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C.F. Sprott's house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34498
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1908
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.8 x 17.7 cm mounted on cardboard 14.8 x 19.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of C.F. Sprott's House at Douglas Road and Norland Avenue. A unidentified man is standing on the porch steps.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1908
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.8 x 17.7 cm mounted on cardboard 14.8 x 19.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
022-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of C.F. Sprott's House at Douglas Road and Norland Avenue. A unidentified man is standing on the porch steps.
Subjects
Agriculture - Farms
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Agriculture - Fruit and Berries
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cooksley, William Thomas
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "C.F. Sprott's Residence, Fruit Farm, Burnaby B.C."
Annotation underneath photograph reads, "W.T. Cooksley, New Westminster, B.C."
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Norland Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Boberg family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35771
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922 (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 the first Boberg family home after a heavy snowfall, on Douglas Road in the Still Creek lowlands where the creek flows into Burnaby Lake. The Bobergs moved here in 1920.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922 (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.
204-629
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first Boberg family home after a heavy snowfall, on Douglas Road in the Still Creek lowlands where the creek flows into Burnaby Lake. The Bobergs moved here in 1920.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Looking east from north side of 5118 Douglas Road - The Roberts House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91820
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 cm x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mrs. Cerr, Lauretta Roberts, John A. Roberts, and John W. Roberts' goat Braelef Briar. The Roberts family grew much of their own food and bred goats to sell to supplement their income. The photograph was taken from the north side of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road, looking e…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 cm x 10.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mrs. Cerr, Lauretta Roberts, John A. Roberts, and John W. Roberts' goat Braelef Briar. The Roberts family grew much of their own food and bred goats to sell to supplement their income. The photograph was taken from the north side of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road, looking east. The house located at 3090 Douglas Road is visible in the background.
Subjects
Animals - Goats
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Mrs. Cerr, John and Lauretta and Bralef Briar ($300)."
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P2"
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Boberg family home and farm

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35772
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924
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 the Boberg family home and farm on Douglas Road. Shown on the back porch, John Boberg (father) and Elin Boberg (mother) holding their only son, John, then 3 years old (born 1921).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924
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.
204-630
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Boberg family home and farm on Douglas Road. Shown on the back porch, John Boberg (father) and Elin Boberg (mother) holding their only son, John, then 3 years old (born 1921).
Subjects
Agriculture - Farms
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Boberg, Elin Anderson
Boberg, Johan Gottfried "John"
Boberg, John
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Looking east from north side of 5118 Douglas Road - The Roberts House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91822
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1924 and 1925]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lauretta Roberts standing next to the half-built Roberts' house located at 5118 Douglas Road. During construction of the house, movie posters were used in place of tar paper under the exterior cedar shingles and as cushioning under the linoleum kitchen floor. Visible in the distance …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1924 and 1925]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9 cm x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lauretta Roberts standing next to the half-built Roberts' house located at 5118 Douglas Road. During construction of the house, movie posters were used in place of tar paper under the exterior cedar shingles and as cushioning under the linoleum kitchen floor. Visible in the distance is the Adams' family house located on the 5100 block of Douglas Road.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Construction
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
The new address house in the background of the photograph is 3011 Godwin Street
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Probably 1924-25 / Lauretta Roberts"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P4"
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
3011 Godwin Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Close up of front of Roberts' house 5118 Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91836
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 10 cm x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John W. and Mary Roberts (pregnant with son Roland) and their son Edward Roberts standing in front of their house at 5118 Douglas Road. The front steps and porch of the house are complete, but the pillars and sidewalk are not yet in place. In the background is the framework for nett…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 10 cm x 6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-017
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of John W. and Mary Roberts (pregnant with son Roland) and their son Edward Roberts standing in front of their house at 5118 Douglas Road. The front steps and porch of the house are complete, but the pillars and sidewalk are not yet in place. In the background is the framework for netting around the property's tennis court. To the right is Douglas Road, where the Roberts' mailbox and a car are visible in the distance.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Construction
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Aug, 1927 / Mother, father and Teddy / Please return"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "How's this John?"
Stamp on verso of photograph read: "56"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.17"
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Burnaby Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34637
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 20.3 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby Lake and North Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 20.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
072-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby Lake and North Burnaby.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Burnaby Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Government Road Area
Sperling-Broadway Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

