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20th century typewriting : complete course

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Lessenberry, D. D. (David Daniel), 1896-
Crawford, T. James (Thomas James)
Edition
6th ed.
Publication Date
c1952
Call Number
652.3 LES
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV007.2.1
Call Number
652.3 LES
Edition
6th ed.
Author
Lessenberry, D. D. (David Daniel), 1896-
Crawford, T. James (Thomas James)
Place of Publication
Cincinnati
Publisher
South-Western Publishing Co.
Publication Date
c1952
Physical Description
340 p. : ill. : 20 x 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Typewriting
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Books
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Southoaks Crescent
Street Address
4939 Canada Way
6650 Southoaks Crescent
Names
Burnaby South High School
Burnaby Central Secondary School
Object History
Was used by Burnaby resident Barbara Copan when she taught typing at Burnaby Central circa 1963-65. It may have originally belonged to Barbara's mother who also taught typing at Burnaby South High School circa 1957 to 1965. She mainly taught typing in night school.
Notes
Authors' given name and date as follows: Lessenberry, D.D. (David Daniel), 1896- Crawford, T. James (Thomas James)
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blow torch

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact50270
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.1.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.1.5
Description
Kerosene blow torch. Works under pressure from a pump in the body of the torch. Wooden handle. Markings are obliterated by abrasions and soot. Body was originally painted a bronze gold - see underneath.
Object History
Wilkinson & Kidd Sheet Metal shop in New Westminster. The rest of Mr. Wilkinson's tools were donated in a previous accession
Subjects
Metalworking Tools and Equipment
Geographic Access
New Westminster
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bulletin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91859
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.25.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.25.3
Description
Fraser Merchants' Association - Bulletin -- [1982]. Legal sized, 15 page bulletin produced by the Fraser Merchants' Association and Fraser Merchants' Co-Operative. The bulletin is volume 10, number 65 from 1982. The document is printed in red text in both English and Chinese. The cover page has three postage stamps and the address for the Canada Way Fruit [Food] Market.
Object History
Item was owned by Harry Toy, proprietor of Canada Way Food market and member of the Fraser Merchants' Association. See BV023.16.19 for full biography.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Serial
Measurements
Height: 36 cm
Width: 22 cm
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Toy, Harry Wee Koon "Harry"
Fraser Merchants' Association
Geographic Access
Canada Way
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calendar

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91860
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.25.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.25.6
Description
Fraser Merchants' Association - Calendar -- [2001]. Calendar for 2001 circulated by the Fraser Merchants Association. The front cover of the calendar has a photograph of a lake and mountains covered in snow at Banff National Park.
There is a page attached at the back of the calendar with the Fraser Merchants Association address, which is the same as the Canada Way Food Market.
Object History
Item was owned by Harry Toy, proprietor of Canada Way Food market and member of the Fraser Merchants' Association. See BV023.16.19 for full biography.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Calendar
Measurements
Height: 22.5 cm
Width: 21.5 cm
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Toy, Harry Wee Koon "Harry"
Fraser Merchants' Association
Geographic Access
Canada Way
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cart

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91781
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.1
Description
Small grocery or shopping cart. The cart was produced by Folding Carrier Corporation of Oklahoma. This cart is called the Nest Baskart which features a levered back panel to easily nest multiple carts together when not in use.
The body of the cart is formed by metal spokes welded together to form a cage like pattern.
The top of the cart has a large basket like area for holding items. The bottom of the cart has a sloped shelf that could have held another removable basket.
The handle of the cart is covered in a hard black material, possibly hardened rubber or plastic.
The cart features curved corners along the top and bottom of the basket area.
The cart has four wheels, the back two are fixed and the front two are
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Cart was used by donor to restock shelves when not in use by customers.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Merchandising T&E
Object Term
Cart, Shopping
Marks/Labels
"FOLDING CARRIER CORP. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA., U.S.A. / NEST BASKART, MODEL WK 1200 / PATENT NO. 2,479,530"
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
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cash register

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91785
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.5
Description
Cash register, cash drawer, adding machine made by Remington Sperry Rand.
It has four columns of keys for dollars and cents, three additional columns of digit keys, and three columns of keys with various functions on them. An addition bar and cancel button are across the base, and a paper tape at the top.
Sales are not displayed visually by any indicator.
There is a metal cash drawer that has plastic divisions for change and cash.
There is a key that slots into a lock on the left side that controls the machine with a lever.
The register is made of metal and plastic components.
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Cash register was used daily in the Canada Way Food Market.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Merchandising T&E
Object Term
Register, Cash
Maker
Remington
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
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container

