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J. Engelland Fuels truck

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1950 (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 a J. Engelland Fuels truck loading gravel at Stride pit. John Engelland began hauling gravel when the fuel business declined as people began using oil and electricity over wood, coal and sawdust.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1950 (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.
204-617
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a J. Engelland Fuels truck loading gravel at Stride pit. John Engelland began hauling gravel when the fuel business declined as people began using oil and electricity over wood, coal and sawdust.
Subjects
Transportation - Trucks
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
J. Engelland Fuels
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Planning Study Area
Stride Hill Area
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Kask Camp

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 14, 1924 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.4 x 5.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the plot for the first house built at Kask Camp. The electricity lines shown are from Buntzen Power Plant. Barnet Road is seen on the right.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 14, 1924 (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 ; 3.4 x 5.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the plot for the first house built at Kask Camp. The electricity lines shown are from Buntzen Power Plant. Barnet Road is seen on the right.
Subjects
Energy Production Tools and Equipment
Land Clearing
Names
Kask Camp
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Kask, William Sr.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Barnet Road
Street Address
7501 Barnet Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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The mechanics' complete library of modern rules, facts, processes, etc.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Edison, Thomas F.
Westinghouse, Charles J.
Edition
Rev. up-to-date ed.
Publication Date
c1900
Call Number
621.092 EDI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV011.7.1
Call Number
621.092 EDI
Edition
Rev. up-to-date ed.
Author
Edison, Thomas F.
Westinghouse, Charles J.
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Laird & Lee
Publication Date
c1900
Physical Description
588 p. : ill. ; 15 cm.
Inscription
"Henry Love", hand written on inside front cover "H. MOREY & Co. Booksellers & Stationers. NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.", printed on a green sticker inside the back cover
Library Subject (LOC)
Mechanical engineering
Names
Love, George Richard
Exworthy, William Albert "Bert"
Object History
Book was the property of George Love and used by him
Notes
"Facts about electricity--How to make and run dynamos--All about batteries, telephones, electric railways and lighting--Engineering explained--Rules for the instruction of engineers, firemen, machinists mechanics, artisans and all craftsmen--Tables of alloy--Useful recipes--Information concerning glass, metal, wood working, leather, artificial ice-making, chemical experiments, glossary of technical terms, etc. etc." --T.p.
"Compiled by Thomas F. Edison A.M., and Charles J. Westinghouse" --T.p.
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Photography for young people

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Jenks, Tudor, 1857-1922
Publication Date
1908
Call Number
771 JEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV988.42.25
Call Number
771 JEN
Author
Jenks, Tudor, 1857-1922
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
F. A. Stokes
Publication Date
1908
Physical Description
xi, 328 p., 15 plates : ill. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"L24758/90" [Handwritten text in pencil on back of back cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Photography
Notes
"Author of "electricity for young people"."--title page.
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Xantrex generators demonstration

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Christine Berka and Marlyn Allison demonstrating Xantrex XPower emergency power generators. The generators are powering a television and an emergency light.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2890
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Christine Berka and Marlyn Allison demonstrating Xantrex XPower emergency power generators. The generators are powering a television and an emergency light.
Subjects
Electrical and Magnetic Tools and Equipment
Telecommunication Tools and Equipment - Televisions
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Ponne, Simone
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Christine Berka and Marlyn Allison,demonstrate the X POWER 300 and X POWER 600, two new Xantrex products that produce portable, household electricity."
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Detroit Electric car at Eco-Fair

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Roger Movold, a member of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association, opening the hood of a 1912 Detroit Electric car. The car is on display as part of an Eco-Fair at BCIT.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2237
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Roger Movold, a member of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association, opening the hood of a 1912 Detroit Electric car. The car is on display as part of an Eco-Fair at BCIT.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Exhibitions - Fairs
Names
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Roger Movold, of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Assocation, opens the hood of a 1912 Detroit Electric, one of the earliest electric cars, that was able to cruise at 5-15 mph for a range of 50-85 miles. In the background is the modern equivalent, a Honda Insight. The cars were on display at an Eco-Fair at BCIT on Wednesday."
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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BC Electric Railway Company observation car

