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Arrow Neon Sign

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Description
Commercial building.
Associated Dates
1961
Other Names
Lost in the 50's Drive-in
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Other Names
Lost in the 50's Drive-in
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Associated Dates
1961
Description
Commercial building.
Heritage Value
The Arrow Neon Sign was built in 1961 by the Neonette Sign Company of New Westminster when this property was opened as the Tomahawk Drive-in Restaurant. The restaurant was later known as Lindy's Burger and in 1990, the business was renamed Lost in the 50's Drive-in. It stands 20-foot tall and is composed of a large double-sided hollow steel panel serpentine arrow mounted on a pole supporting a lexan sign panel measuring approximately 8 feet wide by 4 feet tall. The sign was designed with three illuminated features: a round lamp at the top of the pole, a double-sided rectangular fluorescent sign panel box, and two double-sided rows of orange neon arrows that follow the large serpentine arrow. The Arrow Neon Sign remains as a rare surviving example of neon sign art in the city and is the only historic neon sign in South Burnaby. The sign has gained prominence over the years as it has been associated with this small iconic drive-in which has also been utilized as a set for film production. Additionally, the drive-in has played a prominent role in the Edmonds community as a popular setting for recent "Show and Shine" participants to park their classic cars.
Locality
Edmonds
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Builder
Neonette Sign Company
Community
Burnaby
Contributing Resource
Structure
Ownership
Public (local)
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Street Address
7741 Edmonds Street
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
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Snowfall on Venables Street

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking out a window onto Venables Street. The street and automobiles parked along it are covered with snow. The photograph was likely taken from the Johnston family home at 4447 Venables Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-046
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking out a window onto Venables Street. The street and automobiles parked along it are covered with snow. The photograph was likely taken from the Johnston family home at 4447 Venables Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Street Address
4447 Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
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Snow on Venables Street

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking over the 4400 block of Venables Street after a snowfall. The photograph was likely taken from the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-038
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking over the 4400 block of Venables Street after a snowfall. The photograph was likely taken from the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Street Address
4447 Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
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Anderson family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37448
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1962 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.1 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the Anderson family home at 3908 Norland Avenue (previously numbered 4437 Norland Avenue) in the snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1962 (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 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-036
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the Anderson family home at 3908 Norland Avenue (previously numbered 4437 Norland Avenue) in the snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Norland Avenue
Street Address
3908 Norland Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Lougheed Drive-In Theatre storm damage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37883
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1962] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 2.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of damage caused by Typhoon "Freda" on October 12, 1962 to the fence at the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre on the 4200 block of Lougheed Highway at Gilmore Avenue. This photograph was taken looking down Lougheed Highway.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1962] (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 2.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-471
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of damage caused by Typhoon "Freda" on October 12, 1962 to the fence at the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre on the 4200 block of Lougheed Highway at Gilmore Avenue. This photograph was taken looking down Lougheed Highway.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Storms
Geographic Features - Roads
Structures - Fences
Names
Lougheed Drive-In Theatre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Lougheed Highway
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
West Central Valley Area
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Campsite Collection

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1958 and 2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file : 33 photographs + textual records + other material
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs, an illustration, ephemera and histories about Burnaby Guiding Camps including Burnaby Chalet on Cypress Mountain, Galalina Camp at Camp Olave near Sechelt B.C., Burnaby Guide Camp at Wilson Creek and a few postcards of Camp Tsoona, Rosedale B.C. A collection of written…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides administrative records and histories series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file : 33 photographs + textual records + other material
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs, an illustration, ephemera and histories about Burnaby Guiding Camps including Burnaby Chalet on Cypress Mountain, Galalina Camp at Camp Olave near Sechelt B.C., Burnaby Guide Camp at Wilson Creek and a few postcards of Camp Tsoona, Rosedale B.C. A collection of written material provides historical background regarding the two storey cabin on Hollyburn Mountain. The cabin was purchased by Burnaby Girl Guides in 1964 and appropriately named Burnaby Chalet. A Chalet Committee was formed with representatives from each Division appointing a Chalet Manageress to handle reservations. This typical ski cabin can accomodate up to 40 people. The file also includes a "Campsite Log Book" for the Hollyburn Chalet with handwritten notes from 1981 and 1982, an embroidered triangular shaped badge "Burnaby Royal / Girl Guides / Hollyburn Chalet" and a dedication ceremony program for "Burnaby Guide Camp / June 8, 1958" (Wilson Creek).
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Recreational Activities - Camping
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Geographic Features - Beaches
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.161
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1958 and 2002]
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
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McLean family Christmas and snow fun

