"Ford, May" found 44 records | Heritage Burnaby

Description: This is a 1924 Ford Model T touring car with folding top and open sides. The body and upholstery is black. This vehicle has a battery and can be started with a key. It can be started by crank when necessary. It has electric head lights. This vehicle is in running order. Because this is a Canadian made Ford, both front doors are fuctional.

Object History: The donor bought the vehicle from a friend who brought it to the Lower Mainland from the Kamloops area where it had been stored in a barn. It is believed to have belonged to a doctor in Kamloops.

Category: 07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts

Classification: Land Transportation T&E - - Land Transportation Accessories

Object Term: Automobile

Marks/Labels: "FORD Made in Canada" on radiator and on running boards. "427603", this number serves as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) "C429688" stamped in the engine block. This is the engine serial number .

Maker: Ford Motor Company of Canada

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: Ontario

Site/City Made: Windsor

Subjects: Transportation; Transportation - Automobiles

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automobile

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV997.40.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV997.40.1

Description: This vehicle is a 1924 Ford Model T converted to a light delivery truck known as a "Depot Hack". The original body has been removed and an open wooden truck body has been custom built for the vehicle. The metal parts of the vehicle are painted black and the wood (mahogany?) is finished with a clear varnish. The radiator core is protected by a honeycombed front grill. The radiator cowling has the maker's brand stamped in the top. There is a white commercial license plate with red lettering mounted on right front of the dash, next to lamp. The vehicle has two electric front headlights and one rear light. It also has two incomplete carriage lamps screwed to the dash. There is one manual windshield wiper mounted on the vertical windshield. There is a horseshoe mounted on the right side inside of the dashboard. The "Buzz" coil box is mounted in the centre of the dash with a odometer on the left and key and meters on the right. The wheels have wood spokes and steel rims.

Object History: This 1924 Ford Model T vehicle may have arrived in Steveston around 1925 and used by a local family. The 1924 Ford Model T Depot Hack truck was built from the running gear of the original Model T Ford by Ernie Harrison. Ernie purchased the running gear of the Ford Model T around 1966 and built it from the ground up. Ernie took measurements from a "Depot Hack" that belonged to a collector in Vancouver and combed swap meets in British Columbia and Washington State in search of original car parts. Ernie belonged to the Model A and Model T Ford Club and took this truck in many parades. Around 1969, the truck was sold to a private collector before being sold to another collector in 1995. The vehicle was acquired by the Burnaby Village Museum in 1997. The Depot Hack rear body is not authentic but the original concept has been retained.

Category: 07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts

Classification: Land Transportation T&E - - Land Transportation Accessories

Object Term: Automobile

Marks/Labels: "Ford / MADE IN CANADA", embossed above grill on top of radiator cover "EXPRESS & DRAY" "1921" "487" "VANCOUVER, B.C.", embossed on license at front of vehicle. "Ford" is embossed on each running board

Maker: Ford Motor Company of Canada

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: Ontario

Site/City Made: Windsor

Subjects: Transportation; Transportation - Automobiles

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emblem

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.24.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.24.1

Description: Emblem, from car; "Eagle Ford" "Burnaby B.C."; one attaching peg is missing

Object History: Eagle Motors Limited was established by well-known Burnaby businessman Frank McCracken at 4161 East Hastings Street in 1948. This car dealership became a successful local Heights business and was the largest Ford car and truck retailer in the province during its operation. The company had adopted the silhouette of the clasic Bald Eagle in full flight to serve as a logo which was utilized in advertising and promotional materials. The eagle symbol was developed into a classic chrome badge with the name "Eagle Ford- Buranby, B.C." that was installed on all the Eagle Ford cars and trucks sold by the dealership. After a new showroom building was constructed on the site in 1950, the company commissioned Neon Products of Vancouver to manufacture a very large double-sided eagle to hang outside the dealership.

Marks/Labels: Eagle Ford / Burnaby B.C.

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neon sign

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV016.18.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV016.18.2

Description: Eagle Ford neon sign. It is a large double-sided hollow sheet metal sign measuring 13.3 feet tall and 8.9 feet wide. The sheet metal and structure of the sign retains most of the eagle's original painted image, including the dramatic wings with their blue and white feather pattern.