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
September 1, 1946
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 23.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, fully loaded with people, passing by Harry Bullen Photo studio on 2608 Granville Street. The car number is 123, and on the end of the car is a sign that reads; "Seeing Vancouver / 2 Hour Trip / Fare 50c." A sign on the side of the car re…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 23.7 cm
Material Details
inscribed in the negative and printed on recto, l.l. "B.C. ELECTRIC RLY CO OBSERVATION CAR", l.r. " Harry Bullen Photographer. 2608 Granville St. Phone Bay. 8869" stamped on verso, l.l. "SEP 1 - 1946/ 664"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, fully loaded with people, passing by Harry Bullen Photo studio on 2608 Granville Street. The car number is 123, and on the end of the car is a sign that reads; "Seeing Vancouver / 2 Hour Trip / Fare 50c." A sign on the side of the car reads; "Sightseeing Car Trips / Leave Robson & Granville / At 10 & 11 AM - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 PM / Daily." Behind the car, a store window display of photographs with an awning reads; "Harry Bullen Photographer." Among the passengers in the car are a number of soldiers. Printed at the bottom front of the photograph; "BC Electric Rly Co Observation Car / Harry Bullen Photographer., 2608 Granville St., Phone Bay. 8869."
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV975.88.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
September 1, 1946
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of BCER observation car by Harry Bullen, see HV972.142.1
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-06
Photographer
Bullen, Harry Elder
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
In "History of Metropolitan Vancouver" at http://www.vancouverhistory.ca/chronology6.htm, it notes that Harry Bullen sold long narrow souvenir photographs of the passengers taken in the car.
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B.C. Electric Railway Co. Observation Car

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.6 x 23.6 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photographic postcard of an open sightseeing car operated by the BC Electric Railway Company. The car is full of people and travelling down in a street in Vancouver with B.C. Electric conductor Teddy Lyons at the controls at the head of the car and another conductor standing next to the …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Series
Harold E. Winch photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.6 x 23.6 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photographic postcard of an open sightseeing car operated by the BC Electric Railway Company. The car is full of people and travelling down in a street in Vancouver with B.C. Electric conductor Teddy Lyons at the controls at the head of the car and another conductor standing next to the car.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV013.12.68
Date
1925
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bullen, Harry Elder
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook Item BV013.12.11
Inscription below photograph reads: "B.C. Electric Rly. Co. Observation Car, Vancouver, 1925, "Teddy" Lyons Conductor_Bullen Photo Co. 626 W. Pender."
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B. C. Electric Railway sightseeing car, No. 124

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 40.64 x 50.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of B. C. Electric Railway sightseeing car, No. 124. The car is on the tracks outside of the Carrall Street Gas Plant with gas storage tower with signage reading "GAS THE MODERN FUEL". Two B.C. Electric conductors at standing at the front of the car and three women are seated at the centr…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 40.64 x 50.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of B. C. Electric Railway sightseeing car, No. 124. The car is on the tracks outside of the Carrall Street Gas Plant with gas storage tower with signage reading "GAS THE MODERN FUEL". Two B.C. Electric conductors at standing at the front of the car and three women are seated at the centre of the car. Signage hanging on the front of the car reads "B.C. ELECTRIC RY. CO. / SIGHTSEEING CARS / Leave Robson & Granville / AM_PM / 10_11_1_2_3_4_6_7 / 2 HOUR TRIP_FARE 50 cts".
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV988.9.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Early History of the British Columbia Electric Power System

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 20, 1936 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 programme (photocopied)
Scope and Content
Item is a photocopy of a booklet entitled "Early History of The British Columbia Electric Power System in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia" an address given by A. Vilstrup, Chief Electrical Engineer, British Columbia Electric Railway Co. Ltd, before the Vancouver Section of the American Insti…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 20, 1936 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Brian Elder subseries
Physical Description
1 programme (photocopied)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
42579
Accession Number
BHS1996-23
Scope and Content
Item is a photocopy of a booklet entitled "Early History of The British Columbia Electric Power System in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia" an address given by A. Vilstrup, Chief Electrical Engineer, British Columbia Electric Railway Co. Ltd, before the Vancouver Section of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Continuation of title: "...in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia"
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Follow that fire : the history of the Burnaby Fire Department

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Penn, Douglas H. (Douglas Harold), 1947-
Publication Date
1997
Call Number
363.378 PEN COPY 3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969282826
Call Number
363.378 PEN COPY 3
Author
Penn, Douglas H. (Douglas Harold), 1947-
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, B.C.]
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
160 p. : ill. (some col.), 2 maps, ports. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Fire departments
Fire fighters
Name Access
Burnaby Fire Department
Notes
Maps on lining papers.
3 copies held: copy 3.
Digital Books
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B.C. Electric Railway Co. observation car

