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Burnaby Fire Department trainees at Confederation Park

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1956 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified Burnaby Fire Department trainees standing in front of a 1954 triple combination LaFrance fire engine at Confederation Park.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified Burnaby Fire Department trainees standing in front of a 1954 triple combination LaFrance fire engine at Confederation Park.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Accession Code
BV998.31.19
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1956 (date of original)
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
02-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Typed sticker on verso of photograph reads: "Trainees (1956) with 1954/ Triple Combination La-/ France fire engine at/ Confederation Park."
Address sticker on verso of photograph reads: "MR & MRS F BLAKE 4165 Pandora Street Burnaby BC Canada V5C 2B2"
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Cheerleading Skirt

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.33.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.33.1
Description
Polyester maroon and yellow pleated cheerleading skirt, with an elastic waistband. From Burnaby North High School.
Object History
This skirt was worn in the late 1970s by cheerleaders at Burnaby North High School.
Category
03. Personal Artifacts
Classification
Clothing - - Main Garments
Object Term
Skirt
Colour
Maroon
Yellow
Subjects
Clothing - Costumes
Events - Competitions
Events - Parades
Performances
Sports
Names
Burnaby North High School
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Confederation Park's new playground

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 19 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large gathering of adults and children at Confederation Park for the opening ceremony for the new playground. A man on a pedestal is speaking and a crowd of people are surrounding him. There are six women in front of the gazebo wearing tags attached to the front of their dresses tha…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 19 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large gathering of adults and children at Confederation Park for the opening ceremony for the new playground. A man on a pedestal is speaking and a crowd of people are surrounding him. There are six women in front of the gazebo wearing tags attached to the front of their dresses that spell out "CANADA". There are three dogs in the foreground playing, and a Union Jack is flying in the upper right corner of the photograph.
Subjects
Recreational Devices - Playgrounds
Geographic Features - Parks
Persons - Crowds
Events - Openings
Geographic Access
Confederation Park
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
250 Willingdon Avenue
Accession Code
HV972.51.15
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1927
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-04
Photographer
Charlton and Rathburn
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Embossed inscription beneath photograph reads: "Charlton and Rathburn. / Vancouver. B.C."
Handwritten inscription on verso of photograph reads: "Playground opening / Confederation Park / opening of Playground / Confederation Park / about 1927 / JCD on platform speaking"
1 b&w copy print accompanying
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dog tag

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV022.5.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV022.5.1
Description
A small dog tag in the shape of a cartoon dog house. There is a sketch of a cartoon dog sitting in the entrance of the house, and the tag details are etched into the "roof" and "side" of the dog house.
Object History
The owner of the dog who wore this tag is Bernice Bell (nee Cashato) who lived in Burnaby with her parents. Her father, Joe Cashato, worked for the Engineering department of the City of Burnaby.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Animal License
Marks/Labels
The label etched into the tag reads: "D.T.P 1962 Burnaby" followed by the number 2115
Colour
Bronze
Measurements
height: 3.5 cm width: 3.2 cm
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Emerson Doran and Murdoch McMurray delivering cordwood

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1925] (date of original), copied 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men in work clothes and hats leaning against a truck loaded with bundled fire wood. An accompanying note identifies the photograph as: Emerson Doran and Murdoch McMurray who owned Edmonds Wood and Coal Yard situated at Kingsway and Edmonds. They are standing beside their TRAFFIC …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men in work clothes and hats leaning against a truck loaded with bundled fire wood. An accompanying note identifies the photograph as: Emerson Doran and Murdoch McMurray who owned Edmonds Wood and Coal Yard situated at Kingsway and Edmonds. They are standing beside their TRAFFIC truck which is loaded with cordwood about to be hauled from the Capitol Hill School grounds to the Edmonds Street School for use in heating the school. Edmonds Wood Yard had a contract with the Burnaby schools at this time to supply cordwood.
Subjects
Transportation - Trucks
Industries - Trucking
Occupations - Truck Drivers
Names
Doran, Emerson
Edmonds Coal and Wood
McMurray, Murdoch
Geographic Access
Holdom Avenue
Street Address
350 Holdom Avenue
Accession Code
HV976.41.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1925] (date of original), copied 1976
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-13
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Harry Royle and man outside Harry's confectionery store

