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Central Park Entrance Gate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark544
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Description
- The Central Park Entrance Gate is the ceremonial entrance to Burnaby’s historic Central Park from Kingsway, and consists of two massive stone pillars, approximately 7.5 metres high and 1.8 metres square, adjacent gate posts and a low flanking stone wall that curves into the park to the east.
- Associated Dates
- 1913
- Formal Recognition
- Heritage Designation, Community Heritage Register
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Geographic Access
- Imperial Street
- Associated Dates
- 1913
- Formal Recognition
- Heritage Designation, Community Heritage Register
- Enactment Type
- Bylaw No. 9807
- Enactment Date
- 23/11/1992
- Description
- The Central Park Entrance Gate is the ceremonial entrance to Burnaby’s historic Central Park from Kingsway, and consists of two massive stone pillars, approximately 7.5 metres high and 1.8 metres square, adjacent gate posts and a low flanking stone wall that curves into the park to the east.
- Heritage Value
- The Central Park Entrance Gate is significant as a ceremonial entry to a major park, for its connection with the early history of the British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER) and as an important design by an accomplished British Columbian architect. When the original interurban line between Vancouver and New Westminster was constructed in 1891, one of the first stations was located where the tramway crossed the Vancouver-Westminster Road (now Kingsway) within the newly-created Central Park. The interurban line ran through the park on a diagonal right-of-way (the current SkyTrain line, opened in 1986, follows this original alignment). In 1912 an agreement was reached between the successor interurban company, the BCER, and the Central Park Provincial Park Board, to deed additional land for an expanded right-of-way through the Park in exchange for improvements that included the construction of an ornamental stone wall and gate with an iron arch, with an illuminated 'Central Park' sign, adjacent to the interurban station on Kingsway. This was an early and rare example of an electric sign used for a public recreation facility. The Gate is also significant as a surviving early design by Robert Lyon (1879-1963), an Edinburgh-born and trained immigrant who was one of the most accomplished of British Columbia's early architects. After he moved to Vancouver, he was employed by the BCER from 1911 until 1918, and worked on a broad range of projects including some of the grandest and most innovative local industrial structures of the time. The arch was built by the Westminster Ironworks Company, one of the leading firms of its kind in Western Canada, operated by John Reid of New Westminster. The Gate was completed in 1914; in 1968 the decorative ironwork was removed due to corrosion and placed in storage.
- Defining Elements
- Key elements that define the heritage character of the Central Park Entrance Gate include its: - two subtly tapered massive stone pillars, which rise in stages from a larger base to a shaft with random coursed multi-coloured granite with roughly formed grey granite quoins, to a top formed of finely finished grey granite blocks with a coved and bracketed cap - adjacent gate posts with monolithic pyramidal granite caps - low flanking stone wall that curves into the park to the east, constructed of random coursed multi-coloured granite with a river rock triangular cap
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
- Architect
- Robert Lyon
- Builder
- John Reid
- Westminster Iron Works Co.
- Function
- Primary Current--Park Fixture
- Primary Historic--Park Fixture
- Community
- Burnaby
- Cadastral Identifier
- P.I.D. No. 017-767-172 Legal Description: Block B of Lot 2 Except Firstly: Part on Plan 8669 and Secondly: Part on Plan LMP4689 District Lot 151, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 3443
- Boundaries
- The property (Central Park) is a municipally-owned park that lies at the western edge of Burnaby, between 49th Avenue to the south, Kingsway to the north, Boundary Road to the west and Patterson Avenue to the east.
- Area
- 853,403.82
- Contributing Resource
- Structure
- Landscape Feature
- Ownership
- Public (local)
- Names
- Lyon, Robert
- Reid, John
- Westminster Iron Works Company
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Central Park Provincial Park Board
- Subjects
- Structures - Fences
- Street Address
- 3883 Imperial Street
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
Images
baggage rack
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29010
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.86
- Description
- Composed of solid cast brass painted cream, previously green with rear mounting brackets at each end with four holes. There are also curls at the front end for possibly a cord to pass through. Five longitudinal rods forming a basket shape are mounted between the two C shaped end supports which contain the mounting brackets. One end cross member rod is missing. Length: 88 cm Width: 26.8 cm Depth: 14 cm
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban #1208.
Images
baggage rack
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29011
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.87
- Description
- Composed of solid cast brass painted cream, previously green, with rear mounting brackets at each end with four holes. There are also curls at the front end for possibly a cord to pass through. Five longitudinal rods forming a basket shape are mounted between the two C shaped end supports which contain the mounting brackets. Length: 88 cm Width: 26.8 cm Depth: 14 cm
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway interurban #1208.
- Marks/Labels
- Blue tape "BCER 1208 - B66".
Images
bowl
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36104
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.24.1
- Description
- Bowl. White, ceramic, green transfer print on the front of the bowl.
- 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 in green "COURTEOUS" "B.C. Electric" "SERVICE". On underside, "VITRIFIED", in a circle "GLOBE POTTERY CO. LTD. SHELTON" with a lion logo in the middle. Under logo is "ENGLAND" "BUSCOMBE & COMPANY" "VANCOUVER, CANADA."
