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May Day Parade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35090
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a decorated car float in a May Day Parade on Patterson Avenue at a railway crossing. The automobile has "Rose Dress Shop" spelled along its side.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Davies family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
190-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1986-41
Scope and Content
Photograph of a decorated car float in a May Day Parade on Patterson Avenue at a railway crossing. The automobile has "Rose Dress Shop" spelled along its side.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - May Day
Events - Parades
Names
Rose Dress Shop
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Patterson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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First prize float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55609
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first prize float in the Pacific National Exhibition parade, along Hastings Street in Vancouver. The float reads: "Burnaby / BCs Garden of Eden." The Burnaby May Day Queen and her court are seated on the float and a large crowd of spectators can be seen lined up along the street t…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first prize float in the Pacific National Exhibition parade, along Hastings Street in Vancouver. The float reads: "Burnaby / BCs Garden of Eden." The Burnaby May Day Queen and her court are seated on the float and a large crowd of spectators can be seen lined up along the street to watch the parade.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - May Day
Persons - Crowds
Names
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto reads: "P.N.E. Float 1st Prize 1955"
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Burnaby Historical Society Float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34655
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.3 x 17.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society float for the PNE (Pacific National Exhibition) Parade. The float is decorated as Interurban Tram no. 1223. In front of the float are two men seated in an old car with a sign reading, "The Hydro Originals" on the side. Two other men are standing besid…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.3 x 17.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
081-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society float for the PNE (Pacific National Exhibition) Parade. The float is decorated as Interurban Tram no. 1223. In front of the float are two men seated in an old car with a sign reading, "The Hydro Originals" on the side. Two other men are standing beside it.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Transportation - Parade Floats
Organizations
Events - Parades
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Float in Forglen Park Parade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36648
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a float in a parade given on behalf of the volunteers who worked to create Forglen (Forest Glen) Park. The float includes a large jack-in-the-box and the truck door reads, "Windsor Building Supplies."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a float in a parade given on behalf of the volunteers who worked to create Forglen (Forest Glen) Park. The float includes a large jack-in-the-box and the truck door reads, "Windsor Building Supplies."
Subjects
Events - Parades
Transportation - Trucks
Transportation - Parade Floats
Names
Windsor Building Supplies
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Parade on Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38168
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.8 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a float in a parade on the 4600 block of Kingsway. The photo was taken looking southward, and the Kelly Douglas and Co. warehouse can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958 (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 ; 3.8 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-755
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a float in a parade on the 4600 block of Kingsway. The photo was taken looking southward, and the Kelly Douglas and Co. warehouse can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - Parades
Names
Kelly Douglas and Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Date at top of photograph reads, "Aug 58"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Parade on Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38171
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.8 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of parade on the 4600 block of Kingsway showing a decorated car. The photo was taken looking south, and a vacant lot at Sussex Avenue and Kingsway can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958 (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 ; 3.8 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-758
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of parade on the 4600 block of Kingsway showing a decorated car. The photo was taken looking south, and a vacant lot at Sussex Avenue and Kingsway can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - Parades
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Parade on Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38172
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.8 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of parade on the 4600 block of Kingsway showing a decorated car. The photo was taken looking south, and a vacant lot at Sussex Avenue and Kingsway can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958 (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 ; 3.8 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-759
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of parade on the 4600 block of Kingsway showing a decorated car. The photo was taken looking south, and a vacant lot at Sussex Avenue and Kingsway can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - Parades
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Burnaby Historical Society float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34654
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society float for the Pacific National Exhibition's parade. The float is decorated as Interurban Tram no. 1223, and a man is standing beside the float.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
081-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society float for the Pacific National Exhibition's parade. The float is decorated as Interurban Tram no. 1223, and a man is standing beside the float.
Subjects
Transportation - Parade Floats
Organizations
Events - Parades
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Burnaby Historical Society float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37196
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1950]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society float travelling along Hastings Street in Vancouver as part of the Pacific National Exhibition parade. The float consisted of a retired British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram car.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1950]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
333-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society float travelling along Hastings Street in Vancouver as part of the Pacific National Exhibition parade. The float consisted of a retired British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram car.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Transportation - Parade Floats
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Diamond Jubilee Parade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34262
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 2, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.9 x 16.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Central Park. Miss Canada, Jean Cameron is on a float with other young women representing each province of the Dominion. Note the paper mache beaver pulling the throne. The event was held on July 2, 1927 with a parade from the Municipal Hall at Edmonds …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 2, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.9 x 16.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Central Park. Miss Canada, Jean Cameron is on a float with other young women representing each province of the Dominion. Note the paper mache beaver pulling the throne. The event was held on July 2, 1927 with a parade from the Municipal Hall at Edmonds along Kingsway to Central Park. Memorial services for those who died in the Great War were held at the Municipal Hall and the Memorial Hall, on Royal Oak.
Subjects
Celebrations - Jubilee
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - Parades
Names
Cameron, Jean
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Diamond Jubilee of Confederation / Burnaby, B.C., July 2nd '27"
Back of photograph stamped, "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / McKay, B.C., Carl. 343R2"
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Edmonds parade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38558
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 27, 2003
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
23 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the first Edmonds Christmas parade as it was seen travelling down Edmonds Street between Canada Way and Mary Avenue on November 27, 2003. Photographs show parade floats and groups walking in the parade with signs and costumes.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 27, 2003
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pixie McGeachie subseries
Physical Description
23 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
460-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2004-02
Scope and Content
Photographs of the first Edmonds Christmas parade as it was seen travelling down Edmonds Street between Canada Way and Mary Avenue on November 27, 2003. Photographs show parade floats and groups walking in the parade with signs and costumes.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Events - Parades
Transportation - Parade Floats
Media Type
Photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Mary Avenue
Canada Way
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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E.T. going home float by Pacific Vocational Institute students

