166 records – page 1 of 9.

6742 Walker Avenue construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37859
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of a house at 6742 Walker Avenue. Roofing is being done in the summer of 1987. Two men are standing on the roof.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-447
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of a house at 6742 Walker Avenue. Roofing is being done in the summer of 1987. Two men are standing on the roof.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Occupations - Labourers
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Copied from col. photograph
Geographic Access
Walker Avenue
Street Address
6742 Walker Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
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advertisement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6658
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.99.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.99.3
Description
Advertising Card -- [195-?]. Card for H.B. MacLean displaying his qualifications as a Handwriting Expert. The card states that H.B. MacLean was the Author of The MacLean Method of Writing. On the left side of the card is a photograph of H.B. MacLean.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Education
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advertisement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36702
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV995.9.21
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV995.9.21
Description
Your Health Comes First - Advertisement -- [192-?]. Advertisement from David Spencer Limited regarding their Health Food Booth and New Health Food Department. The Health Food Department featured food served at Battle Creek Sanitarium, enabling the customer to practice scientific eating in their own home. The advertisement measures 14.5cm x 8cm.
Object History
Donor inherited object from the estate of his father, Dr. Stanley H. Sievenpiper.
Colour
Yellow
Maker
David Spencer Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Names
David Spencer Limited
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40410
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5851.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5851.1
Description
Mission Garage - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisment card for the Mission Garage at 3959 Hastings Street Vancouver, run by E. Furer. (Although the address on the card says Vancouver, it is actually in Burnaby, part of the Vancouver Heights community.) The front of the card has an illustration of an automobile accident. There is a caption at the top of the card "You're Under Arrest!" and another caption on the side of the card "Don't Face Arrest Because of Faulty Brakes...". The reverse side of the card has pink construction paper which has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40411
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5852.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5852.1
Description
A.D. Hewitt Company - Advertisment Blotter. Advertisement card for A.D.Hewitt Company, a decal company in Vancouver BC. The card promotes Name Plates, Truck Lettering, Window and Door Lettering among other serives. The back of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40412
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5853.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5853.1
Description
Hobson, Christie & Company - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisement card for Hobson, Christie & Company Limited Insurance at 163 W.Hastings Street Vancouver. The company supplies insurance for fire, automobile, casualty and inland marine. The back side of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40416
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5857.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5857.1
Description
The Dominion Fire Insurance - Advertisement Blotter. Advertising card for The Dominion Fire Insurance Company. The card has the Dominion of Canada coat of arms on the front, flanked by two flags: the Union Jack and what appears to be the Canadian Red Ensign Flag. The front of the card has been stamped with "Alex. Inch Real Estate Agency" and below that is "Phone GL en. 0881 -- 3870 E. Hastings St." The back of the card has been slightly used as an ink blotter but is in very good condition.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Images
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40417
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5858.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5858.1
Description
Marpole Coal Company - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisement card for the Marpole Coal Company Limited at 1001 Main Street Vancouver B.C. The card also lists other locations in Nanaimo-Wellington, Comox, Stoker, Canmore Briquettes, McLeod River and Midland. There is a small illustration of an Aboriginal man on the front. The back of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Images
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40418
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5859.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5859.1
Description
New Books for the New Year - Advertisement Blotter. Advertising card for The Clarke & Stuart Company Limited on Seymour Street, Vancouver B.C. The card advertises day books, journals, ledgers, record columnar books, and trial balance books. At the top of the card is "This Blots Both Sides". The card was intended as an ink blotter but is in good condition with no ink.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Images
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A Good Size Log, Barnet B.C

