43 records – page 1 of 3.

Application of Astor Hotel Ltd. For Rezoning of the Property Described as Lot 4, DL 153

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport45301
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
45480
Meeting Date
22-Nov-1954
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
45480
Meeting Date
22-Nov-1954
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Astor Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93657
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 13, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Astor Motor Hotel and its hotel sign, located on the 4500 block of Kingsway. The photograph is taken facing northeast.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 13, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-614
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Astor Motor Hotel and its hotel sign, located on the 4500 block of Kingsway. The photograph is taken facing northeast.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Astor Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Chapman, Fred
Notes
Title taken from project information form
Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm)
BPL no. 64
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4561 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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Astor Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34586
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Astor Hotel at 4561 Kingsway and McKay Avenue. A hotel sign reads, "Welcome HRH Princess Margaret to Burnaby." The Astor Coffee Shop is to the right of the hotel.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
060-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Astor Hotel at 4561 Kingsway and McKay Avenue. A hotel sign reads, "Welcome HRH Princess Margaret to Burnaby." The Astor Coffee Shop is to the right of the hotel.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Astor Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4561 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Astor Motor Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79333
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Astor Motor Hotel at 4561 Kingsway. Its prominent sign describes its facilities and directs people to the parking lot in the rear.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-247
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Astor Motor Hotel at 4561 Kingsway. Its prominent sign describes its facilities and directs people to the parking lot in the rear.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Astor Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4561 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Burnaby centennial anthology : stories of early Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5472
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
1994
Call Number
971.133 BUR COPY 3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969282826
Call Number
971.133 BUR COPY 3
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
531 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Burnaby (B.C.)
Biography
Notes
Includes index.
3 copies held: copy 3.
Digital Books
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Bygones of Burnaby : an anecdotal history

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5462
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Publication Date
1976
c1975
Call Number
971.133 MCG COPY 4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
971.133 MCG COPY 4
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
Century Park Museum Association
Publication Date
1976
c1975
Physical Description
108 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Notes
4 copies held: copy 4.
Digital Books
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Bylaw Number: 3581 - Astor Hotel Lease Authorization Bylaw 1955

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/bylaw20787
Repository
Legislative Services
Bylaw Number
3581
Final Adoption
1955 May 16
Format
Bylaws - Adopted
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
Legislative Services
Bylaw Number
3581
Final Adoption
1955 May 16
Format
Bylaws - Adopted
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Civic luncheon for opening of Heritage Village

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13578
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of people seated at tables during the civic luncheon which was held at the Astor Hotel following the opening of Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum). Alderman and member of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee Warren Clark is wearing a yellow jacket (bottom left corner of pho…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of people seated at tables during the civic luncheon which was held at the Astor Hotel following the opening of Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum). Alderman and member of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee Warren Clark is wearing a yellow jacket (bottom left corner of photo).
Subjects
Officials - Aldermen and Councillors
Events - Openings
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Clark, Warren R.
Accession Code
BV005.54.470
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
August 11, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Civic luncheon for opening of Heritage Village

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13579
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of people seated at tables during the civic luncheon which was held at the Astor Hotel following the opening of Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of people seated at tables during the civic luncheon which was held at the Astor Hotel following the opening of Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum).
Subjects
Events - Openings
Persons - Crowds
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.471
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
August 11, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Civic luncheon for opening of Heritage Village

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13580
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of people seated at tables during the civic luncheon which was held at the Astor Hotel following the opening of Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum). Alderman and Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee member Warren Clark is wearing a yellow jacket and is seated at the table in the…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of people seated at tables during the civic luncheon which was held at the Astor Hotel following the opening of Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum). Alderman and Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee member Warren Clark is wearing a yellow jacket and is seated at the table in the foreground.
Subjects
Officials - Aldermen and Councillors
Events - Openings
Persons - Crowds
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Clark, Warren R.
Accession Code
BV005.54.472
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
August 11, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Dudley Edwards

