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Inauguration of the water system at Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35938
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 16, 1912
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.9 x 14.0 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of Reeve Weart addressing a crowd gathered around the bandstand in Central Park for the inauguration of Burnaby Water Works. The Reeve is standing as he looks towards the crowd. Other men are seated in a semi-circle inside the bandstand. This was known as "Splash Day."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 16, 1912
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pioneer Tales subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.9 x 14.0 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 204-798
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-03
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of Reeve Weart addressing a crowd gathered around the bandstand in Central Park for the inauguration of Burnaby Water Works. The Reeve is standing as he looks towards the crowd. Other men are seated in a semi-circle inside the bandstand. This was known as "Splash Day."
- Subjects
- Buildings - Recreational - Bandstands
- Persons - Crowds
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Public Services - Utilities
- Public Services - Public Works
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Names
- Weart, R.W.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Annotation of back of postcard reads, "July 16 - 1912 / Inauguration of the water system at Burnaby"
- Geographic Access
- Central Park
- Imperial Street
- Street Address
- 3883 Imperial Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Century Gardens
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37402
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard looking over the Century Gardens, towards the Ceperley House in Deer Lake. The caption on the reverse of the postcard reads: "Century Gardens was Burnaby's Centennial Project commemorating Canada's 100th birthday. The Corporation bought this mansion and its spacious grounds …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Robert Prittie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 369-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-01
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard looking over the Century Gardens, towards the Ceperley House in Deer Lake. The caption on the reverse of the postcard reads: "Century Gardens was Burnaby's Centennial Project commemorating Canada's 100th birthday. The Corporation bought this mansion and its spacious grounds located on the north shore of Deer Lake. The building was restored and now operates as Burnaby's new Art Centre. The grounds were relandscaped and over 2000 rhododendrons, Burnaby's official flower, were planted to promote the numerous named varieties which can be grown in the lower mainland."
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- George Allen Aerial Photos Limited
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Geographic Access
- Deer Lake Avenue
- Street Address
- 6344 Deer Lake Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact35479
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.43.3
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo of pink rhododendron flowers; horizontal; on reverse in navy, "No. 6" "RHODODENDRON" "The official flower of Burnaby, B.C." "This beautiful plant..."; illustration at left of R.C.M.P. officer; at bottom, "Photo by Dr. Edward Chan" "B.R. & S.F. Show" "S-2739"; row of large dots over line of print "Photo by Peter Scurr"; navy bar up centre "PUB. BY NATURAL COLOR PRODUCTIONS, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C."; at bottom, "MADE IN CANADA" "GRANT-MANN", logo; at upper right, illustration of mounted R.C.M.P. officer, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS", rectangle with "USE CANADIAN POSTAGE"; unused
- Object History
- Purchased 1980/1981
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Rhododendron S-2739
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact35480
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.43.4
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo of pink rhododendron flowers; horizontal; on reverse in navy, "No. 7" "RHODODENDRON" "The official flower of Burnaby, B.C." "This beautiful plant..."; illustration at left of R.C.M.P. officer; at bottom "Photo by Peter Scurr" "B.R. & S.F. Show" "S-2740"; a series of large dots covers line "Photo by D.R. Edward Chan"?, slightly off; navy bar up centre with "PUB. BY NATURAL COLOR PRODUCTIONS, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C."; at bottom, "MADE IN CANADA" "GRANT-MANN", logo; at upper right, illustration of mounted R.C.M.P. officer, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS", rectangle with "USE CANADIAN POSTAGE"; unused
- Object History
- Purchased 1980/1981
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Rhododendron S-2740
Images
Reconstructed Central Park Bandstand
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58424
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photographic postcard : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of the reconstructed Central Park Bandstand used to promote its official opening taking place May 29, 1996 (to be described).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pixie McGeachie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photographic postcard : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 332-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-16
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of the reconstructed Central Park Bandstand used to promote its official opening taking place May 29, 1996 (to be described).
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Geographic Access
- Central Park
- Imperial Street
- Street Address
- 3883 Imperial Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Reconstructed Central Park Bandstand
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58425
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photographic postcard : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of the reconstructed Central Park Bandstand used to promote its official opening taking place May 29, 1996.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pixie McGeachie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photographic postcard : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 332-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-16
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of the reconstructed Central Park Bandstand used to promote its official opening taking place May 29, 1996.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Geographic Access
- Central Park
- Imperial Street
- Street Address
- 3883 Imperial Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Rhododendrons
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37412
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of pink rhododendron blossoms. The caption on the back of the photograph reads: "The official flower of Burnaby BC. This beautiful plant is given a place of honour in public parks and home gardens. The Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show is held annually in May and pri…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Robert Prittie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 369-011
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-01
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of pink rhododendron blossoms. The caption on the back of the photograph reads: "The official flower of Burnaby BC. This beautiful plant is given a place of honour in public parks and home gardens. The Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show is held annually in May and prizes are awarded for displays."
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Scurr, Peter
- Notes
- Title based on caption
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