Object History: Eagle Motors Limited was established by the well-known Burnaby businessman Frank McCracken at 4161 Hastings Street in 1948. The car dealership became a successful local Heights business and was the largest Ford car and truck retailer in the province during its operation. The company had adopted the silhouette of the classic Bald Eagle in full flight to serve as a logo which was utilized in advertising and promotional materials. The eagle symbol was famously developed into a classic chrome badge with the name "Eagle Ford - Burnaby, BC" that was installed on all the Eagle Ford cars and trucks sold by the dealership. After a new showroom building was constructed on the site in 1950, the company commissioned Neon Products of Vancouver to manufacture a very large double-sided neon eagle. Typical of neon signs of the era, the eagle was painted with dramatic designs and bright primary colours on metal with blue, white, and gold neon tubing serving to highlight the outline of the eagle.; The "Burnaby Eagle" sign immediately became a landmark on the Burnaby Heights business district. From its high perch atop the dealership building, located at Carleton Street, the Burnaby Eagle shared the night sky with other nearby classic neon signs of the era including the "Swinging Girl" sign of the Helen's Children's Wear store. Eagle Motors was a successful dealership until the recession of the 1980s, and in 1985 the business was closed. Vandalism on the site resulted in damage to the neon tubing of the sign before the leased sign was reclaimed by its owner, Neon Products Limited. The sign was obtained by a local collector, who carefully looked after it for 25 years. In 2012, the sign was sold to the City of Burnaby.; The sign will be restored and installed near its original location on Hastings Street in 2024.

Reference: Community Heritage Commission report to Council, September 17, 2012.

Measurements: Height: 14 ft. Width: 9 ft. Thickness: 14 in.

Subjects: Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Heights Area

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dressing gown

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.24.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.24.1

Description: Long pleated satin pink dressing gown with quilted detailing around the collar and cuffs. Detailing has white stitching. There is a small white button at the centre bottom of the collar area to close the robe.

Object History: This robe belonged to Mrs. Edith Fountain, nee Ford, wife of Mr. Edward Fountain.

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Clothing - - Dressingwear & Nightwear

Object Term: Dressing Gown

Colour: Pink

Measurements: height: 136 cm width: 45 cm depth: 5.5 cm

Subjects: Clothing

Names: Fountain, Edith Ford

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Windsor Area

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dressing gown

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.24.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.24.2

Description: A long beige dressing gown with buttons down the front. The structure and pattern immitate the design of a traditional japanese kimono, as the embroidered design shows several "japanese scenes" including buildings, flora, and small figures.

Object History: This robe belonged to Mrs. Edith Fountain, nee Ford, wife of Mr. Edward Fountain.

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Clothing - - Dressingwear & Nightwear

Object Term: Dressing Gown

Colour: Beige

Measurements: height: 141 cm width: 48 cm depth: 5.5 cm

Country Made: Hong Kong

Subjects: Clothing

Names: Fountain, Edith Ford

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Windsor Area

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boots

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV973.144.9

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV973.144.9

Description: Pair of 18 eyelet boots, woman's; leather; black lower and light brown uppers; high heel

Object History: From Denby Bros. Shoe Store at 163 West Pender in Vancouver. Stafford Ague Denby (1882-1957) started peddling shoe findings in 1918 around Vancouver to repair shops around town from the back of an old Ford. Two of his brothers, William Albert (1873-1947) and Melvin Stanley (1879-1953) joined him in 1919 to form Denby Bros & Co. Ltd Leather and Shoe Findings at 163 West Pender. William Gordon Pope started helping out in the shoe store at the age of 10. He eventually ran the store with his cousin, Pat Denby (son of William A. Denby) starting in the 1950s. The store closed in 1974.

Marks/Labels: "Made by the / Blackford / Shoe Mfg. Co. Ltd. / TORONTO", embroidered on label on inside of boot

Subjects: Clothing; Clothing - Footwear

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boots

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV973.144.10

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV973.144.10

Description: Pair of 10 eyelet boots, woman's; tan leather; medium heel

Object History: From Denby Bros. Shoe Store at 163 West Pender in Vancouver. Stafford Ague Denby (1882-1957) started peddling shoe findings in 1918 around Vancouver to repair shops around town from the back of an old Ford. Two of his brothers, William Albert (1873-1947) and Melvin Stanley (1879-1953) joined him in 1919 to form Denby Bros & Co. Ltd Leather and Shoe Findings at 163 West Pender. William Gordon Pope started helping out in the shoe store at the age of 10. He eventually ran the store with his cousin, Pat Denby (son of William A. Denby) starting in the 1950s. The store closed in 1974.

Subjects: Clothing; Clothing - Footwear

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