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58944
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 cm x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a float constructed by Pacific Vocational Institute students. The float is based on the movie "E.T." and features some young adults on bicycles on the float.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 cm x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1390
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of a float constructed by Pacific Vocational Institute students. The float is based on the movie "E.T." and features some young adults on bicycles on the float.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Transportation - Parade Floats
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto: "E.T. going home by Pacific Vocational Institute students"
Note on verso: "Burnaby Today / A-8 / Going home / 100%"
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Hudson's Bay parade float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1385
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float with ten young girls seated on the side of the float. Each girl holds a pole with a letter at the top, spelling out "PLAYGROUND". Below them are letterings at lower part of float that spells out "…OUVER CHILDREN NEED PLAYGRO…" (likely spelling out "Vancouver children ne…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Material Details
stamped on verso, t. "0 19"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float with ten young girls seated on the side of the float. Each girl holds a pole with a letter at the top, spelling out "PLAYGROUND". Below them are letterings at lower part of float that spells out "…OUVER CHILDREN NEED PLAYGRO…" (likely spelling out "Vancouver children need playground"). A part of a crest is visible above the girls, "HU--NY INCORPORATED 1670" It appears to be the Hudson's Bay Company crest. There is a Union Jack at right, and the float is going past a hardware store along a street with railway tracks. The event and the identity of the girls are not known.
Subjects
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - Parades
Names
Hudson's Bay Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.5757.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[192-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-01-23
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Kelly Douglas Company parade float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1392
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1936]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float with its side decorated with leaves and flowers forming the letters "KELLY DOUGLAS CO LTD" on its side. The front of the float has words "TEA" and "COFFEE" spelled out. The arch on the float has "NABOB" written across top and down right side. There are two women and a …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 8.5 cm
Material Details
Faint circular stamp mark of "Vancouver Drug Co." on verso, and gummed paper on each corner.
Circular stamp on verso of photograph reads, "Come to Vancouver's Golden Jubilee / 50 Years of Progress" outside its circular seal for "Vancouver Drug / Co. Ltd./ Nu-Gloss / PHOTO FINISH"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float with its side decorated with leaves and flowers forming the letters "KELLY DOUGLAS CO LTD" on its side. The front of the float has words "TEA" and "COFFEE" spelled out. The arch on the float has "NABOB" written across top and down right side. There are two women and a man below arch. The setting is Granville and Hastings in Vancouver. Visible in the background are crowds of people at the street side, Post Office, Royal Bank and "Famous Furs" store.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Transportation - Parade Floats
Names
Kelly Douglas and Company Limited
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.5766.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1936]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
Photographs BV985.5765.1 - BV985.5769.1 are of the same parade at the same location.
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Parade float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1255
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1930 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.15 x 24.13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float at night. The float is decorated with vines and streamers and is two tiered at the front. Girls in dresses are riding on the float (some have fans in their hands). All are unidentified and the location is not known.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Series
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.15 x 24.13 cm
Material Details
.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float at night. The float is decorated with vines and streamers and is two tiered at the front. Girls in dresses are riding on the float (some have fans in their hands). All are unidentified and the location is not known.
Subjects
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - Parades
Persons - Children
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Accession Code
BV985.5331.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1930 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-01-23
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "Night picture."
Images
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Parade float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1386
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of five young women seated on parade float. One of them is wearing a crown and seated on a throne like chair. The float is decorated with floral garlands and cedar. Along the Cedar leaf covered side of the float, flowers are shaped into letters, forming words, but the the words are not l…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Material Details
stamped on verso, t. "0 19"
Scope and Content
Photograph of five young women seated on parade float. One of them is wearing a crown and seated on a throne like chair. The float is decorated with floral garlands and cedar. Along the Cedar leaf covered side of the float, flowers are shaped into letters, forming words, but the the words are not legible. The event and the identity of the women are not known.
Subjects
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - Parades
Accession Code
BV985.5758.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[192-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-01-23
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Parade Float carrying Burnaby's Beauty Queens

