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Car Accident scene

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79922
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 29, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a tow truck removing a car from accident on Grandview Highway. A fire truck is also on the scene.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 29, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0582
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of a tow truck removing a car from accident on Grandview Highway. A fire truck is also on the scene.
Subjects
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Transportation - Trucks
Accidents - Automobile Accidents
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Langdeau, Brian
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby 5 52% / 225 Bby Brian"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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3735-3765 and 3815-3835 First Ave

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93753
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 25, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
47 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the commercial-industrial buildings and loading bays located at 3735-3765 and 3815-3835 1st Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 25, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
47 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-038
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the commercial-industrial buildings and loading bays located at 3735-3765 and 3815-3835 1st Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Industrial
Transportation - Trucks
Transportation - Automobiles
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Young, Richard
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 92-139-B
Geographic Access
1st Avenue
Street Address
3735 1st Avenue
3815 1st Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
West Central Valley Area
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7973-7993 Enterprise St

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93718
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
14 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of the commercial complex located at 7973 and 7993 Enterprise Street. Businesses visible in the photographs include: Universal, Philips, Canpar, Boss Cartage, and Hercules Forwarding Ltd.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
14 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of the commercial complex located at 7973 and 7993 Enterprise Street. Businesses visible in the photographs include: Universal, Philips, Canpar, Boss Cartage, and Hercules Forwarding Ltd.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Transportation - Automobiles
Transportation - Trucks
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original print envelope
File no. 87-485-B
Geographic Access
Enterprise Street
Street Address
7973 Enterprise Street
7993 Enterprise Street
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
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ALRT - Night Tour

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91714
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1984
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
40 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of Johnson Terminal drivers hauling Advanced Light Rapid Transit (ALRT) rail beds from Delta, BC to Burnaby, BC. Rail beds are lowered onto trucks, driven overnight to Burnaby, and installed onto tall cement supports via cranes to create elevated guideways for the SkyT…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1984
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
40 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-032
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of Johnson Terminal drivers hauling Advanced Light Rapid Transit (ALRT) rail beds from Delta, BC to Burnaby, BC. Rail beds are lowered onto trucks, driven overnight to Burnaby, and installed onto tall cement supports via cranes to create elevated guideways for the SkyTrain system.
Subjects
Transportation - Rail
Transportation - Trucks
Construction Tools and Equipment
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from label on original slide cases
Note in blue ink on card slotted into slide pocket on slide sheet reads: "Exerpts [sic] from an all night ride from Delta to Burnaby with Johnson Terminal drivers hauling ALRT rail beds. / 1984"
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Heavy Machinery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78913
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 10, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of heavy machinery used to fill a portion of Burrard Inlet just east of Second Narrows bridge below Burnaby's Montrose Park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 10, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0199
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of heavy machinery used to fill a portion of Burrard Inlet just east of Second Narrows bridge below Burnaby's Montrose Park.
Subjects
Transportation - Trucks
Transportation - Tractors
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "605E Bby Mario"
Scan is cropped
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5499-5495 Regent Street / 2857 Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93713
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the building exterior and loading bays of Loomis, located at 5499 and 5495 Regent Street, and of 2857 Douglas Road. 5499 and 5495 Regent Street are addresses that no longer exist; the current address is 5491 Regent Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the building exterior and loading bays of Loomis, located at 5499 and 5495 Regent Street, and of 2857 Douglas Road. 5499 and 5495 Regent Street are addresses that no longer exist; the current address is 5491 Regent Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Transportation - Trucks
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original print envelope
File no. 87-133-B
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Regent Street
Street Address
2857 Douglas Road
5491 Regent Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Dawson-Delta Area
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6850 20th Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93728
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
31 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of an industrial property located at 6850 20th Avenue during construction. 6850 20th Avenue is an address that no longer exists.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
31 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-016
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of an industrial property located at 6850 20th Avenue during construction. 6850 20th Avenue is an address that no longer exists.
Subjects
Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Transportation - Trucks
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original print envelope
Geographic Access
20th Avenue
Planning Study Area
Stride Hill Area
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8651 Eastlake Drive

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93742
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 26, 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
6 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 7 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of various industrial properties in Burnaby, BC. Tenants of the buildings include: Western Unitool, Baron Glass, Baxter, and Barton of Canada Ltd.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 26, 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
6 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 7 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-027
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of various industrial properties in Burnaby, BC. Tenants of the buildings include: Western Unitool, Baron Glass, Baxter, and Barton of Canada Ltd.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial
Transportation - Trucks
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from print envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 89-298-B
Note on original negative sleeve reads: "Comps/Ackland"
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Bob Lyall, Kris Anderson, Dave Graystone, Dave Wallace and Laura Watamanuk.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79644
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 17, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Pacific Assistance Dog (PAD) labrador retriever Eddie, with firefighters Bob Lyall, Kris Anderson, Dave Graystone and Dave Wallace, with Pacific Assistance Dog's (PAD) Laura Watamanuk standing beside a Burnaby Fire Department truck.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 17, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 21 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0480
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Pacific Assistance Dog (PAD) labrador retriever Eddie, with firefighters Bob Lyall, Kris Anderson, Dave Graystone and Dave Wallace, with Pacific Assistance Dog's (PAD) Laura Watamanuk standing beside a Burnaby Fire Department truck.
Subjects
Animals - Dogs
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Lyall, Bob
Anderson, Kris
Graystone, Dave
Wallace, Dave
Watamanuk, Laura
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Blissett, Rebecca
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby 39 / Rebecca Bby 2763 / 84%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Burnaby Fire Department rescue truck