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85428
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964
Collection/Fonds
George H.F. McLean fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 digital file ( 4 min., 23 sec ) : digital , col., si.
Scope and Content
Item consists of one silent colour film and opens with a Christmas tree and the McLean family opening their presents on Christmas morning. The film follows with the McLean children playing, skiing and toboganning in the snow on Burnaby Mountain. The film closes with Teresa and playmate swinging and…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964
Collection/Fonds
George H.F. McLean fonds
Physical Description
1 digital file ( 4 min., 23 sec ) : digital , col., si.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
567-001-13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2014-03
Scope and Content
Item consists of one silent colour film and opens with a Christmas tree and the McLean family opening their presents on Christmas morning. The film follows with the McLean children playing, skiing and toboganning in the snow on Burnaby Mountain. The film closes with Teresa and playmate swinging and going down a slide in the McLean's back yard.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Holidays - Christmas
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Sports - Skiing
Geographic Features - Mountains
Names
McLean, Teresa
McLean, George H.F.
McLean, Brad
McLean, Edna
McLean, Sharon
Media Type
Moving Images
Photographer
McLean, George H.F.
Notes
Title based on content of film
Films originated in an 8mm format and were digitized by George McLean before being donated to the CBA
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Street Address
4378 Halley Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cascade-Schou Area
Images
Video

McLean family Christmas and snow fun, 1964

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North side of Burnaby Lake

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
January 1962 (date of original), copied [1985]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the north side of Burnaby Lake January 1962. Preparation for 36 water main crossing at Piper Avenue. The lake and ground are covered with snow.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the north side of Burnaby Lake January 1962. Preparation for 36 water main crossing at Piper Avenue. The lake and ground are covered with snow.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Accession Code
BV985.457.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
January 1962 (date of original), copied [1985]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Scan Resolution
1200
Scan Date
2022-06-07
Photographer
Lindsay, Jack
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photo by Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers, Vancouver. #D28833
Images
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Houses at the south side of 3900 Albert Street

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1965]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking east along the south side of 3900 Albert Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1965]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative
Description Level
Item
Record No.
366-023
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1998-12
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking east along the south side of 3900 Albert Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Street Address
3900 Albert Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Residential streets

