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Truss bridge

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1919]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two men and a dog looking at the BS&W trestle constructed at Campbell River. There is a workman's crossing shown below the bridge, allowing workmen to cross from one side of the river to the other. Tom Irvine was involved in the building of the trusses for this bridge.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two men and a dog looking at the BS&W trestle constructed at Campbell River. There is a workman's crossing shown below the bridge, allowing workmen to cross from one side of the river to the other. Tom Irvine was involved in the building of the trusses for this bridge.

History: Bloedel Stewart and Welch built a trestle over the Campbell River in Spring 1925. BS&W acquired a timber lease on the south side of the Campbell River in order to access operations at Sayward. This is now the site of the John Hart Hydro Dam.

Subjects: Structures - Bridges; Animals - Dogs

Accession Code: HV975.33.3bc

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1919]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2/2/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Image from personal photograph album of Tom "Tommy" Irvine (HV975.33.3)

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Campsite

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [194-?] (date of original), copied 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 9 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a campsite with two tents. An unidentified woman in a dress and hat is standing by the tent to the right. There are also two unidentified men and two dogs. One of the dogs is standing on the roof of a vehicle, and the other on a front wheel. There is illegible lettering on the door o…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 9 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a campsite with two tents. An unidentified woman in a dress and hat is standing by the tent to the right. There are also two unidentified men and two dogs. One of the dogs is standing on the roof of a vehicle, and the other on a front wheel. There is illegible lettering on the door of the van. The area is wooded with tall grass and bushes. Charred tree stumps can be seen in the background. The location is unidentified, but it is likely that the photograph was taken in Burnaby.

Subjects: Recreational Activities - Camping; Animals - Dogs; Structures - Tents

Accession Code: HV976.251.31

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [194-?] (date of original), copied 1976

Media Type: Photograph

Related Material: For another photograph of the women in the same outfit, see HV976.251.33

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 22/8/2006

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Campsite, [194-?] (date of original), copied 1976 thumbnail

Central Park

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1920 (date of original), photographed 1985

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 11.3 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Central Park entrance arch with the "Central Park" electric sign. An Interurban tram can be seen on the right. This photograph used to be hung at the Central Park branch of the Burnaby Public Library.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1920 (date of original), photographed 1985

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Evelyn Salisbury subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 11.3 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 145-010

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1985-15

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Central Park entrance arch with the "Central Park" electric sign. An Interurban tram can be seen on the right. This photograph used to be hung at the Central Park branch of the Burnaby Public Library.

Subjects: Structures - Arches; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards; Geographic Features - Parks; Transportation - Electric Railroads

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Central Park; Imperial Street

Street Address: 3883 Imperial Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

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Central Park, 1920 (date of original), photographed 1985 thumbnail

Central Park testing station

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: May 9, 2020

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Photographic Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff)

Scope and Content: Photograph of the COVID-19 testing station located in the Central Park parking lot off Boundary Road. A sign in the foreground reads "Covid-19 Care Site by Referral Only / Walk in Access". In the background, the white tents of the testing station are visible.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: May 9, 2020

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Photographic Society fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff)

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 623-019

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2020-10

Scope and Content: Photograph of the COVID-19 testing station located in the Central Park parking lot off Boundary Road. A sign in the foreground reads "Covid-19 Care Site by Referral Only / Walk in Access". In the background, the white tents of the testing station are visible.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Parks; Geographic Features - Automobile Parking Lots; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards; Structures - Tents

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Damer, Eric

Notes: Transcribed title

Geographic Access: Boundary Road; Central Park

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

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Central Park testing station, May 9, 2020 thumbnail

Gordon Presbyterian Church Refreshment Tent

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1912] (date of original), copied 1987

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 the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. Banners above the door of the tent read, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments" and "Hot Meals." Other banners and penants read, "God Save the King" and "Canada." Nine women an…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1912] (date of original), copied 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Gordon Presbyterian Church subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 193-001

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1987-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. Banners above the door of the tent read, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments" and "Hot Meals." Other banners and penants read, "God Save the King" and "Canada." Nine women and two men are standing outside the tent. The women are wearing aprons. There is an automobile parked on the right side of the photograph.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards; Structures - Tents

Names: Gordon Presbyterian Church

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Central Park; Imperial Street

Street Address: 3883 Imperial Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

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Gordon Presbyterian Church Refreshment Tent

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1912] (date of original), copied 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.4 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. A sign above the door of the tent reads, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments." Eight women and two men are standing outside the tent. The women are wearing aprons. Pennants …

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1912] (date of original), copied 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Gordon Presbyterian Church subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.4 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 193-002

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1987-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. A sign above the door of the tent reads, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments." Eight women and two men are standing outside the tent. The women are wearing aprons. Pennants on the tent read, "Canada."

