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Advertising manager of Simpsons-Sears with two men

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17341
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three men standing together and holding a rug inside the Simpsons-Sears store on opening day, May 3, 1954. J. Waddington, Advertising Manager is identified standing in the centre of the group, the other two men are unidentified.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three men standing together and holding a rug inside the Simpsons-Sears store on opening day, May 3, 1954. J. Waddington, Advertising Manager is identified standing in the centre of the group, the other two men are unidentified.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Waddington, J.
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.91
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
Less detail

Alice and George Grant meet Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36881
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
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 Alice and George Grant meeting Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Burnaby Municipal Hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
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.
315-339
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alice and George Grant meeting Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Burnaby Municipal Hall.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Names
Elizabeth II Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
Grant, Alice Taylor
Grant, George Alford
Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
Less detail

Alma Libre performance

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96591
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified member of musical group Alma Libre playing an acoustic guitar, as part of a performance at a press conference to announce the nominees for the 2001 West Coast Music Awards.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2213
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified member of musical group Alma Libre playing an acoustic guitar, as part of a performance at a press conference to announce the nominees for the 2001 West Coast Music Awards.
Subjects
Occupations - Musicians
Names
Metrotown
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Alma Libre performs at a special press conference at Metropolis at Metrotown to announce the nominees for the 2001 West Coast Music Awards. The band is nominated for Best World Release, and Best Instrumental Release, Non-Classical."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4700 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Al Moore with Simpsons-Sears manager and family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17428
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of A. G. Moore, Assistant Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby (right) standing with two unidentified members of Simpsons-Sears staff and a young boy inside the Simpsons-Sears store on opening day.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of A. G. Moore, Assistant Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby (right) standing with two unidentified members of Simpsons-Sears staff and a young boy inside the Simpsons-Sears store on opening day.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Moore, A.G. "Al"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.175
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Photographer
On-The-Spot Photographers
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "ON-THE-SPOT PHOTOGRAPHERS / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C."
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "24"
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera
Images
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A. Matheson and Sons Market

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34063
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 9.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the A. Matheson & Sons store building located at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the store read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market / Fresh Meats - Groceries / Quality and Service / Dexter 1372, 1373 / Free Delivery." Additional signs and billboard…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 9.0 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
006-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the A. Matheson & Sons store building located at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the store read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market / Fresh Meats - Groceries / Quality and Service / Dexter 1372, 1373 / Free Delivery." Additional signs and billboards include "Burnaby Liberal Committee Rooms" and a cigarette billboard. 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
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4920 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

Ambulance workers at a car accident

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97019
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified ambulance workers tending to the unidentified occupants of a car involved in a three-vehicle accident on Kingsway by Sperling.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2551
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified ambulance workers tending to the unidentified occupants of a car involved in a three-vehicle accident on Kingsway by Sperling.
Subjects
Emergency Services - Ambulance Services
Accidents - Automobile Accidents
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a July 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Emergency workers tend to two injured occupants in a small pick-up truck, the middle vehicle in a three-vehicle accident during Wednesday's rush hour, on Kingsway, just west of Sperling."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Sperling Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Images
Less detail

Appliance display at Simpsons-Sears Days

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17362
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1954]
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a display of appliances set up in the parking lot of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959, 4750 Kingsway) during Simpsons-Sears Days. A tarp is covering the appliance display to protect it from the rain. An unidentified man and child are standing under the tar…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a display of appliances set up in the parking lot of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959, 4750 Kingsway) during Simpsons-Sears Days. A tarp is covering the appliance display to protect it from the rain. An unidentified man and child are standing under the tarp. The pavement is wet from the rain.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.112
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1954]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
Less detail

Artist Graeme Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96820
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of artist Graeme Shaw working on a painting of a landscape in the lobby of the Metrotown Office Complex, as part of an exhibition of local artists' works to benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. The curved glass windows of the lobby and the neighbouring tower are also visible in the p…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2378
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of artist Graeme Shaw working on a painting of a landscape in the lobby of the Metrotown Office Complex, as part of an exhibition of local artists' works to benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. The curved glass windows of the lobby and the neighbouring tower are also visible in the photograph.
Subjects
Occupations - Artists
Buildings - Commercial - Offices
Events - Fundraising
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Graeme Shaw works on a landscape in the towering lobby of the Metrotown Office Complex, to add to an exhibit of works by local artists to benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Astor Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34586
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Astor Hotel at 4561 Kingsway and McKay Avenue. A hotel sign reads, "Welcome HRH Princess Margaret to Burnaby." The Astor Coffee Shop is to the right of the hotel.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
060-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Astor Hotel at 4561 Kingsway and McKay Avenue. A hotel sign reads, "Welcome HRH Princess Margaret to Burnaby." The Astor Coffee Shop is to the right of the hotel.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Astor Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4561 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