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
22 photographs : b&w negatives
Scope and Content
Photographs of various residential streets and houses in North Burnaby. Streets and house numbers are not identified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
22 photographs : b&w negatives
Description Level
File
Record No.
366-028
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1998-12
Scope and Content
Photographs of various residential streets and houses in North Burnaby. Streets and house numbers are not identified.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on content of photographs
Images
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Oral history interview with Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
29 Jun. 2022
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
3 sound recordings (wav) (02:06:53 min) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (02:06:53 min)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an audio recording of an oral history interview with Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos conducted by Denise Fong with assistance from Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. During the interview, Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos discuss; their ancestral background, childhood, pla…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Series
Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos interview series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
3 sound recordings (wav) (02:06:53 min) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (02:06:53 min)
Material Details
Interviewer: Denise Fong Co Interviewer and technical support: Kate Petrusa Interviewees: Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos Location of Interview: Home of Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos on Victory Street, Burnaby Date of interview: June 29, 2022 Total Number of Tracks: 3 Total length of all Tracks: 02:06:53 min Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto 3 separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of an audio recording of an oral history interview with Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos conducted by Denise Fong with assistance from Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. During the interview, Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos discuss; their ancestral background, childhood, places of residence, education, career history, how they met, Jimmy's experience working in the film industry, their home in Burnaby and their neighbourhood, their political activism in Burnaby, Robin Chung Dip's work in Vancouver’s' Chinatown, the gambling scene in Vancouver prior to legalized forms of gambling and their memories of supper clubs in Vancouver. 00:00 - 5:57 Opening introductions where Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos provide information on their full names, their birth places and their ancestral background. Jimmy clarifies that his birth name is Hipman Chow but that he was given the English name “Jimmy” by his father when he came to Canada. Jimmy shares that he was born in 1948, in the Village of Lin Pong Lee, Hoiping, China and immigrated to British Columbia with his mother, Gim Gee Chow in 1950 to escape the Communist Regime and to join his father who had already immigrated to Canada. Jimmy imparts that many Chinese immigrated to British Columbia in search of a better life, referring to it as “Gold Mountain” and that even though they faced extreme racial discrimination that many stayed since they felt that it was better than returning. Donna Polos shares ancestral information on both her maternal and paternal sides of the family. Donna’s mother’s family came from Helsinki, Finland. Donna’s paternal grandmother emigrated from Ukraine to Argentina and then to Winnipeg. Donna’s paternal grandfather, James Kostopolus (renamed Polos) emigrated as a 12 year old orphan from Sparta, Greece to the United States but was denied entry so ended up going to Halifax and eventually made his way to Vancouver. Once in Vancouver, he became a restaurant proprietor and over the years, he owned and operated three restaurants in Vancouver, including; “Jimmy’s Café” (next door the Astoria Hotel); “Home Apple Pie Café” (Princess Avenue & Hastings Street) and a restaurant that was located on Alma Street. 05:58 - 13:28 Jimmy recollects in further detail, the many places that his family lived over the years. Jimmy’s father Robin Chung Dip Chow immigrated to Vancouver at the age of 14 years and worked and lived in Victoria and Vancouver. In 1950, Jimmy and his mother fled China, first to Hong Kong and then to Vancouver to join his father. Soon after arriving in Vancouver, for the next four years, he and his parents lived in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Quebec City where his father, Robin had work in restaurants and hotels. Jimmy attended school while the family lived in these different places and began to learn English. After four years, the family returned to Vancouver, first living in areas of Chinatown and Strathcona before settling in the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant. Jimmy shares his memories of growing up in Strathcona and the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, schools that he attended and the friendships that he made. Jimmy recollects details about the old Bethlehem Lutheran Church that he attended and describes the demands of the education required to become a Lutheran minister. 13:29 - 15:47 Jimmy tells of how his father, Robin Chung Dip Chow had to pay the Chinese Head Tax of $500 when he arrived in Vancouver at 14 years of age (1921) and how his father had to work hard pay off the head tax over the years. Denise Fong and Jimmy Chow, talk about the origin of a photograph portrait of Jimmy Chow that was taken around 1954 and speculate whether it might have been taken by well known portrait photographer, Yucho Chow. 15:48 - 19:33 Donna Polos recollects the many locations that her family lived while she was growing up in Vancouver. First residing at various locations in the downtown east side of Vancouver before moving to a home near Joyce Station where she lived until 21 years old. After 21 years of age, Donna moved in with roommates in Vancouver before moving in with Jimmy in North Burnaby in 1972. In 1976 Donna and Jimmy purchased their home on Victory Street. Both Donna and Jimmy talk about their careers after high school. Jimmy talks about how he worked at the Supervalu grocery store near his house. Jimmy planned to use his savings from his job to travel but instead he used his savings for a down payment on a house with Donna. Donna imparts that after obtaining her teaching degree she began working in Burnaby schools, eventually teaching at Burnaby South. 