15 records – page 1 of 1.

City of Burnaby Archives

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62664
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 27, 2009
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col. ; 600ppi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the City of Burnaby Archives.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 27, 2009
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Charting Change project series
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col. ; 600ppi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
503-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2009-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of the City of Burnaby Archives.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Archives
Names
City of Burnaby Archives
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Pasch, Rebecca
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Street Address
4595 Albert Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Confederation House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93655
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 13, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Confederation House, the seniors' community centre located on the 4500 block of Albert Street. The photograph is taken from a parking lot, facing north. An adjacent building is visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 13, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-612
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Confederation House, the seniors' community centre located on the 4500 block of Albert Street. The photograph is taken from a parking lot, facing north. An adjacent building is visible in the background.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Community Centres
Buildings - Civic - Seniors Centres
Names
Confederation Community Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Chapman, Fred
Notes
Title taken from project information form
Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm)
BPL no. 62
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Street Address
4585 Albert Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Confederation park playground closure

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95102
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 29, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a City of Burnaby facility closure sign at Confederation Park. Sign is attached to security fencing closing off the playground equipment at the park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 29, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
623-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of a City of Burnaby facility closure sign at Confederation Park. Sign is attached to security fencing closing off the playground equipment at the park.
Subjects
Recreational Devices - Playgrounds
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Gloria
Notes
Transcribed title
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Confederation Park
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Grace McGill and Reeve Emmott

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36136
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 15, 1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grace McGill & Reeve Allan Emmott at the opening of the McGill Branch.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 15, 1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
225-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grace McGill & Reeve Allan Emmott at the opening of the McGill Branch.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Street Address
4595 Albert Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Grace McGill inside McGill Annex

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36134
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 15, 1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm, mounted on board 15 x 40.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of (Mrs.) William Beck, Grace McGill, and Lois Stevenson each holding stacks of books at the opening of the McGill Annex.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 15, 1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm, mounted on board 15 x 40.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
225-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of (Mrs.) William Beck, Grace McGill, and Lois Stevenson each holding stacks of books at the opening of the McGill Annex.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Names
McGill, Grace
Stevensons, Lois
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cunningham, Bill
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was originally mounted in a booklet style folder, with a stamp on the recto that reads: "BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR REFERENCE USE IN LIBRARY ONLY" a stamp in the interior that reads: "COMPLIMENTS VANCOUVER DAILY PROVINCE" and a stamp on the verso that reads: "Bill Cunningham, Vancouver, B.C."
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Street Address
4595 Albert Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Howard Avenue School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37162
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1913 and 1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Howard Avenue School, the first school in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood. When the new Capitol Hill School was built in a more central location in 1923, this building was used as a community hall until it burnt down in the spring of 1924.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1913 and 1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Disney family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
325-034
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1996-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Howard Avenue School, the first school in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood. When the new Capitol Hill School was built in a more central location in 1923, this building was used as a community hall until it burnt down in the spring of 1924.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Names
Howard Avenue School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Disney, John Harold "Jack"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Howard Avenue
Georgia Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Howard Avenue School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37163
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1911 and 1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Howard Avenue School, the first school in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood. When the new Capitol Hill School was built in a more central location in 1923, this building was used as a community hall until it burnt down in the spring of 1924.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1911 and 1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Disney family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
325-035
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1996-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Howard Avenue School, the first school in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood. When the new Capitol Hill School was built in a more central location in 1923, this building was used as a community hall until it burnt down in the spring of 1924.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Names
Howard Avenue School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Disney, John Harold "Jack"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Howard Avenue
Georgia Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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Howard Avenue School site

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription11124
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
March 24, 1915
Collection/Fonds
Ronald G. Scobbie collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 survey plan : blueprint on paper ; 56 x 54 cm
Scope and Content
Survey plan of "Howard Avenue School Site" "Burnaby Municipality", "Being Lots 1-5 and 14-18 Inc. Block 5 of the Subd. of Easterly 3/4 of Lot 127. Group 1, New Westminster District";
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Ronald G. Scobbie collection
Series
School and church plans series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 survey plan : blueprint on paper ; 56 x 54 cm
Material Details
Scale: 40 feet = 1 inch
Scope and Content
Survey plan of "Howard Avenue School Site" "Burnaby Municipality", "Being Lots 1-5 and 14-18 Inc. Block 5 of the Subd. of Easterly 3/4 of Lot 127. Group 1, New Westminster District";
Creator
McGugan, Donald Johnston
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Names
Howard Avenue School
Responsibility
Burnett and McGugan B.C. Land Surveyors, New Westminster
Geographic Access
Howard Avenue
Georgia Street
Accession Code
BV003.83.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
March 24, 1915
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
440
Scan Date
22-Dec-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of plan
Oath in bottom left corner reads: "I, D.J. McGugan...and did personally superintend the survey..." "...completed on the 24th day of March 1915"; signed "D.J. McGugan", notarized on April 12th, 1915 by "R. Chapman"
handwritten on back, "1754"
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Howard Avenue School students