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
Images
Brass handle (key)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28964
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.40
- Description
- A brass handle which has a vertical sleeve at the end with a tapered square hole in it. On the underside is cast in smaller type " C-7414" although the last "4" is suspect. Stamped in the same location is larger type "C 8173".
- Object History
- Used as a key for a street car controller handle. This key was used to activate the street car and moved up or down make it go backwards or forwards. The tram could not move without its key.
- Measurements
- Length: 11.5 cm Width: 2.2 cm Height: 2.3 cm
Images
Certificate holder
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29054
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.130
- Description
- A wooden frame containing a report printed on paper. A spare backing board accompanies the frame. The frame is painted a cream colour and has a hole on each side. At the top of the certificate is "MONTHLY POWER UNIT INSPECTION AND REPAIR REPORT" with the number "40256" on the left. The report is for a BCER electric locomotive Number 992 dated May 11, 1955. There are 17 entries which are filled in for the report. Length: 27.4 cm Width: 19.7 cm Thickness: 1.7 cm
- Object History
- Report is very detailed covering 17 items and is certified by three individuals. Report is dated May 11, 1955 and pertains to the Electric Locomotive number 992.
- Marks/Labels
- Collector's previous number "BCER 991-B41".
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Reports
Images
Container
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29032
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.108
- Description
- A metallic, magnetic cylindrical container painted green with a side handle, hinged top with handle and two mounting brackets riveted to the side. The interior is galvanized, tarnished sheet metal. A blue tape is glued to the front bottom with printing "BCER-B81". Diameter: 9.1 cm Height: 23.1 cm
- Object History
- British Columbia Electric Railway.
- Marks/Labels
- Collectors previous number "BCER-B8" on blue tape.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Container
Images
control box (buss line)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28958
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.34
- Description
- A green wooden box which mounted inside the header of an interurban or streetcar. On the front is a brass plate painted black with "CANADIAN WESTINGHOUSE CO." "Multiple Control System" "Patented 1900 1911". Has a hinged top with a spring loaded clasp at the front bottom. Two flanges extend on both sides of the box with four large holes at each corner for mounting. Five bolts in total (three at one end and two at the end with the slot) extend from the front to the back at each end to hold the box together. A slot is located at one end. At the top are two 4 cm holes allowing for the entrance and exit of electrical cables. Inside are the remains of one of the copper contacts. Length: 50 cm Width: 18 cm Height: 20.1 cm
- Object History
- British Columbia Electric Railway line box "Multiple Control System, West Co."
- Marks/Labels
- "BCER - 58" on blue tape. Metal plate on box lid "CANADIAN WESTINGHOUSE CO. / Limited / Hamilton, Canada / Multiple Control System / Type 496c / Style No.S.O.456070 Serial No. 56713 / PATENTED. 1900, 1902, 1905, 1906 / 1907 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911 / 2709 18-22-1...", etched into the metal plate on box lid. Black background with raised text.
Images
creamer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact26675
- 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
Images
dinner plate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36108
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.24.5
- Description
- Plate. White, ceramic, dinner size, plate. Green transfer print on rim.
- 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 rim in green transfer print is "COURTEOUS" "B.C. Electric" "SERVICE". On underside in green, "VITRIFIED" "GLOBE POTTERY CO. LTD." "COBRIDGE" "ENGLAND". "6-29" is stamped in.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
Images
employee badge
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact82305
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.27.1
- Description
- Employee badge, "B.C.E.RY.CO. / 3154 / TRANSIT PERSONNEL". Raised oval shape with a flat back. Plastic or similar material. Obverse is yellow with black lettering, reverse is finished with a silvery plating. There is a punched hole on the left side of the badge. Badge is dirty and yellow is faded. The obverse is split from the hole on the left towards the middle of the bottom edge. Reverse is coroded.
- Object History
- Badge was the property of donor's father who was a conductor on interurban 1223.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Gear
- Object Term
- Badge, Identification
- Marks/Labels
- "B.C.E.RY.CO. / 3154 / TRANSIT PERSONNEL" printed on obverse. "$500 / REWARD IF RETURNED / TO HEAD OFFICE / B.C. ELECTRIC RY." embossed on reverse.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
Images
Handrail
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29038
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.114
- Description
- Round wooden handrail painted brown with a brass mounting bracket on each end. The brackets have four screw holes for mounting. Each end of the handle is attached to the bracket via a copper pin which passes through the handle and bracket. A piece of blue tape on the handle is stamped "BCER 1222 B2".
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway tram #1222.
- Marks/Labels
- Blue tape "BCER 1222 - B8".
Images
interurban ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1610
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV971.83.2
- Description
- BC Electric Fare - Ticket.
- Subjects
- Exchange Medium
- Exchange Medium - Tickets
Images
interurban ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3334
- 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
Images
interurban ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3335
- 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
Images
interurban ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3336
- 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
Images
interurban ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3338
- 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
Images
interurban ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3339
- 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
Images
interurban ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact16850
- 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
Images
interurban ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28089
- 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