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards; Structures - Tents

Names: Gordon Presbyterian Church

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Central Park; Imperial Street

Street Address: 3883 Imperial Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

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The Hot Dog Inn and proprietors

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1924

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12.9 cm on page 17.5 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the hot dog stand built at Deer Lake for ice skaters. Standing in front of it are the "proprietors" A. D. Bowker and Abe Rowe. The sign affixed to the stand reads: "This Is The Hot Dog Inn And It's Cold Outside / Come Right In / Coffee 5 cents / Hot Dogs 10 cents".

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1924

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Peers family subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12.9 cm on page 17.5 x 24.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 020-018

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS2007-04

Scope and Content: Photograph of the hot dog stand built at Deer Lake for ice skaters. Standing in front of it are the "proprietors" A. D. Bowker and Abe Rowe. The sign affixed to the stand reads: "This Is The Hot Dog Inn And It's Cold Outside / Come Right In / Coffee 5 cents / Hot Dogs 10 cents".

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants; Structures - Tents; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Bowker, A.D.; Rowe, Abe

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on caption accompanying photograph

Geographic Access: Deer Lake

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

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The Hot Dog Inn and proprietors, 1924 thumbnail

Kitty Hill sitting on a fence

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1910

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.8 x 10.1 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album0

Scope and Content: Photograph of Kitty Hill sitting on a fence, holding a dog in her lap. The Hill family home, known as Broadview, is faintly visible in the background. It was located on Buckingham Avenue.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1910

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.8 x 10.1 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album0

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-878

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Kitty Hill sitting on a fence, holding a dog in her lap. The Hill family home, known as Broadview, is faintly visible in the background. It was located on Buckingham Avenue.

Subjects: Animals - Dogs; Structures - Fences

Names: Peers, Katherine Maude Hill "Kitty"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Buckingham Avenue

Street Address: 5730 Buckingham Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

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Kitty Hill sitting on a fence, 1910 thumbnail

Mrs. Davies

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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 ; 12.6 x 8.9 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of Mrs. Davies and a dog standing at the Royal Commemorative Arch.

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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 ; 12.6 x 8.9 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 190-007

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1986-41

Scope and Content: Photograph of Mrs. Davies and a dog standing at the Royal Commemorative Arch.

Subjects: Structures - Arches; Animals - Dogs

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Mrs. Davies, [194-] (date of original), copied 1986 thumbnail

Old Brunette River Dam

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1920]

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 a group of six men and their five dogs at the Old Brunette River Dam. The men are in suits and most are wearing bowler hats. Their dogs look to be English Foxhounds and Poodles.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1920]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Love family subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 232-002

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1989-24

Scope and Content: Photograph of a group of six men and their five dogs at the Old Brunette River Dam. The men are in suits and most are wearing bowler hats. Their dogs look to be English Foxhounds and Poodles.

Subjects: Animals - Dogs; Geographic Features - Rivers; Structures - Dams

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying

Geographic Access: Brunette River

Historic Neighbourhood: Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Lake Area

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Old Brunette River Dam, [1920] thumbnail

Streetcar work camp

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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 labourers at the British Columbia Electric Railway Company streetcar work camp standing and sitting in three rows in front of a large tent at Hastings Street. The man on the far right, sitting upright, is holding a cocker spaniel at his knee. This photograph was taken during construct…

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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.: 487-011

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2008-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of labourers at the British Columbia Electric Railway Company streetcar work camp standing and sitting in three rows in front of a large tent at Hastings Street. The man on the far right, sitting upright, is holding a cocker spaniel at his knee. This photograph was taken during construction of the Hastings Streetcar line extension.

Subjects: Transportation - Electric Railroads; Construction - Railroad Construction; Occupations - Railroad Labourers; Structures - Tents; Animals - Dogs

Names: British Columbia Electric Railway Company

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Phillips, James William "Jim"

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Hastings Street

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Streetcar work camp

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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 labourers at the British Columbia Electric Railway Company streetcar work camp standing and sitting in three rows in front of a large tent at Hastings Street. The man on the far right, sitting upright, is holding a cocker spaniel at his knee. This photograph was taken during construc…

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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.: 487-012

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2008-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of labourers at the British Columbia Electric Railway Company streetcar work camp standing and sitting in three rows in front of a large tent at Hastings Street. The man on the far right, sitting upright, is holding a cocker spaniel at his knee. This photograph was taken during construction of the Hastings Streetcar line extension.