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91787
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.7
Description
Clear plastic containers used for selling 5 cent candy. The containers are rectangular in shape with a lid designed to look like a glass jar lid but actually opens much further down than expected.
Inside the container was a product label advertising the type of bubble gum the container held.
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Container
Object Term
Canister, Food Storage
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Container
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
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container

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91788
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.8
Description
Clear plastic containers used for selling 5 cent candy. The containers are rectangular in shape with a lid designed to look like a glass jar lid but actually opens much further down than expected.
Inside the container was a product label advertising the type of bubble gum the container held.
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Container
Object Term
Canister, Food Storage
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Container
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
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container

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91789
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.9
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.9
Description
Clear plastic containers used for selling 5 cent candy. The containers are rectangular in shape with a lid designed to look like a glass jar lid but actually opens much further down than expected.
Inside the container was a product label advertising the type of bubble gum the container held.
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Container
Object Term
Canister, Food Storage
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Container
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
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container

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91790
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.10
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.10
Description
Clear plastic containers used for selling 5 cent candy. The containers are rectangular in shape with a lid designed to look like a glass jar lid but actually opens much further down than expected.
Inside the container was a product label advertising the type of bubble gum the container held.
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Container
Object Term
Canister, Food Storage
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Container
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
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flyer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91861
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.25.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.25.7
Description
H.Y. Louie's Cash & Carry - Flyer -- [1980]. Flyer or flier printed on blue legal sized paper for H.Y. Louie's Cash and Carry business. The flyer advertised different products that could be purchased and the sale price for the time period of November 10 to 14, 1980.
The flyer was folded into four panels horizontally and stapled closed for mailing. On the back of the paper is the address for the Canada Way Market.
Object History
Item was owned by Harry Toy, proprietor of Canada Way Food market and member of the Fraser Merchants' Association. See BV023.16.19 for full biography.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Flier
Measurements
Height: 36 cm
Width: 22 cm
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Flyer
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Toy, Harry Wee Koon "Harry"
Geographic Access
Canada Way
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medicinal bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact2615
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.163.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.163.6
Description
Empty rectangular amber glass (brown) bottle with cork stopper. Commercial paper label indicating "40 / Lyolith Tablets / (Tabella Lyolitha Stenhouse) / Gall Stone Remedy / Formula of / Dr. John Stnehouse / Each tablet contains: / Potass. Salicylate, 1 1-2 grs. / Potassium Citrate, 1-2 gr. / Sodium Glyco and / Tauro-cholate, 1 1-2 grs. / Sodium Oleate, 1 1-2 grs. / Phenophthalein, 1-3 gr. / Menthol, 1-10 gr. / LYOLITH are best taken / at bedtime and on rising, / or after each meal, one or / two as may be prescribed / by physician, followed / by a large glass of hot / water. / H.K.WAMPOLE&CO. / LIMITED / PERTH, ONTARIO." "Henry K Wampole Co" appears in red script diagonally across the label.
Object History
This item originates from the West End Pharmacy in New Westminster.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
Commercial paper label indicating "40 / Lyolith Tablets / (Tabella Lyolitha Stenhouse) / Gall Stone Remedy / Formula of / Dr. John Stnehouse / Each tablet contains: / Potass. Salicylate, 1 1-2 grs. / Potassium Citrate, 1-2 gr. / Sodium Glyco and / Tauro-cholate, 1 1-2 grs. / Sodium Oleate, 1 1-2 grs. / Phenophthalein, 1-3 gr. / Menthol, 1-10 gr. / LYOLITH are best taken / at bedtime and on rising, / or after each meal, one or / two as may be prescribed / by physician, followed / by a large glass of hot / water. / H.K.WAMPOLE&CO. / LIMITED / PERTH, ONTARIO."
Measurements
8.25 cm height x 3.5 cm width x 2.75 cm depth
Maker
H. K. Wampole & Company
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
Ontario
Site/City Made
Perth
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
Names
West End Pharmacy
Geographic Access
New Westminster
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medicinal bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact2616
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.163.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.163.7
Description
Small, amber glass bottle, with rectangular base and cork stopper. The bottle is empty. Discoloured, rectangular, paper label is attached to the front, commerically printed, with black text.
Object History
This item originates from the West End Pharmacy in New Westminster.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
"100 / CHOCOLATE-COATED / TABLETS / No. 480 / CORPORA LUTEA / (DESICCATED) / 2 GRAINS / Each tablet contains 2 / grains of the desiccated / material, equivalent to / about 12 grains of fresh / Corpora Luten. / Dose, 1 or 2 Tablets / three times a day. / PARJE, DAVIS & CO. / WALKERVILLE, / ONT., CANADA." printed in black down length of discoloured, white paper label. Text is enclosed by thin, black border line. Cork features small, circular green label with illegible, gold-coloured text.
Measurements
3.7 cm height x 4.4 cm width x 10.5 cm length
Maker
Parke, Davis & Company
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
Ontario
Site/City Made
Walkerville
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
Names
West End Pharmacy
Geographic Access
New Westminster
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medicinal bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact2617
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.163.8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.163.8
Description
Empty brown glass bottle with paper label and cork stopper. Bottle has square base.
Object History
This item originates from the West End Pharmacy in New Westminster.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
Label marked "THE / WOODBRIDGE / TREATMENT / OF / TYPHOID FEVER." Content info. included. Black text on white label.
Measurements
12 cm height x 4 cm width x 2.5 length
Maker
Parke, Davis & Company
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
Ontario
Site/City Made
Walkerville
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
Names
West End Pharmacy
Geographic Access
New Westminster
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medicinal box with medicinal tube

