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Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14761
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
22 Oct. 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (61 min., 39 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 29 fps
Scope and Content
Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar hosted by Kate Petrusa, Burnaby Village Museum assistant curator. The webinar is titled "Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans" and is presented by Lisa Codd, Heritage Planner for the City of Burnaby. The zoom webinar is the sixth in a collecti…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Burnaby Neighbourhood Speaker Series series
Subseries
Neighbourhood Speaker Series - Fall 2020 subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (61 min., 39 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 29 fps
Material Details
Presenter: Lisa Codd
Host: Kate Petrusa
Date of Presentation: October 22 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Number of tracks: 1
Total Length of all tracks:61 min., 39 sec.
Recording Device: Zoom video communication platform
Scope and Content
Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar hosted by Kate Petrusa, Burnaby Village Museum assistant curator. The webinar is titled "Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans" and is presented by Lisa Codd, Heritage Planner for the City of Burnaby. The zoom webinar is the sixth in a collection of seven "Burnaby Neighbourhood Speaker series" webinars that were presented and made available to the public between September 29 and October 27, 2020. The live webinar and recording was also made available on the Burnaby Village Museum's facebook page. In this webinar, Lisa Codd takes participants on a virtual tour of Burnaby’s early electric railway system, including visits to locations where physical traces of the railway can still be found. Lisa supports her presentation with maps and historical photographs to tell the story of the B.C. Electric Railway transportation routes that shaped Burnaby. Lisa takes questions and comments from participants throughout her presentation and at the end.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Rail
Transportation - Public Transit
Names
Codd, Lisa
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Dominion Glass Company Limited
Responsibility
Petrusa, Kate
Accession Code
BV020.29.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
22 Oct. 2020
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of video recording
Video recording was edited for publication on Heritage Burnaby. Original mp4 video recording (BV020.29.6.1) is 76 min., 11 sec.
Images
Video

Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans, 22 Oct. 2020

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B.C. Transit Centennial: Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10100
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 videocassette (2 hr., 3 min., 4 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Historical film excerpts of B.C. Electric Lower Mainland trams on their various routes as well as an excursion train shot by Ken Hodgson in 1948/1949 and in 1950. Film footage is part of the B.C. Transit Centennial and includes a voice over commentary by Frank Horne and Vic Sharman. Frank and Vic w…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Series
Burnaby historical reference collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 videocassette (2 hr., 3 min., 4 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
Material Details
VHS video tape in slip case "1950 / BCE Rail Archives / Burn. Lake / Central Park / Oak-Marpole / Skagit / Tourist Ride Chilliwack" hand written on label.
"Railway Pictures Inc." "Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points"- Directed and Produced by Ken Hodgson
Opening title card on film excerpt reads: "GASTOWN POST & TRANSFER / B.C. TRANSIT CENTENNIAL / "BURNABY LAKE" / COLOURIST: Al / ASSISTANT"
Scope and Content
Historical film excerpts of B.C. Electric Lower Mainland trams on their various routes as well as an excursion train shot by Ken Hodgson in 1948/1949 and in 1950. Film footage is part of the B.C. Transit Centennial and includes a voice over commentary by Frank Horne and Vic Sharman. Frank and Vic worked as motormen on the BC Electric Railway. The trams are shown travelling through Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, North Delta, Langley, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack. The excursion train was filmed in Washington State, U.S.A. The narrators give commentary, describing the routes, landmarks of the past and present, the various kinds of trams and buses seen, drivers’ protocols, and historical information. Summary: 0:00 – 16:18: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Burnaby Lake". Footage of a Burnaby Lake Line tram from the Carrall Street depot in Vancouver to the Sapperton terminus, New Westminster. 16:18 – 30:20: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Central Park". Footage of a Central Park Line tram from the New Westminster depot to the Carrall Street depot. 30:20 - 40:53: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Oak St. Line". Footage of an Oak St. Line tram from Victory Square to the Marpole terminus. 40:53 – 49:41:Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Fairview Belt Line 1". Although the title card reads “Fairview Belt Line 1”, this is an observation car from the intersection of Cambie and Hastings Streets to the Dunbar terminus and back to Victory Square by way of Granville Street. 49:41 – 57:34: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "Skagit River Railway". Footage of Skagit River Railway, Washington, U.S.A., from Newhalem to the Diablo Dam powerhouse and lift, then to the boat which crossed the lake to Ross Dam 57:34 – 1:12:54: the title card reads “Observation Car Trip” but this is a Fairview Belt Line tram on the outer line run, from Broadway and Main on a complete loop through downtown. 1:12:54 – 1:15:49: Title reads: "Railway Pictures Inc." "Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points" with voice over by Frank Horne and Vic Sharman, directed and produced by Ken Hodgson. Opens with Vic Sharman, his wife and family at Liverpool Old Station (Scott Road) preparing for the last trip on the Chilliwack Line October, 1950. The last Fraser Valley Line tram from Vancouver meets the last tram from Chilliwack in Langley for the last-day-of-service ceremony, October 1, 1950 1:15:49 – 1:56:10: Footage of a Fraser Valley line tram from the Carrall Street depot, leaving in sections which meet at the New Westminster depot and continue on together to Chilliwack Depot, then return to New Westminster. 1:56:10 – 2:03:04: Footage of decommissioning of the system: removal of the tram power lines, scrapping and burning of tram cars at the Kitsilano yard.
History
Film footage shot in 1948 -1949 and 1950 and voice-over recorded in 1990. The end-of-service ceremony film is dated October 1, 1950.
Creator
Hodgson, Kenneth A. "Ken"
Publisher
Railway Pictures Incorporated
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Rail
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Sharman, Victor Lawrence "Vic"
Horne, Frank Harry
Accession Code
BV012.37.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1990
Media Type
Moving Images
Related Material
See also BV020.5.1060
Notes
Title based on contents of film
Other organizations participated in the filming of the footage: B.C. Transit and Gastown Post & Transfer.
Film is narrated by Frank Horn and Vic Sharman
VHS is a copy created from original excerpts
Images
Video