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1884
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harry Royle with unidentified male friend, standing in front of Harry's confectionery store located at 5527 Hastings Street, Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harry Royle with unidentified male friend, standing in front of Harry's confectionery store located at 5527 Hastings Street, Burnaby.
Names
Harry's
Royle, Henry "Harry" Cecil
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
5527 Hastings Street
Accession Code
BV005.20.10
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-01-15
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Harry Royle and woman outside Harry's confectionery store

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harry Royle standing with unidentified woman in front of Harry's confectionery store located at 5527 Hastings Street, Burnaby. The woman could be Harry's wife,
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harry Royle standing with unidentified woman in front of Harry's confectionery store located at 5527 Hastings Street, Burnaby. The woman could be Harry's wife,
Names
Harry's
Royle, Henry "Harry" Cecil
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
5527 Hastings Street
Accession Code
BV005.20.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-01-15
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Harry Royle at Harry's confectionery store

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1961]
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harry Royle standing behind the counter of his confectionery store, "Harry's" at Ellesmere and Hastings in Capitol Hill. He is looking at the camera and smiling, surrounded by various confectionery. There are posters hanging on the wall and trophies displayed on shelves in the backgro…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harry Royle standing behind the counter of his confectionery store, "Harry's" at Ellesmere and Hastings in Capitol Hill. He is looking at the camera and smiling, surrounded by various confectionery. There are posters hanging on the wall and trophies displayed on shelves in the background.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Occupations - Entrepreneurs
Names
Harry's
Royle, Henry "Harry" Cecil
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
5527 Hastings Street
Accession Code
BV005.20.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1961]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/12/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "952D01 POLAROID"
The Bulova clock hanging on the wall is at 5:49
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Harry Royle at Harry's confectionery store

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
October 1961
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harry Royle standing behind the counter of his confectionery store, "Harry's" at Ellesmere and Hastings in Capitol Hill. He is looking at the camera and smiling, surrounded by various confectionery. There are posters hanging on the wall and trophies displayed on shelves in the backgro…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harry Royle standing behind the counter of his confectionery store, "Harry's" at Ellesmere and Hastings in Capitol Hill. He is looking at the camera and smiling, surrounded by various confectionery. There are posters hanging on the wall and trophies displayed on shelves in the background.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Occupations - Entrepreneurs
Names
Harry's
Royle, Henry "Harry" Cecil
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
5527 Hastings Street
Accession Code
BV005.20.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
October 1961
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/12/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Date stamp on recto of photograph's border reads: "OCT 61"
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Howard Avenue School site

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
March 24, 1915
Collection/Fonds
Ronald G. Scobbie collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 survey plan : blueprint on paper ; 56 x 54 cm
Scope and Content
Survey plan of "Howard Avenue School Site" "Burnaby Municipality", "Being Lots 1-5 and 14-18 Inc. Block 5 of the Subd. of Easterly 3/4 of Lot 127. Group 1, New Westminster District";
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Ronald G. Scobbie collection
Series
School and church plans series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 survey plan : blueprint on paper ; 56 x 54 cm
Material Details
Scale: 40 feet = 1 inch
Scope and Content
Survey plan of "Howard Avenue School Site" "Burnaby Municipality", "Being Lots 1-5 and 14-18 Inc. Block 5 of the Subd. of Easterly 3/4 of Lot 127. Group 1, New Westminster District";
Creator
McGugan, Donald Johnston
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Names
Howard Avenue School
Responsibility
Burnett and McGugan B.C. Land Surveyors, New Westminster
Geographic Access
Howard Avenue
Georgia Street
Accession Code
BV003.83.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
March 24, 1915
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
440
Scan Date
22-Dec-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of plan
Oath in bottom left corner reads: "I, D.J. McGugan...and did personally superintend the survey..." "...completed on the 24th day of March 1915"; signed "D.J. McGugan", notarized on April 12th, 1915 by "R. Chapman"
handwritten on back, "1754"
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jar