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45226
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1961
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Lawyer Dudley Edwards, when he was a guest speaker at the Burnaby Community Council. He spoke to the Council about juvenile delinquency at a meeting that took place at the Astor Hotel.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1961
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-122
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Lawyer Dudley Edwards, when he was a guest speaker at the Burnaby Community Council. He spoke to the Council about juvenile delinquency at a meeting that took place at the Astor Hotel.
Subjects
Organizations
Names
Edwards, Dudley
Burnaby Community Council
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4561 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Extension of Liquor Licence Facility Operating Hours Metro Centre Hotel (former Astor Hotel) 4561 Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport14096
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9004
Meeting Date
7-Mar-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
17
Item No.
4
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9004
Meeting Date
7-Mar-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
17
Item No.
4
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Extension of Liquor Licence Facility Operating Hours Metro Centre Hotel (Former Astor Hotel) 4561 Kingsway (Item 4, Report No. 17, 1988 March 07)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport13867
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9178
Meeting Date
30-May-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
40
Item No.
3
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9178
Meeting Date
30-May-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
40
Item No.
3
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Governor General Roland Michener and others at Astor Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2337
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor-General Roland Michener (in black suit), members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and others attending a civic luncheon that was held at the Astor Hotel. The luncheon followed the official opening ceremony of Heritage Village.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor-General Roland Michener (in black suit), members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and others attending a civic luncheon that was held at the Astor Hotel. The luncheon followed the official opening ceremony of Heritage Village.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Michener, Daniel Roland "Roland"
Barrington, Elizabeth "Yvonne" Miller
Barrington, James Alfred "Jim"
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.383
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
4-Aug-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Governor General Roland Michener and others at Astor Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13364
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor-General Roland Michener (in black suit) and his wife Norah Willis along with members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee attending a civic luncheon that was held at the Astor Hotel. The luncheon followed the official opening ceremony of Heritage Village.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor-General Roland Michener (in black suit) and his wife Norah Willis along with members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee attending a civic luncheon that was held at the Astor Hotel. The luncheon followed the official opening ceremony of Heritage Village.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Michener, Daniel Roland "Roland"
Barrington, Elizabeth "Yvonne" Miller
Barrington, James Alfred "Jim"
Burnaby Village Museum
Michener, Norah Willis
Accession Code
BV005.54.384
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
4-Aug-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Governor General Roland Michener at civic luncheon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13587
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener, officials and members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 committee seated at the head table during the civic luncheon held at the Astor Hotel following the opening of the Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum). Centennial '71 Committee chair Jame…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener, officials and members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 committee seated at the head table during the civic luncheon held at the Astor Hotel following the opening of the Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum). Centennial '71 Committee chair James Barrington is seated at the far left and the Governor General's wife Norah Willis and Mayor Bob Priittie are seated to the right of him.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Michener, Daniel Roland "Roland"
Michener, Norah Willis
Barrington, James Alfred "Jim"
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
Accession Code
BV005.54.479
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
August 11, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Haida Grill at the Astor Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37173
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1955 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 postcard ; col. ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Postcard with a photograph of the Haida Grill at the Astor Hotel, which was known as being Burnaby's million dollar, ultra-modern hotel.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1955 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Lee Lightfoot subseries
Physical Description
1 postcard ; col. ; 8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
327-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
BHS1996-13
Scope and Content
Postcard with a photograph of the Haida Grill at the Astor Hotel, which was known as being Burnaby's million dollar, ultra-modern hotel.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Astor Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption on recto of postcard reads: "ASTOR HOTEL . 4561 KINGSWAY, BURNABY 1, B.C."
Caption on verso of postcard reads: "THE HAIDA GRILL/ The delightful setting and excellent cuisine makes the Haida Grill a must for dining pleasure. A Photograph [sic] showing the Haida Grill with its table side service."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4561 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Head table at civic luncheon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13584
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of guests and officials at the head table during the civic luncheon which was held at the Astor Hotel following the opening of Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum). Governor General Roland Michener is seated in the centre of the table.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of guests and officials at the head table during the civic luncheon which was held at the Astor Hotel following the opening of Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum). Governor General Roland Michener is seated in the centre of the table.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Michener, Daniel Roland "Roland"
Accession Code
BV005.54.476
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
August 11, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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History of Burnaby Resource Guide

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7492
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
2019
for more amusements. Thanks to increased personal income, residents flocked to bowling allies like the Westminster Rollerway on Edmonds Street, nightclubs like the Gai Paree on Kingsway or the Flame Supper Club on Grandview Highway, and drive-in theatres like the Cascade on Grandview Highway. The Astor Hotel
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Digital Resource
Accession Code
BV019.63.1
Author
Burnaby Village Museum
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
21 p. : ill.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Directories
Object History
Created from research gathered by Burnaby Village Museum staff into the diverse History of Burnaby.
Images
Digital Books
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James and Yvonne Barrington and others at Astor Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13363
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee chair James Barrington, his wife Yvonnne and two others attending the civic luncheon at the Astor Hotel. The luncheon followed the official opening ceremony of Heritage Village.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee chair James Barrington, his wife Yvonnne and two others attending the civic luncheon at the Astor Hotel. The luncheon followed the official opening ceremony of Heritage Village.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Michener, Daniel Roland "Roland"
Barrington, Elizabeth "Yvonne" Miller
Barrington, James Alfred "Jim"
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.385
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
4-Aug-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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