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38346
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1907]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.7 x 13.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a labourer grappling with a large log on the log chute at the Barnet mill. The caption to the card reads: "A Good Size Log / Barnet B.C." The Barnet Mill was called the North Pacific Lumber Company from 1889 to 1914.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1907]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Charles Lee subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.7 x 13.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
411-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2000-13
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a labourer grappling with a large log on the log chute at the Barnet mill. The caption to the card reads: "A Good Size Log / Barnet B.C." The Barnet Mill was called the North Pacific Lumber Company from 1889 to 1914.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Woodworking Tools and Equipment - Logging Machinery
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Barnet Mill
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title taken from caption
Geographic Access
Barnet Village
Texaco Drive
Street Address
8059 Texaco Drive
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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The Ancient and Honorable Anvil Brigade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64484
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 24, 1906 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13 x 18 cm mounted on board 22 x 27 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of "the Ancient + Honourable Anvil Brigade" standing outside a General Blacksmith and Machinist shop.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 24, 1906 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bailey family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13 x 18 cm mounted on board 22 x 27 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
508-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1992-55
Scope and Content
Photograph of "the Ancient + Honourable Anvil Brigade" standing outside a General Blacksmith and Machinist shop.
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Occupations - Labourers
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cooksley, William Thomas
Notes
Photographer's mark on lower right corner of image reads: "W.T. Cooksley, Photo., / New Westminster, B.C."
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Anderson and Phillips Builders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57728
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1910 and 1914]
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a newly constructed house with land clearing debris and labourers working in the yard. A sign on the house reads; "Anderson and Phillips Builders", although the location and the specific individuals are unidentified (items no. 487-022 and 487-032 depict this house completed).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1910 and 1914]
Collection/Fonds
J.W. Phillips fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
Material Details
Emulsion measures 11 x 15.5 cm on the glass; entire glass plate measures 12 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
487-029
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2008-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a newly constructed house with land clearing debris and labourers working in the yard. A sign on the house reads; "Anderson and Phillips Builders", although the location and the specific individuals are unidentified (items no. 487-022 and 487-032 depict this house completed).
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Construction
Land Clearing
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Anderson and Phillips Builders
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Phillips, James William "Jim"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Artificial turf at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98222
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Pierre Alarie, the crew chief for Field Turf International, checking and installing artificial turf at the a new field at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3300
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Pierre Alarie, the crew chief for Field Turf International, checking and installing artificial turf at the a new field at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Athletic Fields
Occupations - Labourers
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an August 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-3300-1: "Pierre Alarie, the crew chief for Field Turf International, checks the artificial turf his company is installing at the new field complex off Kensington."
Geographic Access
Kensington Avenue
Burnaby Lake Sports Complex
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
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At a work camp

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34484
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 12 cm on page 17.5 x 26.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of six men at a work camp at Avola, BC. The men are identified as: standing (l to r) Bill B., Ted B., "Cook," and Shorty and sitting (l to r) Bill S. and Frank H. This photograph appears to have been taken by Arthur Peers, who travelled through the Fraser River Valley and worked on the c…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 12 cm on page 17.5 x 26.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-191
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of six men at a work camp at Avola, BC. The men are identified as: standing (l to r) Bill B., Ted B., "Cook," and Shorty and sitting (l to r) Bill S. and Frank H. This photograph appears to have been taken by Arthur Peers, who travelled through the Fraser River Valley and worked on the construction of the Trans-Provincial Highway during the later 1920s.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Peers, Arthur Francis "Mike"
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
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A worker clearing leaves

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78685
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man clearing leaves with a leaf blower.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0046
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man clearing leaves with a leaf blower.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Ponne, Simone
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "82% pg 7 POCO NL / 3085 Bby Simone"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Bellinger family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37460
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1936 or 1937] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Bellinger family home at 2827 Earl Avenue (later 6296 Pearl Avenue), during alteration of the front porch. The workers are unidentified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1936 or 1937] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-048
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Bellinger family home at 2827 Earl Avenue (later 6296 Pearl Avenue), during alteration of the front porch. The workers are unidentified.
Subjects
Construction
Occupations - Labourers
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bellinger, Bernard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Photos 370-047 and 370-049 show house before and after renovations
Geographic Access
Pearl Avenue
Street Address
6296 Pearl Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
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Bert Porter on a steamroller

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34830
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1919] (date of original), copied 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bert Porter with a municipal steamroller on Douglas Road. He worked many years operating a steam roller for the municipality, flattening out gravel streets after grading, and was the husband of Lillie Lewis Porter.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1919] (date of original), copied 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Lewis family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
140-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1985-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bert Porter with a municipal steamroller on Douglas Road. He worked many years operating a steam roller for the municipality, flattening out gravel streets after grading, and was the husband of Lillie Lewis Porter.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Occupations - Civic Workers
Construction - Road Construction
Names
Porter, Bert
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
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Bill Speirs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35318
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bill Speirs operating a steam shovel for the municipality of Burnaby. Here he is working on the roads around Gilley Avenue and Imperial Street (formerly Windsor Street).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-175
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bill Speirs operating a steam shovel for the municipality of Burnaby. Here he is working on the roads around Gilley Avenue and Imperial Street (formerly Windsor Street).
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Construction - Road Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Speirs, Bill
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Gilley Avenue
Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Bill Speirs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35319
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bill Speirs operating a steam shovel. Bill and his wife, Dell Speirs, moved to Burnaby from Edmonton in 1929.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-176
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bill Speirs operating a steam shovel. Bill and his wife, Dell Speirs, moved to Burnaby from Edmonton in 1929.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Construction - Road Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Speirs, Bill
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34774
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV992.45.23
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV992.45.23
Description
Wagner Bumper & Spring Works - Advertisement Blotter -- [192-?]. Promotional blotter for Wagner Bumper & Spring Works at 4236 Kingsway, Central Park. At the top of the blotter is an illustration of a Wagner Bumper. The blotter measures 14cm x 7.5cm.
Object History
Mr. Wagner patented his Triple Spring Bumper for automobiles and attempted to interest one of the major automobile manufacturers in purchasing his patent. He manufactured some bumpers and sold them locally.
Colour
White
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Names
Wagner, Frank
Images
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