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact2028
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.130.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.130.1
Description
Ceramic jar and lid, "Radix Palmae Christi"
Object History
This ceramic jar was used by the pharmacist Mr. Stanbury at Ridgedale Pharmacy on East Hastings Street in Burnaby.
Category
04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
Classification
Container
Object Term
Container, Apothecary
Subjects
Occupations - Pharmacists
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Municipality of Burnaby - Volume XV and Volume XVIII

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 plans on 4 sheets : col. lithographic prints ; 63.5 x 53.5 cm folded to 53 x 31.5 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of four pages of plans removed from a bound book containing a series of fire insurance plans of the Municipality of Burnaby. The first two pages are numbered "A" and "B" and are key plans from "GREATER VANCOUVER B.C. / VOLUME XV / Surveyed _ May 1927 / MUNICIPALITY OF / BURNABY", "PLA…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Series
Fire Insurance plans of Greater Vancouver and Burnaby series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 plans on 4 sheets : col. lithographic prints ; 63.5 x 53.5 cm folded to 53 x 31.5 cm
Material Details
Scales [1:1200] and [1:6000]
Scope and Content
File consists of four pages of plans removed from a bound book containing a series of fire insurance plans of the Municipality of Burnaby. The first two pages are numbered "A" and "B" and are key plans from "GREATER VANCOUVER B.C. / VOLUME XV / Surveyed _ May 1927 / MUNICIPALITY OF / BURNABY", "PLAN DEPT. FIRE BRANCH _ B.C. INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS ASSN.". Key Plan "B" covers plans: 1505; 1506; 1512 to 1516; 1540 to 1544; 1550 to 1557 and District Lots: 129 to 132; 135 to 138; 205 to 208 and 215 to 218. Key Plan "A" covers plans: 1501 to 1504; 1507 to 1511; 1517 to 1525; 1531 to 1539; 1545 to 1550 and District Lots: 116 to 127 and 186 to 189. Plan "1806" is part of "GREATER VANCOUVER B.C. / VOLUME XVIII / Municipality of Burnaby / May, 1927" and covers District Lot 153. Plan "1807" is from "GREATER VANCOUVER B.C. / VOLUME XVIII / Municipality of Burnaby / May, 1927" and covers District Lots: 99,149 and 152.
Creator
Plan Department, British Columbia Insurance Underwriters' Association
Responsibility
British Columbia Underwriters' Association
Accession Code
HV972.111.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1927
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Sperling-Broadway Area
Lochdale Area
Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
Westridge Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Capitol Hill Area
Maywood Area
Marlborough Area
Scan Resolution
400
Scan Date
2021-11-18
Notes
Title based on content of plans
Scales are measured 1 inch = 100 feet and 1 inch = 500 feet
See also BV987.1.70d for revised versions of plans
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Opening of Hastings Street Tramline Extension