Still Creek Bridge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34925
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1930] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.4 x 8.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of five boys with bullrushes on the Still Creek Bridge, Douglas Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1930] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bernard Bellinger subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.4 x 8.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
160-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of five boys with bullrushes on the Still Creek Bridge, Douglas Road.
Subjects
Structures - Bridges
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Still Creek Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Dawson-Delta Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Looking east from north side of 5118 Douglas Road - The Roberts House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91823
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1931]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts' children: Lauretta, John A., Edward, and Roland. The children are posed with a bicycle in the Roberts' yard, which is in the process of being landscaped. The house at 3090 Douglas Road (left) and the Adams' family house at 3011 Godwin (right) are visible in the backgrou…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1931]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts' children: Lauretta, John A., Edward, and Roland. The children are posed with a bicycle in the Roberts' yard, which is in the process of being landscaped. The house at 3090 Douglas Road (left) and the Adams' family house at 3011 Godwin (right) are visible in the background. The photograph was taken from the north side of the Roberts' property at 5118 Douglas Road.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
3011 Godwin is a new address. Previous address was on the 5100 block of Douglas Road (house number unknown).
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "1930? or '31 / Roberts children / Lauretta John A. Edward / Roland"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P5"
See landscape plan for 5118 Douglas Road
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
3090 Douglas Road
3011 Godwin Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Close up of front of Robert's house 5118 Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91837
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1931 and 1932]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts children: John A., Edward (Ted) and Roland in front of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road. Ted and Roland sit in a toboggan while John stands behind them, holding the toboggan's strings. In the background, a large swing frame is attached to the cedar tree. The grou…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1931 and 1932]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 9.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-018
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts children: John A., Edward (Ted) and Roland in front of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road. Ted and Roland sit in a toboggan while John stands behind them, holding the toboggan's strings. In the background, a large swing frame is attached to the cedar tree. The ground is lightly covered with snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Recreational Activities
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "John, Ted (Edward), and Roland Roberts / (winter 1931-32?)"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Maybe x 1932?"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "331"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.18"
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Looking west from Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91827
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 1934
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7.5 cm x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts' house on 5118 Douglas Road, taken from across the street. Edward and Roland Roberts are seated on the lawn behind a hedge and in front of the house. To the left is the house located at 5106 Douglas Road, built by John W. Roberts and then subsequently sold.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 1934
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7.5 cm x 8.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts' house on 5118 Douglas Road, taken from across the street. Edward and Roland Roberts are seated on the lawn behind a hedge and in front of the house. To the left is the house located at 5106 Douglas Road, built by John W. Roberts and then subsequently sold.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
5106 Douglas Road later subdivided into 5539 and 5545 Norfolk Street.
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Sept. 1934 / Our house on Douglas Road"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P9"
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
5106 Douglas Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Looking east from north side of 5118 Douglas Road - The Roberts House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91824
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1940 and 1949]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 cm x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts' front yard after a snowfall. The house at 3090 Douglas Road (left) and the Adams' family house at 3011 Godwin (right) are visible in the background. The photograph was taken from the north side of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1940 and 1949]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 cm x 9.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts' front yard after a snowfall. The house at 3090 Douglas Road (left) and the Adams' family house at 3011 Godwin (right) are visible in the background. The photograph was taken from the north side of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
3011 Godwin is a new address. Previous address was on the 5100 block of Douglas Road (house number unknown).
The tree bisecting the gable end of the house on the left is likely the oak tree in photograph 620-007
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Probably 1940's Looking East from Roberts front yard"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P6"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "132"
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
3090 Douglas Road
3011 Godwin Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Chickens at Meyers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91829
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of chickens feeding at the Meyers' property at 5106 Douglas Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 cm x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of chickens feeding at the Meyers' property at 5106 Douglas Road.
Subjects
Agriculture - Poultry
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from note on verso of photograph
5106 Douglas Road later subdivided into 5539 and 5545 Norfolk Street.
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Chickens at Meyers 1950's / (Ernest and Magdalena Meyers) Residence / 5106 Douglas Rd."
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.10"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph (struck through) reads: "E.A. Meyers Residence ./ Photo by Pat Meyers / 1976?"
Stamp in green ink on verso of photograph reads: "734J"
Street Address
5106 Douglas Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Burnaby Lake Tram #1232

