43 records – page 1 of 3.

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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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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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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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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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
Images
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Lease of Municipal Land to the Astor Hotel Ltd., 0.152 Acre Portion of Parcel "A" of Lot 4, DL 153, Group 1 NWD

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport23957
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
17536
Meeting Date
20-Sep-1976
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
58
Item No.
8
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
17536
Meeting Date
20-Sep-1976
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
58
Item No.
8
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Proposed Sale of Municipal Land to the Astor Hotel Ltd., 0.152 Acre Portion of Parcel "A" of Lot 4, DL 153, Group 1 NWD

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport24618
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
16875
Meeting Date
23-Feb-1976
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
12
Item No.
5
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
16875
Meeting Date
23-Feb-1976
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
12
Item No.
5
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents

23-Feb-1976 Meeting Minutes

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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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Lease Agreement between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and Astor Hotel Ltd. - 0.152 Acre Portion of Parcel "A", of Lot 4, DL 153, Group 1 NWD

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport25224
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
18620
Meeting Date
5-Aug-1975
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
51
Item No.
15
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
18620
Meeting Date
5-Aug-1975
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
51
Item No.
15
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Lease Agreement between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and Astor Hotel Ltd. - 0.152 Acre Portion of Parcel "A", Lot 4, DL 153, Group 1 NWD

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport25565
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
18285
Meeting Date
5-May-1975
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
33
Item No.
10
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
18285
Meeting Date
5-May-1975
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
33
Item No.
10
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 4, DL 153, Plan 1316 (Astor Hotel) Rezoning Reference # 18/69

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport28166
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
21113
Meeting Date
11-Jun-1973
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
43
Item No.
30
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
21113
Meeting Date
11-Jun-1973
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
43
Item No.
30
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Long Service Awards Ceremony 1971

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55596
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of five men standing inside the Astor Hotel. The photograph was taken at the Burnaby Long Service Awards ceremony in 1971. From left to right they are Hughie Jeboult (retired), Alderman Doug Drummond, Mayor Bob Prittie, John Shaw (35 years with the City), and Charlie Brown, former Muni…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Civil Service series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-071
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of five men standing inside the Astor Hotel. The photograph was taken at the Burnaby Long Service Awards ceremony in 1971. From left to right they are Hughie Jeboult (retired), Alderman Doug Drummond, Mayor Bob Prittie, John Shaw (35 years with the City), and Charlie Brown, former Municipal Clerk.
Subjects
Ceremonies - Awards
Names
Astor Hotel
Jeboult, Hughie
Drummond, John D. "Doug"
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Brown, Charles B. "Charlie"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
LeBlanc, Don
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 5830
Note on verso reads: "Long Service Awards / Astor Hotel / 1971" and identifies the people
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4561 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

John Shaw and Mayor Bob Prittie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55597
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (left) receiving a long service award pin from Mayor Bob Prittie (right). The photograph was taken at the Burnaby Long Service Awards ceremony held at the Astor Hotel in 1971. John Shaw had worked for Burnaby for 35 years.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Civil Service series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-072
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (left) receiving a long service award pin from Mayor Bob Prittie (right). The photograph was taken at the Burnaby Long Service Awards ceremony held at the Astor Hotel in 1971. John Shaw had worked for Burnaby for 35 years.
Subjects
Ceremonies - Awards
Occupations - Civic Workers
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
Astor Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
LeBlanc, Don
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "Me & Mayor Bob Prittie / Astor Hotel / Long Service Awards / 1971"
Photographer's stamp on vrso
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 5830
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4561 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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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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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

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

Members of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee drinking wine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13365
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 members drinking wine during a civic luncheon at the Astor Hotel. The luncheon followed the official opening ceremony of Heritage Village. Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee vice chair Rose Bancroft is on the right.
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 members drinking wine during a civic luncheon at the Astor Hotel. The luncheon followed the official opening ceremony of Heritage Village. Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee vice chair Rose Bancroft is on the right.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Bancroft, Rose
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.386
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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Members of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and Miss Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13366
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 members speaking with Miss Burnaby (Sheila Nicholson) and an unidentified man during a civic luncheon at the Astor Hotel. The luncheon followed the official opening ceremony of Heritage Village. Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee vice chair Rose Bancrof…
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 members speaking with Miss Burnaby (Sheila Nicholson) and an unidentified man during a civic luncheon at the Astor Hotel. The luncheon followed the official opening ceremony of Heritage Village. Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee vice chair Rose Bancroft is on the right.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Bancroft, Rose
Burnaby Village Museum
Nicholson, Sheila
Accession Code
BV005.54.387
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

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
Less detail

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

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