At the Gai Paree Supper Club

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66396
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 6, 1952
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm, mounted in card ; 12.5 x 33.5 cm, folded to 12.5 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of William Ewart "Bill" Grieve sitting at a table at the Gai Paree Supper Club with Clifford G. Brown. The four other individuals at the table have not been identified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 6, 1952
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm, mounted in card ; 12.5 x 33.5 cm, folded to 12.5 x 17 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
523-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2011-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of William Ewart "Bill" Grieve sitting at a table at the Gai Paree Supper Club with Clifford G. Brown. The four other individuals at the table have not been identified.
Subjects
Events - Parties
Names
Grieve, William Ewart "Bill"
Brown, Clifton Gilbert, 1889-1960
Gai Paree Supper Club
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of card mount reads: "2004 January I believe the Gai Paree has disappeared"
Notes inside card on recto of photograph mount read: "Maybe wartime?", "Bill Grieve, Chair of Burnaby School Bd circa 1955?" and "Clifford [sic] G. Brown, a school superintendent after whom a Pool named by Burnaby Lake"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
6669 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Less detail

Avril Lavigne concert at Metrotown

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96809
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne playing an acoustic outdoor mini-concert at Metrotown to promote her upcoming album. Photographs depict Lavigne performing and the crowd during the performance.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2367
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne playing an acoustic outdoor mini-concert at Metrotown to promote her upcoming album. Photographs depict Lavigne performing and the crowd during the performance.
Subjects
Occupations - Musicians
Events - Competitions
Names
Metrotown
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2367-1: "Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne plays an acoustic set at a free outdoor mini-concert at Metrotown Tuesday, to promote her upcoming album."
Caption from metadata for 535-2367-2: "Fans of all ages enthusiastically greet Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne at a free outdoor mini-concert to promote her upcoming new CD, Tuesday at Metrotown in Burnaby."
Caption from metadata for 535-2367-3: "Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne performs a six-song acoustic set at a free outdoor concert Tuesday at Metrotown in Burnaby. The concert was the only local stop in a tour of North American shopping malls to promote her upcoming CD, "Under My Skin.""
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4700 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Birdhouse workshop at Old Orchard Shopping Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96643
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sara Mirhashemi painting a birdhouse built during a workshop at the Old Orchard Shopping Centre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2265
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sara Mirhashemi painting a birdhouse built during a workshop at the Old Orchard Shopping Centre.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Crafts
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Names
Old Orchard Shopping Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a May 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Sara Mirhashemi, 10, paints the bird house she built at a bird house workshop at the Old Orchard Shopping Centre."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4469 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Blue Haven Motel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35136
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 8.9 x 13.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Blue Haven Motel, 7026 Kingsway. The description printed on the back of the postcard reads, "Blue Haven Motel / 7026 Kingsway, South Burnaby, B.C., Canada / Mrgs.: Mr. and Mrs. A. Pearson / 22 Units - 4 Stars - AAA - ACRA / T.V. Equipped / Telephone LA 1-9942." The bui…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 8.9 x 13.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
199-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1987-10
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Blue Haven Motel, 7026 Kingsway. The description printed on the back of the postcard reads, "Blue Haven Motel / 7026 Kingsway, South Burnaby, B.C., Canada / Mrgs.: Mr. and Mrs. A. Pearson / 22 Units - 4 Stars - AAA - ACRA / T.V. Equipped / Telephone LA 1-9942." The building on the left side of the photograph has "Office" written on the door. Cars and motel units are seen at the right.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Blue Haven Motel
Media Type
Photograph
Responsibility
Printed on back of postcard: "Traveltime product. Made in Vancouver, Canada, by Grant-Mann Lithographers, Ltd."
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7026 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
Less detail