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
23 Dec. 1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of the Hastings Street Tramline Extension, Capitol Hill. The man in the centre of the photograph (with the light-coloured coat) and in front of the mounted police officer, has been identified as Joe Toffaletto (he headed up the BCER construction team which built this line …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Material Details
printed on the photograph, recto, u.l. "Reeve MacGregor + Councillors of Burnaby/ with Officials of the B.C.E.R. at the/ Opening of Burnaby's New Tram Extension/ on Hastings St. East. Dec 23. 1913./ Photograph by J. Phillips/ Capitol Hill P.O."
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of the Hastings Street Tramline Extension, Capitol Hill. The man in the centre of the photograph (with the light-coloured coat) and in front of the mounted police officer, has been identified as Joe Toffaletto (he headed up the BCER construction team which built this line and who was also known as the anchor for the BCER tug-of-war team). Reeve McGregor is standing near the door to the tram, holding a pipe in one hand and a cane in the other (he is also the only man wearing a bow-tie) and Eber Stride is standing directly in front of the tram, wearing a three-piece suit with a white shirt and bowler hat. British Columbia Electric Railroad official R.H. Sperling and BCER general executive agent Fred R. Glover (his topcoat is open) are standing second from right and third from right respectively. The remainder of the men are unidentified although, Councillors Coldicutt, MacDonald, Mayne and MacPherson, with municipal engineer MacPherson, British Columbia Electric Railroad chief engineer G.R.G. Conway and traffic agent for the city J.B. Rainey, solicitor A.E. Beck, chief inspector W. Whitenick, traffic superintendent James Hilton and Burnaby resident W.J. Holdom, Motorman C.C. Cameron and Conductor A. Sherman are said to be pictured.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Toffaletto, Joe
McGregor, Duncan C., 1853-1929
Stride, Eber
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Accession Code
BV985.5398.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
23 Dec. 1913
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-01-23
Photographer
Phillips, James William "Jim"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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pharmaceutical bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1278
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.35.15
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.35.15
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. Cobalt glass bottle, rounded base, with metal screw cap. The bottle contains a trace amount of powder on the interior. Discoloured, rectangular paper label is attached to the front, commerically printed, with black text.
Object History
This item originates from the Capitol Hill Pharmacy in Burnaby.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
"Bism. Subcarbonae" printed in black with thin rectangle enclosing text.
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
Capitol Hill Pharmacy
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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pharmaceutical bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1305
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.35.42
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.35.42
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. Cobalt glass bottle, rounded base, with metal screw cap. The bottle contains a trace amount of powder. Discoloured, rectangular paper label attached to front of bottle, commerically printed, with black text.
Object History
This item originates from the Capitol Hill Pharmacy in Burnaby.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
"Ammon. Chloridum." printed in black with a thin rectangle enclosing the text.
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
Capitol Hill Pharmacy
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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pharmaceutical bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1306
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.35.43
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.35.43
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. Cobalt glass bottle, rounded base, with metal screw cap. The bottle contains a trace amount of powder. Discoloured, rectangular paper label, commercially printed, is attached to the front of the object, with black text.
Object History
This item originates from the Capitol Hill Pharmacy in Burnaby.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
"Alumen Exsiccatun." printed in black with thin rectangle enclosing the text.
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
Capitol Hill Pharmacy
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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pharmaceutical bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1317
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.35.54
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.35.54
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. Blue glass bottle with metal screw cap. Bottle is empty.
Object History
This item originates from the Capitol Hill Pharmacy in Burnaby.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
"Strych. Sulphas." Yellow label with black writting. Below on red label with white writing "POISON"
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
Capitol Hill Pharmacy
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Rythmics at Confederation Park

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 2004
Collection/Fonds
In the Shadow by the Sea collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of young girls dressed in gym uniforms and holding skipping ropes at Confederation Park. Louise Irwin is identified with handwritten note enscribed on the original photograph.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
In the Shadow by the Sea collection
Series
Irwin family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of young girls dressed in gym uniforms and holding skipping ropes at Confederation Park. Louise Irwin is identified with handwritten note enscribed on the original photograph.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Recreational Activities
Names
Irwin, Louise
Geographic Access
Confederation Park
Accession Code
BV019.32.68
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 2004
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Standing in front of Harry's confectionery store

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1944 and 1948]
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of men, women and children sitting and standing in three rows in front of Harry's confectionery store. Some of the men are in military uniforms. Harry Royle opened this store in 1925 and it quickly became a popular meeting spot for young people. Two of the men are dressed in military uni…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of men, women and children sitting and standing in three rows in front of Harry's confectionery store. Some of the men are in military uniforms. Harry Royle opened this store in 1925 and it quickly became a popular meeting spot for young people. Two of the men are dressed in military uniforms.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Harry's
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
5527 Hastings Street
Accession Code
BV005.20.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1944 and 1948]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/12/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Hastings + Holdom/ North Side"
Note the awning and the store sign, "HARRY'S" in between two large "Orange Crush" advertisement signs
Images
Less detail

Thank you sign

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
6 May 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpg)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a handmade sign inside a window of a house. The sign includes a heart and reads "Thank You!! To all the essential workers!"
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpg)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a handmade sign inside a window of a house. The sign includes a heart and reads "Thank You!! To all the essential workers!"
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Public Services - Health Services
Pandemics - COVID-19
Accession Code
BV021.2.24
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
6 May 2020
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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