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35997
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tram #1232 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Still Creek.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Geoff Meugans subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
208-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1988-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tram #1232 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Still Creek.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Still Creek
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Looking west from Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91831
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kathryn and Elizabeth Small standing in front of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road. Snow covers the ground, trees, and house and the girls wear winter coats. The photograph was taken from Douglas Road, looking west.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 cm x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kathryn and Elizabeth Small standing in front of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road. Snow covers the ground, trees, and house and the girls wear winter coats. The photograph was taken from Douglas Road, looking west.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Persons - Children
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Kathryn and Elizabeth / Jan [struck through] 1951"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "March?"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.12"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "754"
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Back yard of 5118 Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91838
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1951]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 cm x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the backyard and screened summer house at 5118 Douglas Road after a snowfall. The summer house was used by the Roberts children for sleeping outdoors in the summertime and by the Small children as a playhouse. It rotted and collapsed in the 1960s, likely following the "Big Snow" of …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1951]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 cm x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-019
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the backyard and screened summer house at 5118 Douglas Road after a snowfall. The summer house was used by the Roberts children for sleeping outdoors in the summertime and by the Small children as a playhouse. It rotted and collapsed in the 1960s, likely following the "Big Snow" of December 1964.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Buildings - Residential - Cabins
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Summer House in the Snow / Burnaby - 1951?"
Note in blue ink on verson of photograph reads: "P.19"
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Looking northwest from Roberts' property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91844
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1951]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 cm x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the house and mushroom barns located at 3107 Dominion Street and the chicken house and garage at 3093 Douglas Road after a snowfall. The photograph was taken from the Roberts' property, looking northwest.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1951]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 cm x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-025
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the house and mushroom barns located at 3107 Dominion Street and the chicken house and garage at 3093 Douglas Road after a snowfall. The photograph was taken from the Roberts' property, looking northwest.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.25"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "3107 (5493) Dominion St. / Prob 1951"
Stamp in black ink of verso of photograph reads: "500"
3107 Dominion Street later renumbered 5493 Dominion Street and then subdivided into two lots: 5491 and 5495 Dominion Street.
Street Address
3017 Douglas Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Looking east from 3107 Dominion Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91839
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1952 and 1955]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia copy print ; 12 cm x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Adeline, Sharon, and Donna McLean in front of the property at 3093 Douglas Road. The house on the right was built by John W. Roberts in 1940 and purchased and lived in by the Hardy family. The small white building was likely used for raising chickens. The photograph was taken from 31…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1952 and 1955]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia copy print ; 12 cm x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Adeline, Sharon, and Donna McLean in front of the property at 3093 Douglas Road. The house on the right was built by John W. Roberts in 1940 and purchased and lived in by the Hardy family. The small white building was likely used for raising chickens. The photograph was taken from 3107 Dominion Street, looking east.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: Mar 1952
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Copy - (original not available) / Courtesy of [name]"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.20"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Adeline McLean, Sharon McLean / Donna Mclean / March ? 1952 / May?
3107 Dominion Street later renumbered 5493 Dominion Street and then subdivided into two lots: 5491 and 5495 Dominion Street.
Street Address
3093 Douglas Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Looking north from 5486 Dominion Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91847
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 12 cm x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the single-storey house located at 3107 Dominion Street the year the McLean family moved in. One of the two mushroom barns on the property is visible behind and to the left of the house.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 12 cm x 17 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-028
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the single-storey house located at 3107 Dominion Street the year the McLean family moved in. One of the two mushroom barns on the property is visible behind and to the left of the house.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.28"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "1952 / Year McLeans moved in .."
Note in blue in on verso of photograph reads: "Photo courtesay of [name]"
3107 Dominion Street later renumbered 5493 Dominion Street and then subdivided into two lots: 5491 and 5495 Dominion Street.
Street Address
5493 Dominion Street
3107 Dominion Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

Last trip of the Burnaby Lake Interurban line

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36001
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 1953
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the last trip for Tram no.1231 (and two others) on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, as they arrive at Douglas Road station.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 1953
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Geoff Meugans subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
208-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1988-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of the last trip for Tram no.1231 (and two others) on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, as they arrive at Douglas Road station.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Burnaby Lake Interurban line
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Less detail

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