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History of Burnaby and vicinity

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Publication Date
1947
Call Number
971.133 GRE Copy 2 Ver. 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV017.17.1
Call Number
971.133 GRE Copy 2 Ver. 1
Author
Green, George, 1872-1955
Place of Publication
[S.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1947
Printer
Shoemaker , McLean & Veitch
Physical Description
233 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
"Presented To my valued fried Rev. D. W. Scott. a former neighbor at Capitol Hill with best wishes of the author George Green Victoria March 1 1947" [handwritten in black ink on page opposing front pastedown] "BMMM-WU SIGNED 1st ED 50.00" [handwritten in pencil on page opposing front pastedown]
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Burnaby (B.C.)
Biography
Name Access
Green, George
Notes
Autographed by author
"By George Green, pioneer resident of Burnaby, and an ex-Councillor. Charter Member of the British Columbia Historical Association, Vancouver Branch, and an Executive Member."
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Images
Digital Books
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date plaque

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90987
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.11.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.11.1
Description
Bronze date plaque stamped "F.V.M.P.A./ BURNABY PLANT SOD TURNING / JULY 26, 1962" with 4 corner holes. The object has scratches throughout. The plaque is taped to a cardboard tag with the text "B5102 / $0.80"
Object History
The plate is to commemorate the Fraser Valley Milk Producers Assocation Burnaby Plant sod turning ceremony on July 26, 1962, when construction started on the new facility at Sperling and Lougheed. The plant opened in 1964, and housed the FVMPA head offices, fluid milk plant, and ice cream manufacturing division.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Plate, Identification
Measurements
6.3cm wide x 3.1cm high
Subjects
Foods
Agriculture
Agriculture - Dairy
Names
Dairyland
Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association
Historic Neighbourhood
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Government Road Area
Images
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tape measure

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90960
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.10.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.10.1
Description
Promitional tape measurer with a silver top plates and a gold body engraved on both sides. One side dark blue with ariel drawing of building and "Dairyland/ BURNABY PLANT/ 1964" engraved. Reverse is oval image of 4 cows in a field with mountains, sky, and a barn painted on a gold body with "FRASER VALLEY/ MILK PRODUCERS/ ASSOCIATION" in red. Top has a retractable silver steel tape with measurements in inches on one side. "Japan" engraved on base.
Object History
This object belonged to a sales representative for Dairyland, who lived in Chilliwack. He retired in 1978 after 40 years with the company. The Burnaby Dairyland plant was constructed in 1964 on Lougheed Highway near Sperling Avenue.
Reference
http://www.bcdairyhistory.ca/milk-break/magazine/1964-fraser-valley-milk-break.pdf
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Weights and Measurements Tools and Equipment - Scales
Object Term
Retractable Rule, Tape Measure
Marks/Labels
"Dairyland Burnaby Plant 1964", "Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association" "Japan"
Measurements
4cm high x 5cm wide
Subjects
Foods
Agriculture
Agriculture - Dairy
Names
Dairyland
Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association
Historic Neighbourhood
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Government Road Area
Images
Less detail