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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)
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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Helen 'The Swinging Girl' Neon Sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark591
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Description
Commercial building.
Associated Dates
1956
Formal Recognition
Heritage Designation, Community Heritage Register
Other Names
Helen's Childrens Wear Sign
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Other Names
Helen's Childrens Wear Sign
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Associated Dates
1956
Formal Recognition
Heritage Designation, Community Heritage Register
Enactment Type
Bylaw No. 12771
Enactment Date
19/04/2010
Description
Commercial building.
Heritage Value
While the building here is of some importance as the former North Burnaby municipal office, its primary importance is its delightful neon sign that has become a North Burnaby landmark. Helen Arnold opened Helen’s Childrens Wear shop in the building next door to the old Municipal offices in 1948. In 1955, when North Burnaby moved out, she moved into the vacated building. As part of the renovations, Helen enlisted the assistance of her good friend Jimmy Wallace, owner of Vancouver’s Wallace Neon Company, to create a new sign for her expanded business. One of the company’s designers, Reeve Lehman, created the swinging neon girl that was installed in 1956. Designed in two parts, one section of the sign is cloud shaped and reads ‘Helen’s’ while the other section is a moving representation of a little girl on a swing. The sign is nine feet six inches high and nine feet wide, and the lower section is animated with an internal motor and gears. It immediately became a landmark on Hastings Street, and recently the sign’s design fame has spread far and wide as one of the best surviving examples of kinetic neon art in North America.
Locality
Vancouver Heights
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Community
Burnaby
Names
Helen's Childrens Wear
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Street Address
4142 Hastings Street
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Images
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40410
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5851.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5851.1
Description
Mission Garage - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisment card for the Mission Garage at 3959 Hastings Street Vancouver, run by E. Furer. (Although the address on the card says Vancouver, it is actually in Burnaby, part of the Vancouver Heights community.) The front of the card has an illustration of an automobile accident. There is a caption at the top of the card "You're Under Arrest!" and another caption on the side of the card "Don't Face Arrest Because of Faulty Brakes...". The reverse side of the card has pink construction paper which has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40411
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5852.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5852.1
Description
A.D. Hewitt Company - Advertisment Blotter. Advertisement card for A.D.Hewitt Company, a decal company in Vancouver BC. The card promotes Name Plates, Truck Lettering, Window and Door Lettering among other serives. The back of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40412
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5853.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5853.1
Description
Hobson, Christie & Company - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisement card for Hobson, Christie & Company Limited Insurance at 163 W.Hastings Street Vancouver. The company supplies insurance for fire, automobile, casualty and inland marine. The back side of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40416
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5857.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5857.1
Description
The Dominion Fire Insurance - Advertisement Blotter. Advertising card for The Dominion Fire Insurance Company. The card has the Dominion of Canada coat of arms on the front, flanked by two flags: the Union Jack and what appears to be the Canadian Red Ensign Flag. The front of the card has been stamped with "Alex. Inch Real Estate Agency" and below that is "Phone GL en. 0881 -- 3870 E. Hastings St." The back of the card has been slightly used as an ink blotter but is in very good condition.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Images
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40417
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5858.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5858.1
Description
Marpole Coal Company - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisement card for the Marpole Coal Company Limited at 1001 Main Street Vancouver B.C. The card also lists other locations in Nanaimo-Wellington, Comox, Stoker, Canmore Briquettes, McLeod River and Midland. There is a small illustration of an Aboriginal man on the front. The back of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Images
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40418
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5859.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5859.1
Description
New Books for the New Year - Advertisement Blotter. Advertising card for The Clarke & Stuart Company Limited on Seymour Street, Vancouver B.C. The card advertises day books, journals, ledgers, record columnar books, and trial balance books. At the top of the card is "This Blots Both Sides". The card was intended as an ink blotter but is in good condition with no ink.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Images
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blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34774
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV992.45.23
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV992.45.23
Description
Wagner Bumper & Spring Works - Advertisement Blotter -- [192-?]. Promotional blotter for Wagner Bumper & Spring Works at 4236 Kingsway, Central Park. At the top of the blotter is an illustration of a Wagner Bumper. The blotter measures 14cm x 7.5cm.