B.C. Transit Centennial: Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points, 1990

B.C. Transit Centennial: Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points, 1990

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2012_0037_0012_001.mp4
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3334
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.2
Description
B.C. Electric Railway - Ticket. Small green ticket for the British Columbia Electric Railway Company good for one adult on the New Westminster line. Stamped at the top of the ticket is "157114". The back of the ticket states "Good for One Fare at 4 for 30 cents".
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Green
Measurements
L: 3.5 cm W: 2.0 cm
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3335
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.3
Description
B.C. Electric Railway - Ticket. Buff coloured ticket for the British Columbia Electric Railway Company, good for one adult fare at 10 for $1.25 between Vancouver and Burnaby Northwest Zone. The ticket is stamped on the left side with "A67325". The right corner has a punch through the VanCity box. The reverse side of the ticket restates the information on the front. The ticket measures 5.5cm x 3cm.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Beige
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3336
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.4
Description
B.C. Electric Burnaby - Ticket. Brown coloured ticket for the British Columbia Electric Railway in Burnaby. The ticket is good for one Adult's fare at 3 for 25 cents within the the Burnaby fare zone. The ticket states that the fare would be good for a child if the ticket was over printed with "CHILD". Stamped on the front of the ticket is "379452". The ticket measures 3.5cm x 2cm.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Brown
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3337
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.5
Description
B.C. Electric Burnaby - Ticket. Brown coloured ticket for the British Columbia Electric Railway in Burnaby. The ticket is good for one Adult's fare at 3 for 25 cents within the the Burnaby fare zone. The ticket states that the fare would be good for a child if the ticket was over printed with "CHILD". Stamped on the front of the ticket is "379452". The ticket measures 3.5cm x 2cm.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Brown
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3338
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.6
Description
B.C. Electric - Ticket. Buff coloured ticket with red text, for the British Columbia Electric Railway Company for the Burnaby Northwest Zone. The ticket was good for one adult fare between the Burnaby Northwest Zone and Vancouver at 10 for $1.25. The ticket is stamped in the bottom left corner with "296627". The reverse side of the ticket states that passenger may transfer within the Burnaby Northwest Zone and Vancouver.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Beige
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3339
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.7
Description
B.C. Electric - Ticket. Buff coloured ticket with green text, for the British Columbia Electric Railway Company for the Burnaby Southeast Zone. The ticket was good for one adult fare between the Burnaby Southeast Zone and New Westminster at 10 for $1.25. The ticket is stamped in the bottom left corner with "16133". The reverse side of the ticket states that passenger may transfer within the Burnaby Southeast Zone and New Westminster.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Beige
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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newsletter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3548
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.9.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.9.2
Description
"The Buzzer" was a weekly newsletter published by BC Electric Railway Co. and distributed on busses and streetcars. It gave weekly updates for transporation in the region. This Vol 40, No 16, for April 20, 1955. It is a special edition entitled "Rails to Rubber" and outlines the progress of the company and transporation from 1890 to 1955 when Street Cars were replaced with Busses. It advertises "YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED / TO TAKE A LAST RIDE / FREE / aboard / VANCOUVER'S STREET CARS / ON / SUNDAY, APRIL 24 - 1 to 5 PM / See / OLD No 53 at the P.N.E. / Cerimonies / Marking Completion of the Change / from / RAILS TO RUBBER / commence at 3 PM / in the GARDEN BUILDING"
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Serial
Maker
British Columbia Electric Railway Company Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Patent Date
04/20/1955
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Buses
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program

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4172
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.67
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.67
Description
Transportation Division - Program -- [1950]. Program for the August 6th, 1950 B.C.E.R. and B.C.M.T. picnic for the Transportation Division, All Departments. The picnic was planned at Confederation Park in North Burnaby and started at 11am. The program included the Time of Events along with the Athletic Events of the day. The picnic also advertised Shetland Pony Riding, Favours for the Children, Wading Pool and Playground, and a Rube Band. The back page of the program lists the people involved in the Picnic Committees. Attached to the program with two staples is a newspaper clipping that covered the days events, including mention of "Punch and Judy" which was a puppet show performed by C.Caunt. The program measures 14cm x 21.5cm.
Colour
Beige
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Transportation
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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transfer holder