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
14 Aug. 1942
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by "Dick" Gardner. The car number is 123, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEE VANCOUVER/ TWO HOUR/ TRIP/ FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 11am, as there are sign…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Material Details
printed on recto, b. "B.C. ELECTRIC RLY CO OBSERVATION CAR "DICK" GARDNER CONDUCTOR Harry Bullen Photographer. 2608 Granville St. Phone Bay. 8869." stamped on verso, c.r. "AUG 14 1942"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by "Dick" Gardner. The car number is 123, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEE VANCOUVER/ TWO HOUR/ TRIP/ FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 11am, as there are signs hanging on the car by the front that reads, "NEXT TRIP/ 11 AM" and "NEXT TRIP/ 3 PM". Storefronts are visible directly behind the Observation car. One has a window display of photographs and a large awning. The display window has a sign that reads, "HARRY BULLEN," indicating the car is stopped right in front of the photographer's studio for a souvenir photograph.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Gardner, Dick
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.441.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
14 Aug. 1942
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
The envelope for this photograph is BV985.441.2
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
16-Jan-24
Scale
100
Photographer
Bullen, Harry Elder
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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B.C. Electric Railway Co. Observation Car

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
July 22, 1934
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, full of people and conducted by "Teddy" Lyons. The car number is 124, and a sign on the rear end of the car reads, "See Vancouver / Two Hour / Trip / Fare 35c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 4:00 pm, as there are signs hang…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, full of people and conducted by "Teddy" Lyons. The car number is 124, and a sign on the rear end of the car reads, "See Vancouver / Two Hour / Trip / Fare 35c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 4:00 pm, as there are signs hanging on the car by the conductor that read, "Extra Trip / 7:00 PM" and "Next Trip / 4:00 PM." There are restaurants and various stores which line the street by the tracks in the background. The caption printed on the front bottom of the photo reads, "B.C. Electric Rly. Co. Observation Car, Vancouver. / "Teddy" Lyons, Conductor. Harry Bullen Photo. 2608 Gran. Bayview 8869." Stamped on the back of the photo is "Vancouver, B.C. Jul 22 1934."
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Lyons, Thadeous Sylvester "Teddy"
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV972.142.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
July 22, 1934
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of BCER car # 124, but from a different year, see photograph HV973.26.143 For another photograph of BCER observation car by Harry Bullen, see HV975.88.1
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-18
Photographer
Bullen, Harry Elder
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
In "History of Metropolitan Vancouver" at http://www.vancouverhistory.ca/chronology6.htm, it notes that Harry Bullen sold long narrow souvenir photographs of the passengers taken in the car
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B.C. Electric Railway Co. observation car

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4122
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28.3 cm x 66.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by Teddy Lyons. The car number is 124, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEEING / VANCOUVER / 2 HOUR TRIP FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 10am, as there are sig…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28.3 cm x 66.7 cm
Material Details
printed on recto, "B.C. ELECTRIC RLY CO OBSERVATION CAR "TEDDY LYONS CONDUCTOR Harry Bullen Photographer. 2608 Granville St. Phone Bay. 8869."
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by Teddy Lyons. The car number is 124, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEEING / VANCOUVER / 2 HOUR TRIP FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 10am, as there are signs hanging on the car by the front that read, "EXTRA TRIP / 7.00 P.M.", "NEXT TRIP / 4 P.M.", NEXT TRIP / 10 A.M.", and "NEXT TRIP / 2 P.M.". Storefronts are visible directly behind the Observation car. One has a window display of photographs and a large awning. The display window has a sign that reads, "HARRY BULLEN," indicating the car is stopped right in front of the photographer's studio for a souvenir photograph. Teddy Lyons is at the front of the car, holding a small child.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Lyons, Thadeous Sylvester "Teddy"
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV017.26.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bullen, Harry Elder
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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B.C. Electric Railway tram at Marpole Station

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
28 Sep. 1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of B.C. Electric Railway tram at Marpole Station on the B.C. Electric Railway Lulu Island branch.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of B.C. Electric Railway tram at Marpole Station on the B.C. Electric Railway Lulu Island branch.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Accession Code
BV012.36.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
28 Sep. 1957
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-07-26
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Typewritten text on verso of photograph reads: "A busy scene at the Marpole Station on the / B.C.E.R. Lulu Island branch, as with white / flags up, Special B.C.E.R. #1222, with a gro (sic) / group of rail fans on board, pauses for / orders, before proceeding on. / September 28, 1957"
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Dinner for Miss Creeden

