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British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER) Franchise

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport74612
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
80551
Meeting Date
16-Aug-1909
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
80551
Meeting Date
16-Aug-1909
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
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baggage rack

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29010
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.86
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.
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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baggage rack

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29011
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.87
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".
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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bowl

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36104
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV994.24.1
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
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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Brass handle (key)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28964
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.40
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
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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Certificate holder

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29054
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.130
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
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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Container

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29032
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.108
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
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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control box (buss line)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28958
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.34
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.
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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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
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dinner plate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36108
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV994.24.5
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
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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employee badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact82305
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.27.1
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
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Carson, Norman Thomas "Tom"
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Handrail

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29038
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.114
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".
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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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/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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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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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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