes a map of "Fraser Valley" along with a directory of Vancouver street car and bus routes, business blocks, public buildings, hospitals, bathing beaches, locations of Vancouver fire halls and Vancouver city schools.
Creator
Dominion Map and Blueprint Co.
Publisher
Sectional Map and Street Directory Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV000.3.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[ca. 1950]
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Scan Resolution
380
Scan Date
22-Dec-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of map
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