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57701
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of children sitting and standing on the steps of Howard Avenue School, the first school in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood. When the new Capitol Hill School was built in a more central location in 1923, this building was used as a community hall until it burnt down in the sprin…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
Material Details
Emulsion measures 11 x 15.5 cm on the glass; entire glass plate measures 12 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
487-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2008-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of children sitting and standing on the steps of Howard Avenue School, the first school in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood. When the new Capitol Hill School was built in a more central location in 1923, this building was used as a community hall until it burnt down in the spring of 1924. Back Row: (all standing) Bill Daniels, Lily Hartley (later Mrs. Edward Armstrong), Jack Daniels, John S.R. Jones (later a Burnaby Councillor), Clarence Jones (of Lochdale), Miss Bryce (the teacher), Wilfred Dickenson, Hector McLean, Cyril Dickenson. Middle Row: (standing behind) Alice Goodridge (later Mrs. David Norman), (standing in front) Gwen Goodridge (later Mrs. Wm. Lister of Point grey). Seated: Marion Yates (later Mrs. Bob Beckman of New Westminster), Emily Blackman (of Hastings Grove), Sarah Turnbull (of Hastings Grove), Maude Goodridge, Reed White, Carrie Spicer, (standing) Norman Fryer. Bottom Row: (seated) Billy Hall, Billy Almond, Albert Fryer, Cyril Dickenson, unknown, Herbert Hartley, Harry Hartley, and Charley Lock.
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Howard Avenue School
Daniels, Bill
Armstrong, Lily Hartley
Daniels, Jack
Jones, John S.R.
Jones, Clarence
Dickenson, Wilfred
McLean, Hector
Dickenson, Cyril
Norman, Alice Goodridge
Lister, Gwen Goodridge
Beckman, Marion Yates
Blackman, Emily
Turnbull, Sarah
Holmstrom, Lucy Maude "Maude" Goodridge Lemire
White, Reed
Spicer, Carrie
Fryer, Norman
Hall, Billy
Almond, Billy
Fryer, Albert
Hartley, Herbert
Hartley, Harry
Lock, Harry
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Phillips, James William "Jim"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Howard Avenue
Georgia Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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Keith Seversen at Confederation Park celebration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97463
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Keith Seversen wearing a newspaper hat and enjoying cake at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Confederation Park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2802
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Keith Seversen wearing a newspaper hat and enjoying cake at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Confederation Park.
Subjects
Events - Anniversaries
Celebrations
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Keith Seversen savors a piece of birthday cake to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Confederation Park, in North Burnaby."
Geographic Access
Confederation Park
Willingdon Avenue
Albert Street
Street Address
250 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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McGill Library

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79729
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 5, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the parking lot and back view of the McGill Branch of the Burnaby Public Library taken from Albert Street. The front is on Pandora Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 5, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-404
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the parking lot and back view of the McGill Branch of the Burnaby Public Library taken from Albert Street. The front is on Pandora Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Names
Burnaby Public Library
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Street Address
4595 Albert Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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McGill Library construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97106
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 librarian Linnea Gibbs, vice-chair of the Burnaby Public Library Board Ernest Neumann, and chair Brenda Wagg standing in front of the construction site for the new McGill Library branch on Albert Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2633
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of librarian Linnea Gibbs, vice-chair of the Burnaby Public Library Board Ernest Neumann, and chair Brenda Wagg standing in front of the construction site for the new McGill Library branch on Albert Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Construction
Names
Burnaby Public Library
Burnaby Public Library Board
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: "Linnea Gibbs (R), the librarian at the McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library, discusses the progress of construction on the branch's new addition with Ernest Neumann, vice-chair of the Library Board, and Brenda Wagg, the chair."
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Street Address
4595 Albert Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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McGill Library demolition

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97042
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 a construction excavator demolishing the old McGill Library building at 4595 Albert Street, with the new Library building visible behind the demolition.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2574
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a construction excavator demolishing the old McGill Library building at 4595 Albert Street, with the new Library building visible behind the demolition.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Construction
Names
Burnaby Public Library
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a July 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "The old McGrill Library succumbs to wrecking crews as the new branch, in the background, awaits its grand opening in September."
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Street Address
4595 Albert Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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McGill Library Internet workshop

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96346
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Public Library librarian Linda Levar, posing next to a desktop computer and holding a book that reads "Internet for Kids."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2027
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Public Library librarian Linda Levar, posing next to a desktop computer and holding a book that reads "Internet for Kids."
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Telecommunication Tools and Equipment
Names
Burnaby Public Library
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Linda Levar, a reference librarian at Burnaby's McGill Library, has organized a workshop on internet awareness for kids and parents. The workshop will give internet users the tools and strategies to protect their personal information."
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Street Address
4595 Albert Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Snow at McGill Library and Confederation Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96326
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kelvin Ting reading inside the McGill Library in North Burnaby next to the library's large windows. Outside, Confederation Park is covered in snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kelvin Ting reading inside the McGill Library in North Burnaby next to the library's large windows. Outside, Confederation Park is covered in snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Burnaby Public Library
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "When the weather outside is frightful, there's few things more delightful than staying inside, curled up with a book, as Kelvin Ting discovers at the McGill Library in North Burnaby."
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Confederation Park
Street Address
4595 Albert Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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