Object History
Mr. Wagner patented his Triple Spring Bumper for automobiles and attempted to interest one of the major automobile manufacturers in purchasing his patent. He manufactured some bumpers and sold them locally.
Colour
White
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Names
Wagner, Frank
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ink blotter advertisement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40598
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5916.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5916.1
Description
Anaconda Brass Pipe - Advertisement Ink Blotter. Advertisment card for Anaconda Brass Pipe and P.D. Pugh on 16 W. 4 Ave, Vancouver B.C. The front of the card has photograph of a woman and child with a man in a bathroom looking at pipes. There is a caption at the top of the card "Avoid This with Water Pipes of Rustless Brass". The card provides a product description below the caption. The reverse side of the card has blue construction paper which has been used as an ink blotter. The card was printed in Canada and measures 15cm x 8.5cm.
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Geographic Access
Vancouver
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placemat

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91017
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.11.19
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.11.19
Description
placemat; paper promotional placemat with scalloped edges; coloured white, blue and yellow cartoon illustration map of Canada with British Columbia in yellow and oversized. At top: "and there shall be a pause to give thanks..100 YEARS..to the splendor that surrounds us..BC GOVERNMENT" and "TRAIL CAFE / HOPE, B.C., CANADA" at the centre bottom. "1866 The Union of the Colonies on Vancouver Island and on the Mainland as BRITISH COLUMBIA" and "1867 CONFEDERATION OF CANADA" Some folding at corners and brown stain over upper Pacific coast area.
Object History
Souvenir placemat was made available as a commemorative item in celebrating Confederation Centennial of British Columbia.
Category
04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
Classification
Food Service T&E - - Food Service Accessories
Object Term
Placemat
Marks/Labels
"G.H. WOOD"; "Printed 1966 Canada"
Measurements
Length: 24.5 cm x Width: 37 cm
Subjects
Events
Events - Anniversaries
Advertising Medium
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Food Service Tools and Equipment
Images
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5486 Dominion Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91871
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Small family's house at 5486 Dominion Street with a "For Sale" sign on the lawn. The house was put up for sale by Lauretta Small after she inherited the Roberts' house at 5538 Dominion Street in 1969. Lauretta, by then a widow, relocated back into the Roberts' house which was th…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 cm x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-052
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Small family's house at 5486 Dominion Street with a "For Sale" sign on the lawn. The house was put up for sale by Lauretta Small after she inherited the Roberts' house at 5538 Dominion Street in 1969. Lauretta, by then a widow, relocated back into the Roberts' house which was the house she grew up in as a child.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.14"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "5486 Dominion St / Burnaby, B.C. / Fall '71"
5486 Dominion Street later subdivided into two lots: 5480 and 5488 Dominion Street
Street Address
5486 Dominion Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
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Lillian Mann's property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46242
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lillian Mann's property, with signs which read such things as; "Forced Sale", "Expropriation Sale!" and Demolition Sale!" posted up along the front yard, and nailed to the large Cedar tree.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1130
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lillian Mann's property, with signs which read such things as; "Forced Sale", "Expropriation Sale!" and Demolition Sale!" posted up along the front yard, and nailed to the large Cedar tree.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "READY TO MOVE ... Lillian Mann, the Burnaby homeowner who waged a lengthy but unsuccessful battle against expropriation of her Cameron Street home, is ready to move. But she hasn't lost her spark, as the terse messages on her front lawn indicate. The property is to become a parking lot for the Cameron Public Library."