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1976]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified fireman walking towards the open door of Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). Seven other unidentified men are visible standing in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified fireman walking towards the open door of Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). Seven other unidentified men are visible standing in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Accession Code
BV002.10.4
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[after 1976]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of the rescue truck taken from a different angle, see BV002.10.5
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Burnaby Fire Department rescue truck

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1607
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1976]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified firemen gathered beside Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). The truck's side compartments are visible, housing fire extinguishers and other equipment. The truck appears to be parked at fire hall no. 1 at Sperling and Canada Way.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified firemen gathered beside Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). The truck's side compartments are visible, housing fire extinguishers and other equipment. The truck appears to be parked at fire hall no. 1 at Sperling and Canada Way.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Sperling Avenue
Accession Code
BV002.10.5
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[after 1976]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Related Material
For another photograph of the rescue truck taken from a different angle, see BV002.10.4
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Canadian Linen and Uniform Service explosion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98263
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire fighter in uniform walking through a puddle in a parking lot after an explosion at Canadian Linen and Uniform Service. One of the company's trucks and a Burnaby Fire Department fire truck are parked in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3330
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire fighter in uniform walking through a puddle in a parking lot after an explosion at Canadian Linen and Uniform Service. One of the company's trucks and a Burnaby Fire Department fire truck are parked in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Accidents
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on newspaper article
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Car accident scene

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79975
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 5, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a head on crash on Canada Way involving two cars and rescue workers attending the scene.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 5, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0589
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of a head on crash on Canada Way involving two cars and rescue workers attending the scene.
Subjects
Accidents - Automobile Accidents
Public Services - Policing
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Mario Bby 281 / 76% BbyNW 3 02/05"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Construction site

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78906
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 10, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a dump truck on a construction site with condominiums in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 10, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 22 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0195
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of a dump truck on a construction site with condominiums in the background.
Subjects
Transportation - Trucks
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel NW 653 B / Bby - 4 - 27.6%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Constuction Site

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80606
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 13, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified construction site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 13, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0874
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified construction site.
Subjects
Transportation - Trucks
Construction
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "1814 Bby Mario / 27% + 48% (p. 3 Bby)"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Douglas Penn

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80647
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 10, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby firefighter Douglas Penn holding a copy of his new book “Follow That Fire” beside a fire truck.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 10, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0915
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby firefighter Douglas Penn holding a copy of his new book “Follow That Fire” beside a fire truck.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Penn, Douglas
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "2037 Bby Mario 70% Bby 1"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Fire Chief J. A. Stewart

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98185
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of J. A. (John) Stewart, the new Fire Chief for the Burnaby Fire Department, buckling a helmet and standing in front of a fire truck.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3263
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of J. A. (John) Stewart, the new Fire Chief for the Burnaby Fire Department, buckling a helmet and standing in front of a fire truck.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a July 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Firemen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80311
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 17, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three firemen standing in gear across the street from fire trucks.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 17, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0751
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of three firemen standing in gear across the street from fire trucks.
Subjects
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "1095 Bby Mario / Bby - 17 - 37%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Four Burnaby firemen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1605
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1976]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified Burnaby firemen in Burnaby Fire Department jackets, standing in front of the cab of what looks to be Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). One fireman appears to be holding a rope that is also attached to the truck, while another fir…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified Burnaby firemen in Burnaby Fire Department jackets, standing in front of the cab of what looks to be Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). One fireman appears to be holding a rope that is also attached to the truck, while another fireman holds a loop of rope.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Accession Code
BV002.10.3
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[after 1976]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Interview with Allan Nixon by Rod Fowler February 21, 1990 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory466
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1927-1990
Length
00:04:05
Summary
This portion of the interview is about the equipment used by the fire department over the years, in particular about the pump and ladder trucks, and about Chief Waddell's wise choice of locations for the fire halls.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about the equipment used by the fire department over the years, in particular about the pump and ladder trucks, and about Chief Waddell's wise choice of locations for the fire halls.
Date Range
1927-1990
Length
00:04:05
Names
Waddell, Gordon
Subjects
Public Services - Fire Protection
Buildings - Civic
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
February 21, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Al Nixon, conducted by Rod Fowler. Al Nixon was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about the history and operations of the Burnaby Fire Department from its beginning in 1911 to 1990, and Al Nixon’s stories about the various ways photographs, records and artifacts about the department were collected and saved. The interview takes place while looking at photographs, but the information is clear nonetheless (His photographs have been deposited in the Burnaby Archives). Al Nixon also talks about his father's career as a firefighter, and about his Douglas grandparents and their home “The Gables” [Seven Gables] and neighbourhood in Burquitlam. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Al Nixon was born in New Westminster Feb. 8, 1936, the son of Provincial Fire Marshal Basil Nixon (1904-1975) and Agnes Douglas (1909-?). His mother’s family immigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1922 and lived in a large ca. 1900 home in Burquitlam at 9957 Sullivan Road called “Seven Gables” (recently demolished). His grandfather Thomas Douglas, a Coquitlam Councillor and Socialist, was murdered in 1934 in his North Road service station. Al Nixon began his career as a firefighter with the Burnaby Fire Department in 1957, eventually becoming Deputy Fire Chief Operations in 1987 and Fire Chief in 1991, before retiring in 1993. In the mid 1980's Al Nixon became interested in the department’s history after finding a photograph scrapbook at one of the firehalls. It was in very bad condition but he recognized its value and began a project to collect and save photographs, artifacts and stories about the Burnaby Fire Department, a 6 month project that turned into years. The photographs and information gathered by Al Nixon became part of Douglas Penn’s book “Follow that Fire: the history of the Burnaby Fire Department”.
Total Tracks
8
Total Length
0:43:35
Interviewee Name
Nixon, Al
Interviewer Bio
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
Audio Tracks
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