Bluey Day event

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97027
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Dave Edgecombe, of the Burnaby Fire Department, and Jeff Meyers, of the New Westminster Police, getting their heads shaved by unidentified people during "Bluey Day" at Metrotown Centre, where emergency services personnel volunteer to get their heads shaved to raise mone…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2559
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Dave Edgecombe, of the Burnaby Fire Department, and Jeff Meyers, of the New Westminster Police, getting their heads shaved by unidentified people during "Bluey Day" at Metrotown Centre, where emergency services personnel volunteer to get their heads shaved to raise money for the Michael Cuccione Foundation, Canuck Place and Children's Hospital.
Subjects
Events - Fundraising
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Occupations - Police Officers
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Metrotown
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2559-1: "Dave Edgecombe, of the Burnaby Fire Department, discovers that the path to baldness can be more harrowing than the destination, as he gives up his hair at the annual Bluey Day at Metrotown Centre. More than 50 emergency services personnel from around the Lower Mainland volunteered to get their heads shaved to raise money for the Michael Cuccione Foundation, Canuck Place and Children's Hospital."
Caption from metadata for 535-2559-2: "Jeff Meyers, of the the New Westminster Police, gets a whole new look for the summer at the annual Bluey Day at Metrotown Centre in Burnaby. More than 50 emergency services personnel from around the Lower Mainland volunteered to give up their hair to raise money for the Michael Cuccione Foundation, Canuck Place and Children's Hospital."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4700 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Bonsor Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37282
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1958]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Bonsor Hall (formerly the Kingsway West School). A note on the back of the photograph reads: "The Old Bonsor Hall - Formerly Kingsway W. School as in Burnaby Courier." The photograph was taken by the Burnaby Courier newspaper ca. 1958.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1958]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Norah Code subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
345-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1997-05
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Bonsor Hall (formerly the Kingsway West School). A note on the back of the photograph reads: "The Old Bonsor Hall - Formerly Kingsway W. School as in Burnaby Courier." The photograph was taken by the Burnaby Courier newspaper ca. 1958.
Subjects
Buildings - Recreational - Community Halls
Buildings - Schools
Names
Bonsor Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Code, Norah
Notes
Title based on caption.
Photographs in this collection were taken and compiled by Norah Code, former editor of the "Burnaby Courier" newspaper during the course of her work for the newspaper.
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4800 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Boundary Road and Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34709
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1959]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.0 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of buildings at Boundary Road and Kingsway, southwest corner. A typed description on the back of the photograph reads, "The new Hemlock (automatic) and old Dexter (manual) exchanges. / B.C. Telephone Company."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1959]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.0 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
113-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of buildings at Boundary Road and Kingsway, southwest corner. A typed description on the back of the photograph reads, "The new Hemlock (automatic) and old Dexter (manual) exchanges. / B.C. Telephone Company."
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Geographic Features - Roads
Names
British Columbia Telephone Company
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Williams Brothers Photographers Limited
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on back of photograph reads, "Williams Bros. Photographers Ltd. / 413 Granville St. Vancouver 2, B.C. / Phone Tatlow 8588"
Geographic Access
Boundary Road
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Images
Less detail

Brian Gillin in torch relay

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96924
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Brian Gillin, a Vancouver fire fighter, running down Kingsway during the torch relay for the World Police and Fire Games to be held in Indianapolis. A fire truck and other emergency vehicles are in the background, following Gillin.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2479
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Brian Gillin, a Vancouver fire fighter, running down Kingsway during the torch relay for the World Police and Fire Games to be held in Indianapolis. A fire truck and other emergency vehicles are in the background, following Gillin.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Events
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a May 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Brian Gillin, a Vancouver firefighter, carries the torch for the World Police and Fire Games, on Kingsway, through Burnaby and New Westminster, on its way to the competition, to be held in Indianapolis, beginning June 8."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
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Building fatigue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36566
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of "BUILDING FATIGUE" inside the second Burnaby Municipal Hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Archie Miller subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
296-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1992-36
Scope and Content
Photograph of "BUILDING FATIGUE" inside the second Burnaby Municipal Hall.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Dibble, Bob
Notes
Title taken from caption given to photograph in original pamphlet
Photographs copies of originals used in "UNITE BURNABY" pamphlet which asked citizens to "VOTE YES" to the construction of a new Municipal Hall in Burnaby
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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Burnaby Council

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55647
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1954
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the eight members of Burnaby's 1954 Municipal Council. From left to right they are; Fred Philps, Wesley Morrison, Arnold Hean, Reeve Charles MacSorley (seated), Patricia Wilks, Sam Hughes, William Philps, and Gerald Charlton. This photograph was likely taken in Burnaby Municipal Hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1954
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-041
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the eight members of Burnaby's 1954 Municipal Council. From left to right they are; Fred Philps, Wesley Morrison, Arnold Hean, Reeve Charles MacSorley (seated), Patricia Wilks, Sam Hughes, William Philps, and Gerald Charlton. This photograph was likely taken in Burnaby Municipal Hall.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Philps, Fred
Philps, William P.
Morrison, Wesley
Hean, Arnold F.C.
MacSorley, Charles W.
Wilks, Patricia
Hughes, Samuel E.
Charlton, Gerald
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Davis, W.T.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso identifies the people in the photograph
Note on verso reads: "1954"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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Burnaby Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96413
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joe Robinson, owner of the Muffler Man garage on Kingsway, posing outside the old Burnaby Hotel (formerly Hotel Burnaby) before its demolition. The abandoned hotel is boarded up and surrounded by a fence.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2083
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joe Robinson, owner of the Muffler Man garage on Kingsway, posing outside the old Burnaby Hotel (formerly Hotel Burnaby) before its demolition. The abandoned hotel is boarded up and surrounded by a fence.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Hotel Burnaby
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Joe Robinson, the owner of the Muffler Man garage on Kingsway for the past 14 years, says he'll be glad to see the old Burnaby Hotel finally torn down, as the vacant building has become a lure to vandals and squatters."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7610 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
Less detail

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