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact16784
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV980.2.76
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV980.2.76
Description
Rectangular, cardboard box, missing top closing flap. The box is brown with a green label with blue, commerically printed text, on all four long sides. Box contains thin, white medicinal tube, with black, plastic screw cap. Tube features similar paper label, commerically printed, as the above described box. End of tube is worn and discoloured.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
"HEYWORTH'S / PILE / Ointment / GIVES QUICK RELIEF." printed at top of paper label, in blue and brown. Followed by directions for use and effects of the ointment as well as the ingredients. "Net Weight 1 1-2 ounces / Prepared for / JUBILEE DRUG STORE / 2500 Manle Ave. / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. / Price 75c" printed in blue at the bottom of the label. Back of box features the same label, printed in French, without the ingredient list or location of the pharmacy. "A safe and efficient remedy for internal and external / piles, in the treatment of which disease, healthy and reg- / ular action of the bowels, careful selection of diet and / avoidance of sedentary life are essential factors." printed in blue on green background, in French and English, on left and right side labels. The oiment tube features the same English and French labels, blue text on green paper label, on the back and front of the tube.
Measurements
Box: 4 cm height x 5.5 cm width x 13.4 cm length Tube: 4.3 cm width x 12.5 cm length
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
New Westminster
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
Names
Jubilee Drug Store
Geographic Access
New Westminster
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milk crate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91786
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.6
Description
Light grey plastic milk crate produced for Silverwood's Dairy of Ontario.
The plastic is formed in a diamond cut out pattern and has handles on two sides.
There are various imprinted texts throughout.
The top of the crate is scuffed an dirty
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Container
Object Term
Crate
Marks/Labels
"PROPERTY OF / SILVERWOOD'S"
"MISUSER OF / THIS CASE / IS LIABLE TO / PROSECUTION"
"G H J INDUSTRIES LTD / MADE IN CANADA BY GHJ IND / PATEND PENDING"
"WARNING / USE BY OTHER THAN REGISTERED OWNER PROHIBITED BY LAW"
Measurements
Height: 27.5 cm
Width: 33 cm
Depth: 33 cm
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Container
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
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paddle ball replacement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91791
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.11
Description
Paddle ball replacement kit including product packaging.
The product is produced by Parker Brothers under the Bo-Lo trademark brand.
The package is cardboard with a plastic shell containing a rubber ball and elastic band.
The cardboard has a thick band of yellow above a gradient blue background. There is an illustration of a red Bo-Lo paddle ball.
The back side of the package includes instructions for installing the new ball onto a paddle.
The package is slightly damaged with creases along the cardboard and brown spotting on the back.
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Category
09. Recreational Artifacts
Classification
Game Equipment
Object Term
Game
Marks/Labels
"BO-LO / BAT / RAQUETTE / REPLACEMENT KIT"
Measurements
Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 10.5 cm
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Games
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
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pharmaceutical bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1810
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.107.9
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.107.9
Description
Clear glass bottle with ground, glass stopper, no label. bottle is empty. Bottle has a cylindrical shape. The item is a bulk product stocked by a pharmacy. Up until the 1950s, pharmacists provided most prescription medications by creating compounds of bulk products that were given to customers as pills, salves, or tonics.
Object History
This item originates from the Curtis Pharmacy in New Westminster.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
No Label
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
Curtis Pharmacy
Geographic Access
New Westminster
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pharmaceutical bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1813
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.107.11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.107.11
Description
The item is a bulk product stocked by a pharmacy. Up until the 1950s, pharmacists provided most prescription medications by creating compounds of bulk products that were given to customers as pills, salves, or tonics. Clear empty glass stopper bottle. Label under glass (LUG) indicating "TINCT. ARNICAEFL." On bottom in glass "W.T. & CO. / D / U.S.A."
Object History
This item originates from the Curtis Pharmacy in New Westminster.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
Gold trimmed label under glass (LUG) indicating "TINCT. ARNICAEFL." Lettering printed in black and highlighted in gold.
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
Curtis Pharmacy
Geographic Access
New Westminster
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pharmaceutical bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact2612
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.163.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.163.3
Description
The item is a bulk product stocked by a pharmacy. Up until the 1950s, pharmacists provided most prescription medications by creating compounds of bulk products that were given to customers as pills, salves, or tonics. Clear glass stopper bottle, one-third full with dried organic material. Label under glass (LUG) indicating contents as "ULMUS".
Object History
This item originates from the West End Pharmacy in New Westminster.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
Label under glass (LUG) indicating contents as "ULMUS". Gold-trimmed label with black lettering.
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
West End Pharmacy
Geographic Access
New Westminster
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Royal city : a photographic history of New Westminster, 1858 - 1960