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1947
Call Number
388.46 BCH
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Moving Images
Call Number
388.46 BCH
Contributor
British Columbia Electric Company
Place of Publication
[British Columbia, Canada]
Publisher
BC Hydro
Publication Date
1947
Physical Description
1 videodisc (36 min.) : sd., col ; 4 3/4 in.
Library Subject (LOC)
Natural gas industry
World War, 1914-1918--Mobilization
World War, 1939-1945--Mobilization
Street-railroads
Electric railroads
Transportation
British Columbia--History
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Notes
Summary: Industrial film. A film about the growth of B.C. Electric from 1906 to 1946, built around the story of stenographer Flossie Creeden, the first female office employee of the company. Footage includes: Goldstream power plant; Vancouver natural gas facilities; BC Electric Railway lines in Fraser Valley; Stave Falls generator plant; Alouette Lake and Ruskin plants; 1939 royal visit; BCE employee's newsletter; A.E. Grauer family at home; office scenes; plans & construction at Bridge River project; BCE employee's service in World Wars I & II; BCE streetcar and trolley bus services
Credit notes: producer: Lew M. Parry; director: Lew M. Parry; photography: John Young; script: Cecil Maiden; sound: S.G. Wilson; narrator: A.E. Grauer; sponsored/presented by: British Columbia Electric Company; producing agency/company: Trans-Canada Films Ltd.
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Electrical apparatus for amateurs

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1894
Call Number
537.91 CHI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV986.53.25
Call Number
537.91 CHI
Contributor
Chilton-Young, Francis
Saver, G. H.
Edwinson, George
Clark, C. J.
Williams, R.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Ward, Lock and Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
1894
Series
Ward, Lock & co.'s amateurs' practical aid series, 7
Physical Description
viii, 104 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Inscription
"Thomson Stationery Co. Ld. Booksellers and printers Vancouver, B.C. Nelson, B.C." [Typed and pasted to back endpaper]
Library Subject (LOC)
Electric apparatus and appliances--Amateurs' manuals
Electric apparatus and appliances
Notes
"In five parts." -- Title page
"Part I. How I Made my Telephones. By G. H. Saver" -- Title page
"Part II. The Domestic Electric Light. By George Edwinson" -- Title page
"Part III. Magneto-Electric Machines, etc. By George Edwinson" -- Title page
"Part IV. A Cylindrical Electrical Machine. By C. J. Clark" -- Title page
Part V. How I Built my First Coil. By R. Williams" -- Title page
"Edited by Francis Chilton-Young" -- Title page
"Illustrated with numerous explanatory sketches and diagrams." -- Title page
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Electric power transmission tower construction

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?] (date of original), copied 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of electric power transmission towers. There are two trucks and a few unidentified men working on the construction, and a tent is put up in front of trees to the right side of the photograph. Also to the right is a BC Electric Railyway company car, with a sign above t…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of electric power transmission towers. There are two trucks and a few unidentified men working on the construction, and a tent is put up in front of trees to the right side of the photograph. Also to the right is a BC Electric Railyway company car, with a sign above the rear window that reads, "B.C. Electric Ry.Co." and "1252" on the door. A man in a suit is standing by driver's door. The people and location are unidentified.
Subjects
Energy Production Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Construction
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Accession Code
HV976.251.23
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?] (date of original), copied 1976
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
22/8/2006
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Electric railway dictionary : definitions and illustrations of the parts and equipment of electric railway cars and trucks, compiled under the direction of a committee appointed by the American Electric Railway Association.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7448
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hitt, Rodney
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Date
c1911
1972
Call Number
621.33 HIT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
091231821x
Call Number
621.33 HIT
Edition
1st ed.
Author
Hitt, Rodney
Contributor
American Electric Railway Association
Place of Publication
Novato, Calif.
Publisher
Newton K. Gregg
Publication Date
c1911
1972
Physical Description
63 p. , 292 p., 55 p. : ill. ; 22 x 31 cm.
Notes
"McGraw Publishing Company, Publishers of Electric Railway Journal, 1911" -- title page.
Includes advertisements of different interurban manufactories and parts.
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14342
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV984.11.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV984.11.7
Description
B.C. Electric - Ticket. Black and white child ticket for the B.C. Electric Railway. The top of the ticket has "CHILD/ B.C. Electric", "355828 VPV". The ticket states the various regulations on both the front and the reverse.
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Public Transit
Images
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