19:34 - 32:08 Both Jimmy and Donna share their educational background and experiences growing up. Jimmy first attended Florence Nightingale elementary in Strathcona, then Mount Pleasant Elementary and later high school at 24th Avenue and Main Street. Donna lists the schools that she attended including; elementary school in Strathcona, Carlton Elementary School at Kingsway and Joyce, Windermere High School, Vancouver City College (Langara) and the University of British Columbia. Donna and Jimmy reflect on public transportation that was available during the time they were growing up. Donna recollects her childhood growing up in the neighbourhood of Joyce Station, the freedom that she experienced playing outside in nature and what inspired her to become a teacher. Jimmy reflects on some of his mentors and about his first experience seeing movies as a young child at a cinema in Asquith, Saskatchewan. Donna communicates her own experiences of sexism throughout her high school, college and university education (1968-1972). 32:09 - 36:18 Donna talks about her career history and some of her major turning points. Donna recollects starting out as a Chemistry lab assistant, marking math papers before working as a teacher on call and eventually being hired as a teacher at Clinton Elementary School where she taught for nine years. Donna shares a memory of her first experience working as a teacher on call at Gilmore Elementary School and the fire that occurred there. After starting a family (Jimmy and Donna had three children) Donna worked part time teaching while Jimmy worked full time in film. Donna, shares that in 1991, after a near death experience, she became interested in fine art and took drawing and watercolour painting classes. With this experience, Donna experimented with different painting techniques on paper and fabric. Donna tells of how she retired from teaching in 2008 but continued to participate in the schools as an Artist in Residence. 36:19 - 58:18 Jimmy talks about his work and career history. He shares memories of his experiences as a young boy delivering newspapers, working at a local pharmacy, stocking shelves at the local supermarket, and his experience working with troubled youth and of how he thought that he might like to become a social worker. Jimmy tells of how he was uncertain of what to do until he got a job with the CBC in 1973 which eventually launched his career as a property master in the film industry, becoming a member of IATSE and a voting member of the Academy of Motion Pictures. Jimmy describes in detail what it means to be a property master and the work that is entailed in the film industry. 58:19 - 1:07:45 Donna Polos describes her art practice and her connection to Burnaby. Donna recollects how she first started working with textiles and fabrics from a young age and how this later inspired her to develop her own watercolour techniques of painting on paper, canvas and fabrics. Donna describes how she first got started by taking art classes in Burnaby and now has over 31 years of experience working in watercolour. Donna has worked as an Artist in Residence in Burnaby schools, been a member of the Burnaby Arts Council, had her first show in 1997 and has been involved in many art projects over the years. Donna describes the style of her work, first starting with more figurative work, social commentary and still life and that now most of her work is landscape based. Donna coveys that as a political activist in Burnaby, she was an active participant in the development of a tree bylaw, has petitioned to protect renters from demo-evictions and the impacts of future development on the local environment. 1:07:46 - 1:07:59 Background discussion between Denise Fong and Kate Petrusa re interviews. 1:08:00 - 1:26:36 Jimmy provides information on his connection to the local film industry and the changes that have occurred over the years. Jimmy describes the first studios on the North Shore and the eventual establishment of Bridge Studios on Boundary Road. Jimmy shares that in 1988, he and some of his colleagues in the film industry put a proposal together to buy the Bridge Studios but it didn't go through. Since the Bridge Studios and other film studios have been established in Burnaby and Vancouver, the industry has grown exponentially. Jimmy became the 54th member of the local IATSE union. Jimmy describes some of his experiences working on various productions including "Seven Years in Tibet", provides a description of what a film studio is, how it is used and the differences between working in the film industry in the United States and British Columbia. 1:26:37 - 1:32:46 Jimmy and Donna recollect how they first met, buying a house in Burnaby, getting married and starting a family. The two share memories of their wedding in White Rock and Jimmy talks about the Chinese hair cutting ceremony in recognition of their first born child that took place in Chinatown in Vancouver. Jimmy tells of how his parents had hopes of him marrying a Chinese woman and his mother began introducing him to a few young Chinese women from the time he was 16 years old. Jimmy mentions that his parents rarely used Western Medicine and relied on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Donna and Jimmy talk about Jimmy's parents, when they died and how happy his parents were to have grandchildren. 1:32:47 - 1:40:13 Jimmy and Donna talk about their house on Victory Street which they purchased in 1976. They share information on the history of the house, how it was built in 1939 by Norm Clark, how they fell in love with the design of the house and the neighbourhood. 1:40:14 - 1:58:31 Jimmy and Donna share information on their family life in Burnaby, their neighbourhood and favourite places in Burnaby. Donna lists the schools that their three children attended including; Nelson Avenue School, Burnaby South High School and Burnaby Central High School. Both Donna and Jimmy convey that all of their children played soccer and the benefits that the sport provided them. Donna and Jimmy talk about how the neighbourhood has changed over the years, the benefits of where they live, their fondness for built heritage and the many parks and trees in Burnaby. 