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37332
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1962
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float carrying five Burnaby beauty queens. The girls are surrounded by flowers and a large heart-shaped decoration stands behind them. All are unidentified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1962
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
351-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1997-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float carrying five Burnaby beauty queens. The girls are surrounded by flowers and a large heart-shaped decoration stands behind them. All are unidentified.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Transportation - Parade Floats
Clothing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Parade of sailors

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1395
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1936]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of sailors in a parade at Granville and Hastings, Vancouver. Visible in the background are crowds of people at the street side, as well as the Post Office, and the Royal Bank and "Famous Furs" stores.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Material Details
Faint circular stamp mark of "Vancouver Drug Co." on verso, and gummed paper on each corner
The stamp reads, "Come to Vancouver's Golden [illegible]/ 50 Years of Progress" outside its circular seal for "Vancouver Drug/ Co. Ltd./ Nu-Gloss/ PHOTO FINISH"
Scope and Content
Photograph of sailors in a parade at Granville and Hastings, Vancouver. Visible in the background are crowds of people at the street side, as well as the Post Office, and the Royal Bank and "Famous Furs" stores.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Public Services - Military Services
Clothing - Uniforms
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.5769.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1936]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
Photographs BV985.5765.1 - BV985.5769.1 are of the same parade at the same location.
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Burnaby May Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3112
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 26, 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a procession led by flower girls at Burnaby May Day, at Robert Burnaby Park. A constable in uniform is standing next to one of the lead flower girls with his hands on her shoulders, directing her. People are gathered around on the field to watch the procession. A Maypole can be seen o…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a procession led by flower girls at Burnaby May Day, at Robert Burnaby Park. A constable in uniform is standing next to one of the lead flower girls with his hands on her shoulders, directing her. People are gathered around on the field to watch the procession. A Maypole can be seen on the left.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Clothing - Uniforms
Public Services - Policing
Events - Parades
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Accession Code
HV972.204.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 26, 1928
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Related Material
For other photographs from the same album, see HV972.204.3 - .14
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-25
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Inscribed in the negative and printed on the bottom front of the photograph: "Burnaby May Day 26. 5. 28 / Lloyd Studio, McKay, B.C. / 36."
Images
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Canada Post drive-by tribute

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
8 May 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 mov video (9 sec.) : digital, 24 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
Film clip of a Canada Post vehicle parade doing a "Drive-By Tribute" to show their appreciation to frontline workers. A convoy of vehicles are honking horns as they drive down a street in Burnaby. The parade of vehicles started at Chartwell Carlton Care Residence and onto Burnaby General Hospital, …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 mov video (9 sec.) : digital, 24 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
Film clip of a Canada Post vehicle parade doing a "Drive-By Tribute" to show their appreciation to frontline workers. A convoy of vehicles are honking horns as they drive down a street in Burnaby. The parade of vehicles started at Chartwell Carlton Care Residence and onto Burnaby General Hospital, Adanac Park Lodge, Taylor Manor and Fellburn Care Centre.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Public Services - Health Services
Transportation - Automobiles
Transportation - Trucks
Pandemics - COVID-19
Names
Canada Post
Accession Code
BV021.2.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
8 May 2020
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Video

Canada Post drive-by tribute, 8 May 2020

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