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Masonic Cemetery
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark622
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Description
- Cemetery site.
- Associated Dates
- 1924
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Geographic Access
- Halifax Street
- Associated Dates
- 1924
- Description
- Cemetery site.
- Heritage Value
- Tucked into a sloping site in a zone that is now transitional between light industrial and residential uses, the Masonic Cemetery is a beautifully landscaped oasis. Two outstanding features of this cemetery are the Woodward mausoleum, constructed in 1924, and the 1930s entrance gates. These substantial gates are constructed of random-coursed granite, and mark the cemetery’s main entrance off Douglas Road. An elaborate granite mausoleum, built for the prominent Woodward family, is located on axis with the main entry, at the brow of the slope. The Egyptian Revival style of the mausoleum was inspired by the opening of Tutankamun’s tomb just two years earlier, a discovery that sparked world-wide Egyptomania. The Woodward’s department store dynasty was founded by Charles Woodward (1852-1937), who visited Vancouver in 1891 and bought two lots for a store. Woodward’s drug department opened in 1895. In 1901, he took an option on a lot at the corner of Hastings and Abbott Streets and incorporated as Woodward’s Department Stores, which opened in November 1903. The family continued to run the business until 1993, when it went bankrupt and was sold to the Hudson’s Bay Company. A number of the Woodward family are interred here.
- Locality
- Vancouver Heights
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Willingdon Heights Area
- Area
- 60137.87
- Contributing Resource
- Building
- Landscape Feature
- Ownership
- Private
- Street Address
- 4305 Halifax Street
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
Images
Interview with Harman Pandher
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19609
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 sound recordings (wav) (105 min., 23 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (101 min., 39 sec.)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harman Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. 00:00 - 37:38 Interview opens with Harman Pandher sharing information on his oldest living relative, Kirpal Singh Pandher who immigrated to Canada arou…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 sound recordings (wav) (105 min., 23 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (101 min., 39 sec.)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Kate Petrusa Interviewee: Harman Pandher Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: January 5, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks:1:45:23 min Digital master recordings (wav) were edited into one recording and converted to mp3 format for access on Heritage Burnaby
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harman Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. 00:00 - 37:38 Interview opens with Harman Pandher sharing information on his oldest living relative, Kirpal Singh Pandher who immigrated to Canada around 1968. The interview continues with Harman Pandher providing details about his childhood in Burnaby while occasionally sharing photographs with the interviewer. He provides detailed descriptions of the homes and neighbourhoods while living on Second Street and 15th Avenue and shares his experiences as a South Asian Sikh attending Second Street elementary school, Cariboo Hill Secondary School and Kahlsa School. Pandher recalls some of his family and childhood experiences including, family events and gatherings; participation in school clubs and sports; playing basketball, ball hockey and street hockey with his Punjabi friends and other Burnaby kids; racism that he faced as a Sikh wearing a turban and delivering newspapers for the Vancouver Sun. 37:39 – 52:54 Pandher talks about family and cultural celebrations and traditions within the Sikh community including Vaisakhi, Diwali and celebrations of the birth of Guru Ravidas and Guru Nanak. Pandher conveys that while he was growing up many of these events took place in Vancouver but now they are also celebrated in Burnaby. He recalls events that took place in school while growing up in Burnaby including; his sister wearing a Sari to a fashion show; a visit to a Sikh temple; celebrating the birthday of Guru Nanak and outreach to teachers to learn about South Asian culture, games, food and traditions. Pandher also shares his experiences working as a student teacher at Capital Hill Elementary in North Burnaby where he took his class on a tour of the Sikh temple in 2001 and reflects on learning that it is his responsibility to be proactive in educating the public in his own culture while also learning about other communities. 52:55 - 1:19:56 Pandher shares personal experiences of racism and his experiences as a teacher and author. He recalls and reflects on a traumatic experience where he was physically assaulted while shopping at Lougheed Mall and recollects his father carrying around his field hockey stick in his car to defend himself. Pandher reflects on the lack of representation of racialized people like himself within the school curriculum while he was growing up which lead him to become a teacher and an author of children’s literature. Pander provides detailed information on his education and training in becoming a teacher, his love of poetry and literature and how he became an author. Pandher describes some of the works of poetry and literature that he’s written about the Sikh religion, history and culture, growing up as a Sikh Canadian and a non-fiction work about the history of Paldi titled "Welcome to Paldi: A Place for Everyone". Pandher also talks about beginning to record some of his own family stories from relatives. 1:19:57 - 1:29:58 Pandher talks about raising his own family in Burnaby, living as an extended family with his parents, his son’s education and Pandher's experience on the Burnaby School Board (2011-2018) . Pandher shares locations of residences that he and his family have lived before living at their current home on 17th Avenue. Pandher explains that since he was a teacher in Surrey, his son attended Khalsa School as well as public elementary and high school in Surrey but did his extracurricular activities in Burnaby where the family lived. 1:29:56 – 1:41:39 In closing, Harman Pandher reflects and shares what he hopes for younger generations of South Asian Canadians and future generations. Pandher articulates “be who you are, stay true to who you are, maintain your family’s traditions, learn their stories, learn their story and how they got to Burnaby”. He conveys that even though there’s more work to be done eliminating racism completely he sees the importance in volunteering, teaching others about yourself and making an effort to learn all parts of Burnaby and other cultures represented here. Pandher speaks about his concerns of youths falling victim to a lifestyle of drugs and gangs and how it’s important to remove the stigma around mental health issues.