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1386
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Wolf, Jim
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Date
c2005
Call Number
971.133 WOL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
1894384849
1894384970
Call Number
971.133 WOL
Edition
1st ed.
Author
Wolf, Jim
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
Heritage House
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
191 p. : ill.
Library Subject (LOC)
New Westminster (B.C.)--Pictorial works
New Westminster (B.C.)--History
Photographers--British Columbia--New Westminster
Biography
Geographic Access
New Westminster
Notes
Includes biographical references and index.
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Royal metal : the people, times and trains of New Westminster bridge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6501
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Sanford, Barrie, 1948-
Publication Date
c2004
Call Number
971.133 SAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0973560207
Call Number
971.133 SAN
Author
Sanford, Barrie, 1948-
Place of Publication
Vancouver, B.C.
Publisher
National Railway Historical Society, British Columbia Chapter
Publication Date
c2004
Printer
Friesen Corporation
Physical Description
viii, 246 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Bridges
Railroads
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Rail
Structures - Bridges
Geographic Access
New Westminster
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91782
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.2
Description
Green store sign from Canada Way Food Market. Plasticized green sign with white lettering.
There is a 2.5 cm band of residue running the length of the sign at the top and bottom.
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Sign, Advertising
Marks/Labels
"CANADA WAY FOOD MARKET / OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK / GROCERIES CONFECTIONARY TOBACCO PRODUCTS"
Measurements
Height: 49.5 cm
Width: 176.5
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
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sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91783
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.3
Description
Large plastic sign with internal backlighting for advertising. The sign has two sections for ad inserts and one section for price display.
The price display is currently set up advertising the price of packs and cartons of cigarettes
The first bank of prices are 3 digit with small windows that reveal the number on a roller behind. The second bank of prices are 4 digits.
The sign was made by CDA Industries in Scarborough, Ontario and is stamped with "JULY 1986"
There are three labels at the top of the sign including information about how to replace the lamps or reinsert unrolled numbers.
There is a hole at the top of the sign for the electrical cord to come out.
There are two white metal brackets attached to the ends of the sign and there is a rusted chain hanging from each bracket.
The plastic at the bottom right corner on the back is broken and damaged.
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
See BV023.25.1 for photograph of sign in situ.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Sign, Advertising
Marks/Labels
"PACKS / 20's Reg. & K. Size 5.58 / 25's Reg. & K.S. 5.58 / 30's Reg. 5.58 / 30's K. Size 5.58"
"CARTONS / 200 Reg. & K.Size 11.11 / 180 Ctn. K. Size 11.11 / 240 Ctn. Reg. 11.11"
Measurements
Height: 57.5 cm
Width: 133.5 cm
Depth: 13 cm
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
Images
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sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91784
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.4
Description
Wooden sandwich board advertising Dairyland products. The board consists of two wooden panels that were attached at the top with a piano hinge. The hinge is currently only attached to one panel. The wooden panels are painted white. The paint is chipping in many areas.
Both panels feature the same information and have an large illustration of a cow's head an front body on the bottom left.
The two panels are held together on the back with a rusty metal chain.
Handwritten on the back of one of the panels is "Canada Way Food Market"
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Sign, Advertising
Marks/Labels
"OPEN / Dairyland / Your / Fresh / Ideas / Dairy"
Measurements
Height: 74.5 cm
Width: 49 cm
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
Images
Less detail

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