Geographic Access
Cameron Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lyndhurst Area
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Condominiums

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97530
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of two condominium buildings. One building has a sign that reads: "Final Sell Out," and towers are visible behind the complex in the other photograph.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2869
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of two condominium buildings. One building has a sign that reads: "Final Sell Out," and towers are visible behind the complex in the other photograph.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Condominiums
Buildings - Residential
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Martello Group sign at 6615 Telford Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98675
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sign, which reads "Professionally Managed by Martello," on the lawn of an apartment building located at 6615 Telford Avenue. The building was constructed in 1964. Other residential towers, a construction crane, and cars parked along Telford Avenue are visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-022
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sign, which reads "Professionally Managed by Martello," on the lawn of an apartment building located at 6615 Telford Avenue. The building was constructed in 1964. Other residential towers, a construction crane, and cars parked along Telford Avenue are visible in the background.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/06/09/martello-group/
Geographic Access
Telford Avenue
Street Address
6615 Telford Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Star Light Apartments sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98677
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Blue Sky Investments Ltd.'s sign on the lawn of Star Light Apartments, a low-rise apartment building located at 6555 Telford Avenue. The building was constructed in 1964. The photograph depicts the scene at dusk; the building's entrance is visible to the left, with its exterior li…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-024
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Blue Sky Investments Ltd.'s sign on the lawn of Star Light Apartments, a low-rise apartment building located at 6555 Telford Avenue. The building was constructed in 1964. The photograph depicts the scene at dusk; the building's entrance is visible to the left, with its exterior lights on, and Telford Avenue and other neighbouring towers are visible in the background.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/06/24/star-light-apartments/
Geographic Access
Telford Avenue
Street Address
6555 Telford Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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Sussex Villa

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98659
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of part of the exterior and front lawn of Sussex Villa, an apartment complex located at 6620-6630 Sussex Avenue, at night. The building was constructed in 1965 and is set to be developed into a high-rise tower by Keltic Canada Development. A light is on inside one of the apartment window…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of part of the exterior and front lawn of Sussex Villa, an apartment complex located at 6620-6630 Sussex Avenue, at night. The building was constructed in 1965 and is set to be developed into a high-rise tower by Keltic Canada Development. A light is on inside one of the apartment windows and a sign for the "Metrotown - Regional Town Centre Notification of Area Plan" stands on the lawn.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Buildings - Residential
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Planning - City Planning
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/01/29/sussex-villa-2/
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
6620 Sussex Avenue
6630 Sussex Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Sussex Villa with sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98660
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of part of the exterior and front lawn of Sussex Villa, an apartment complex located at 6620-6630 Sussex Avenue, at night. The building was constructed in 1965 and is set to be developed into a high-rise tower by Keltic Canada Development. A sign standing on the lawn reads: "Land Loan" a…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of part of the exterior and front lawn of Sussex Villa, an apartment complex located at 6620-6630 Sussex Avenue, at night. The building was constructed in 1965 and is set to be developed into a high-rise tower by Keltic Canada Development. A sign standing on the lawn reads: "Land Loan" and "Domain Funding" with contact information, and a residential tower is visible in the background.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Buildings - Residential
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/01/29/sussex-villa-2/
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
6620 Sussex Avenue
6630 Sussex Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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advertisement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40335
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5834.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5834.1
Description
Pacific Photo Finishers - Advertisement card. Small card advertising for the Pacific Photo Finishers on 203 Pacific Ave. The card advertises that they sell films and Kodaks. There is a small photograph of cameras and accessories on the left side of the card.
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Flyer
Photographic Tools and Equipment
Images
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booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19297
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV977.29.55
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV977.29.55
Description
Frigidaire Automatic Refrigeration - Booklet -- [1929]. "FRIGIDAIRE AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATION". The cover is brightly coloured with illustrations of food and ice. The booklet describes the benefits of having a Frigidaire refrigerator and outlines the different models that it carries. The back cover lists the different places in the world that carries Frigidaire products.
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
Food Processing Tools and Equipment
Images
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