1:58:32 - 2:02:50 Jimmy begins to share information on his father, Robin Chung Dip Chow's employment history. Jimmy recalls that his father, Robin worked in a variety of jobs over the years and as a young child, Jimmy was uncertain of what his father's job was but thought that he worked in accounting. He mentions that his father stopped working at 45 years of age due to a problem with his Achilles tendon. Jimmy describes his father as an intellectual who worked at gambling houses in Vancouver's Chinatown where people played mah-jong and fan-tan. Jimmy recollects that these were large clubs with lots of employees. His father never gambled but he was good with money so he worked on the management side. Jimmy mentions that while working in the film industry, his father took him and some of his film colleagues into some of the gambling houses in Chinatown to assist them with a production that they were working on. 2:02:51 - 2:06:58 Donna shares her own family history regarding gambling. She mentions that her uncle worked as a high end "bookie" in Vancouver and how in 1968, her uncle was arrested but got let go with just a small fine. Jimmy describes what gambling was like in those days with various sweepstakes, not under the jurisdiction of the government like it is today. Both Donna and Jimmy recollect the popularity of supper clubs their memories of Vie's Chicken and Steak House that was located in Hogan's Alley. Jimmy laments the destruction of Hogan's Alley and the other proposals that were brought forward that would change Chinatown and Strathcona.
History
Interviewees biography: Hipman "Jimmy" Chow was born in Lin Pong Lee, Hoiping, China in 1948. In 1950, Jimmy Chow immigrated to Vancouver from China with his mother, Gim Gee Chow to join his father, Robin Chung Dip Chow who'd immigrated to Canada at 14 years of age in 1921. For the first four years after immigrating, Jimmy and his parents lived in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Quebec before returning to Vancouver around 1954. Jimmy and his family then lived and worked in Vancouver eventually settling in the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant. In the early 1970s, Jimmy met his future wife Donna Polos and they married in 1981. Donna Polos was born in 1949 to Donald James Polos and Mayme "May" Helen Tilikana Polos and grew up in Vancouver. Between the age of 5 and 21 years, Donna lived in the neighbourhood of Joyce Station. In 1976, Jimmy and Donna purchased and moved into a house on Victory Street in Burnaby where they still live today. While living on Victory Street, they've raised their three children. Donna received her teaching degree and taught in elementary schools for many years. In 1991, after a near death experience, Donna developed an interest in drawing and painting and began experimenting with water colour painting on fabric. Donna has since exhibited her work widely, participated as an Artist in Residence in Burnaby schools and is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Jimmy entered the film industry in 1973, gaining experience and recognition as a property master and has worked on many films over a 45 year career. Interviewer biography: Denise Fong is a historical researcher at Burnaby Village Museum. She has degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Archaeology (MA), and is completing her doctoral degree at UBC in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her primary research interests are in Chinese Canadian history and critical heritage studies. She is the co-curator of BVM’s “Across the Pacific” exhibition, and the Museum of Vancouver’s “A Seat at the Table – Chinese Immigration and British Columbia”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Education
Geographic Features - Parks
Geographic Features - Neighbourhoods
Government - Local Government
Industries - Film
Migration
Occupations
Occupations - Artists
Occupations - Grocers
Occupations - Entrepreneurs
Occupations - Teachers
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Social Issues - Racism
Sports - Soccer
Names
Bridge Studios
Chow, Gim Gee Dang
Chow, Hipman "Jimmy"
Chow, Robin Chung Dip
Polos, Donna
Polos, James "Jimmy", 1898-1962
Polos, Donald James
Polos, Mayme "May" Helen Tilikana
Geographic Access
Victory Street
Accession Code
BV022.21.1
Date
29 Jun. 2022
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of recording
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow's name in Cantonese is Chow Hipman and in Mandarin is Zhou Xiamin.
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Lindsay Johnson at the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lindsay Johnson at the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre on the 4200 block of Lougheed Highway at Gilmore Avenue, in the snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964] (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 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-477
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lindsay Johnson at the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre on the 4200 block of Lougheed Highway at Gilmore Avenue, in the snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Drive-in Theatres
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Johnson, Lindsay
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Copied from col. photograph
Geographic Access
Lougheed Highway
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
West Central Valley Area
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Snow at Lougheed Drive-In Theatre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37888
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre on the 4200 block of Lougheed Highway at Gilmore Avenue, in the snow. Willmen's Bakery can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964] (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 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-476
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre on the 4200 block of Lougheed Highway at Gilmore Avenue, in the snow. Willmen's Bakery can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Buildings - Commercial - Drive-in Theatres
Names
Lougheed Drive-In Theatre
Willmen's Bakery
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Copied from col. photograph
Geographic Access
Lougheed Highway
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
West Central Valley Area
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Snow at Lougheed Drive-In Theatre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37890
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre on the 4200 block of Lougheed Highway at Gilmore Avenue, in the snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964] (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 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-478