- History
- Interviewee biography: Harman Pandher was born in Vancouver in 1976 to parents, Rajinder and Raj Pandher who immigrated to Canada in 1973. A few weeks later after Harman was born, the family moved to Burnaby. While living in Burnaby, Harman Pandher and his sister attended Second Street Elementary School and Cariboo Hill Secondary School. Pandher obtained a master's degree in education from the University of British Columbia and has worked as an elementary school teacher for over 20 years. Pandher has been recognized for his efforts in building bridges across communities as the recipient of the 2021 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Award. Pandher has served on the Board of the Burnaby Multicultural Society and is co-founder of two noon-profit organizations; “Through SONG” (Seeking Oneness for the Next Generation) “About bringing youth together form diverse backgrounds and using their talent in the community for good causes” and "SACH" (South Asian Community Hub) providing one-stop services for those impacted by alchohol and substance use and mental health issues. Harman Pandher is also the author of two children's books titled, "Gurpreet Goes to Gurdwara: Understanding the Sikh Place of Worship" and "Once Upon the Golden Temple: A Journey to Sri Harmandir Sahib". Interviewer biography: Kate Petrusa is the Assistant Curator at the Burnaby Village Museum. In her role, she manages all aspects of the collection – including caring for physical artifacts and making their digital counterpart accessible. Before coming to Burnaby Village Museum in 2019, Kate has worked at several Museums around the Lower Mainland as a Curator and contractor since 2013.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Education
- Occupations - Teachers
- Occupations - Writers
- Persons - South Asian Canadians
- Religions
- Religions - Sikhism
- Social Issues
- Social Issues - Racism
- Sports - Basketball
- Sports
- Responsibility
- Petrusa, Kate
- Geographic Access
- 2nd Street
- 15th Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV023.1.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Transcript available upon request
Audio Tracks
Interview with Harman Pandher, [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
Interview with Harman Pandher, [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0001_0001_003.mp3Burnaby Village Museum Drug Store
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35948
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1974
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bernie Bellinger in the Burnaby Village Museum Drug Store.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1974
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bernard Bellinger subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 205-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bernie Bellinger in the Burnaby Village Museum Drug Store.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Commercial - Drugstores
- Names
- Bellinger, Bernard
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Deer Lake Avenue
- Street Address
- 6501 Deer Lake Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
Elworth house
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription972
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1932] (date of original), copied [1974]
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.3 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of "Elworth," the home of Edwin W. and Mary (Dale) Bateman, at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue. The house was completed in 1922 and designated a heritage property in 1992. Photograph was taken on the occasion of Warren Stafford Bateman and Winifred Dare Webster's wedding which took place on Septe…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.3 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of "Elworth," the home of Edwin W. and Mary (Dale) Bateman, at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue. The house was completed in 1922 and designated a heritage property in 1992. Photograph was taken on the occasion of Warren Stafford Bateman and Winifred Dare Webster's wedding which took place on September 21, 1932.
- Geographic Access
- Deer Lake Avenue
- Street Address
- 6501 Deer Lake Avenue
- Accession Code
- HV974.90.9
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1932] (date of original), copied [1974]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
- Related Material
- For a wider shot of the same exterior view, see photograph HV974.90.8
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-04-25
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12 cm accompanying
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Better Pictures / NuGloss / Photo Finish / Vancouver Drug Co. / Limited / B61"
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads:"3920 Douglas Rd"
Images
George Easthope in garden
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97779
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1938
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 cm x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George Easthope in the Easthope's garden at 6711 Halifax Street. George stands on top of a rose-covered arbour, smelling a flower, while a dog walks around the garden below.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1938
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Easthope family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 cm x 9 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 451-016
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George Easthope in the Easthope's garden at 6711 Halifax Street. George stands on top of a rose-covered arbour, smelling a flower, while a dog walks around the garden below.
- Subjects
- Geographic Features - Gardens
- Names
- Easthope, George Jr.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black pen on verso reads: "+ [this] George Easthope 6671 Halifax St. Burnaby BC"
- Photographer's stamp on verso reads: "Vancouver Drug Co. Ltd. Jun 28 1938 Nu-Gloss"
- Geographic Access
- Halifax Street
- Street Address
- 6671 Halifax Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
George Easthope in yard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97964
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1930 ad 1936]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w. ; 6 cm x 8.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George Easthope posing in the yard at 6671 Halifax Street. He is standing in front of a gazebo and arbour enclosed with chicken wire, holding a black animal in his arms.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1930 ad 1936]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Easthope family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w. ; 6 cm x 8.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 451-031
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George Easthope posing in the yard at 6671 Halifax Street. He is standing in front of a gazebo and arbour enclosed with chicken wire, holding a black animal in his arms.
- Names
- Easthope, George Jr.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "George Easthope 6671 Halifax St. 1930"
- Photographer's stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Come to Vancouver's Golden Jubilee 1936 / 50 Years of Progress / Vancouver Drug Co. Ltd / Nu-Gloss photo finish"
- Geographic Access
- Halifax Street
- Street Address
- 6671 Halifax Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area