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact7480
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.578.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.578.1
Description
Transfer holder. Green, metal container with two rows. Rectangular shaped with open, slanted top. The front row is divided into three sections and the back row is divided into two sections. There are three holes on the back for mounting.
Object History
British Columbia Electric Railway Co. This holder contained transfers which are also part of the museum's collection.
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Container
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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personnel badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact15165
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV984.64.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV984.64.1
Description
Key tag, oval, metal; mustard with black "B.C.E.RY.CO." "3091" "TRANSIT PERSONNEL"; hole at left; on back, raised "$5.00 REWARD...B.C. ELECTRIC RY."; convex; in pencil on back, "J. Hopcraft"
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact16850
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV980.2.142
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV980.2.142
Description
BC Electric Slack - Ticket. Cream coloured ticket with overall red pattern, writing and borders. The ticket is for "Slack" and was good for one fare at 4 for 45 cents. Near the top of the ticket is the number "702049". On the back the ticket states that the it is good for use in Vancouver or Burnaby on Sundays and Holidays between 4am and 12am and other days between 9am and 4pm.
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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tram destination roller

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact25717
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.73.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.73.3
Description
Stiff fabric scroll, rolled up and attached to a metal roll that would be placed into a holder. Black back ground and white capital letters for destinations: "VANCOUVER / WESTMINSTER / CENTRAL PK / HIGHLAND PK / BURNABY LK / DOUGLAS RD / STEVESTON / MARPOLE / LIMITED / SPECIAL / RACE TRACK / HORNE PAYNE / CARRALL ST / PARK AVE / CAR BARNS".
Object History
This was a destination roller for British Columbia Electric Railway tram, Burnaby Lake line. It was used by drivers to change the name of their destination.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Land Transportation T&E
Object Term
Sign
Marks/Labels
"CAR BARNS / CARRALL ST / PARK AVE / HORNE PAYNE / RACE TRACK / SPECIAL / LIMITED / MARPOLE / STEVESTON / DOUGLAS RD / BURNABY LK / HIGHLAND PK / CENTRAL PK / WESTMINSTER / VANCOUVER ". printed in white on black background. The back of the scroll has shortened versions of the destinations in black lettering on a white background.
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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creamer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact26675
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV974.44.19
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV974.44.19
Description
Creamer. White, ceramic, creamer. Green transfer print on front face
Object History
The major B.C.E.R. Main Terminal building at Carrall Street and West Hastings Street in Vancouver and the New Westminster Station at 8th and Columbia included diners where food was served on dishware stamped with the B.C. Electric Railway name.
Marks/Labels
On front face is "COURTEOUS" "B.C. Electric" "SERVICE". On underside in green is "VITRIFIED" then a lion logo with "GLOBE POTTERY Co. Ltd. SHELTON" in a circle around logo. Under logo is "ENGLAND" "BUSCOMBE & COMPANY" "VANCOUVER, CANADA.".
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Food Service Tools and Equipment
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28089
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.17.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.17.4
Description
BC Electric Slack - Ticket. Cream coloured ticket with red writing and borders. The ticket is for "Slack" and was good for one fare at 4 for 45 cents. On the back the ticket states that the it is good for use in Vancouver or Burnaby on Sundays and Holidays between 4am and 12am and other days between 9am and 4pm.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Exchange Media
Object Term
Ticket
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban transfer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28401
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.29.27
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.29.27
Description
B.C. Electric Railway - Transfer . The transfer is on buff paper with black and red print. The transfer is for the B.C. Electric Railway from Interurban Line. Junction point 84975, punched to "VANC'R CITY", a.m., on the Westminster Branch. The ticket is punched '9' in first row of numbers below. The ticket also has space for 'EMERGENCY' and 'CHILD' punches. On the reverse side is an advertisement for the Tram News Stands. There is an illustration of wide-eyed policeman waving and shivering.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Exchange Media
Object Term
Ticket
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Advertising Medium
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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Interurban transfer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28936
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.12
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.12
Description
Central Park Interurban - Transfer Ticket. Pinkish paper with red and black print. The ticket is dated Thursday July 15, the year is not stated. The ticket appears not to have been used. The reverse side of the ticket has the British Columbia Electric Railway Company Ltd conditions and additional information about Vancouver bus routes. 17 cm x 5 cm
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Exchange Media
Object Term
Ticket
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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pamphlet holder

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28948
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.24
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.24
Description
The pamphlet holder is made of sheet metal. The back, interior and base are painted green.The front face is alternating stripes of four redish orange and three cream paint with the words "TAKE ONE!" printed on the bottom cream stripe. There are holes in each corner for mounting the holder. On the back in pencil is the number "416" possibly from PCC streetcar #416.
Object History
This holder was used to display copies of "The Buzzer", a free weekly newsletter published by BC Electric Railway.
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Accessories
Object Term
Holder
Marks/Labels
"TAKE ONE!", painted in orange on front of holder
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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