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre on the 4200 block of Lougheed Highway at Gilmore Avenue, in the snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Drive-in Theatres
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Lougheed Drive-In Theatre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Copied from col. photograph
Geographic Access
Lougheed Highway
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
West Central Valley Area
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Snow at Lougheed Drive-In Theatre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37891
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre on the 4200 block of Lougheed Highway at Gilmore Avenue, in the snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964] (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 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-479
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre on the 4200 block of Lougheed Highway at Gilmore Avenue, in the snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Drive-in Theatres
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Lougheed Drive-In Theatre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Copied from col. photograph
Geographic Access
Lougheed Highway
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
West Central Valley Area
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4042 Yale Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37626
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1961 or 1962] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 3.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph from above 4042 Yale Street looking northeast. Burrard Inlet and the northshore mountains are visible in the background. The photograph was taken during the winter of 1961 to 1962, and there is snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1961 or 1962] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 3.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-214
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph from above 4042 Yale Street looking northeast. Burrard Inlet and the northshore mountains are visible in the background. The photograph was taken during the winter of 1961 to 1962, and there is snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Inlets
Geographic Features - Mountains
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Yale Street
Street Address
4042 Yale Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Blythe Eagles outside his home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51540
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1955 and 1960] (date of original), copied 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 4 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Blythe Eagles standing in front of the Eagles' estate at Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1955 and 1960] (date of original), copied 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Eagles family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 4 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
245-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1990-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Blythe Eagles standing in front of the Eagles' estate at Deer Lake.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Gardens
Names
Eagles, Dr. Blythe
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w ; 12.7 x 17.7 cm print accompanying
Geographic Access
Sperling Avenue
Street Address
5655 Sperling Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Deer Lake from the Baldwin House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37350
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Deer Lake from the corner of the Baldwin house. Two women can be seen standing on the deck at the upper level of the home, but neither are identified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Baldwin family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 21.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
357-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1998-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Deer Lake from the corner of the Baldwin house. Two women can be seen standing on the deck at the upper level of the home, but neither are identified.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Drive
Deer Lake
Street Address
6543 Deer Lake Drive
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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4006 Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37928
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 3.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4006 Douglas Road (old numbering) in the snow. The house was located near Douglas Road and Gilpin Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960] (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 3.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-516
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4006 Douglas Road (old numbering) in the snow. The house was located near Douglas Road and Gilpin Street.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Gilpin Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Adell Philips home on Spruce Street

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
21 Jan. 1969
Collection/Fonds
Earl and Adell Philips family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Adell Philips' home shortly after she moved in with her son Lea Philips. The house is located at 4085 Spruce Street, Burnaby. The front yard of the house is covered with snow with a shoveled path leading up to the front stairs.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Earl and Adell Philips family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Adell Philips' home shortly after she moved in with her son Lea Philips. The house is located at 4085 Spruce Street, Burnaby. The front yard of the house is covered with snow with a shoveled path leading up to the front stairs.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Geographic Access
Spruce Street
Street Address
4085 Spruce Street
Accession Code
BV022.11.10
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
21 Jan. 1969
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "As it looks when we / moved to 4085 Spruce / Jan 21/69"
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "#129"
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