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Arrow Neon Sign
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark861
- 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)
- Street Address
- 7741 Edmonds Street
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
Images
Visit to Expo '67 and Montreal
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85433
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1967
- Collection/Fonds
- George H.F. McLean fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 digital file ( 4 min., 38 sec ) : digital , col., si.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of one silent colour film of the McLean family visiting Expo '67 in Montreal. The film shows rides, exhibits, buildings and the city of Montreal. Much of the footage of the exhibits, fair and city are taken from a train. The footage switches to the family at a beach followed by them e…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1967
- Collection/Fonds
- George H.F. McLean fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 digital file ( 4 min., 38 sec ) : digital , col., si.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 567-001-18
- 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 of the McLean family visiting Expo '67 in Montreal. The film shows rides, exhibits, buildings and the city of Montreal. Much of the footage of the exhibits, fair and city are taken from a train. The footage switches to the family at a beach followed by them enjoying a picnic at a park, riding a minature train and closes with Teresa riding a horse and petting farm animals at a zoo.
- Subjects
- Exhibtions - zoos
- Exhibitions - Fairs
- Recreational Activities - Horseback riding
- Animals - Cows
- Animals - Goats
- 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
Images
Video
Visit to Expo '67 and Montreal, 1967
Visit to Expo '67 and Montreal, 1967
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Moving_Images/_Unrestricted/567-001-18.m4v