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Fire Department at Fire Hall No. 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35199
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1934 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby fire department trucks and firefighters, in front of fire hall No. 2. Note the old Burnaby Municipal Hall on the left.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1934 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-056
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby fire department trucks and firefighters, in front of fire hall No. 2. Note the old Burnaby Municipal Hall on the left.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Buildings - Civic - Fire Halls
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7252 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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Firefighters Albert Killer and Fred Blake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1294
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1939 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 15 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Firefighters Albert Killer and Fred Blake lying down on their beds and reading (in the dormitory during the night shift) at No. 1 Burnaby Fire Hall at Carleton Avenue and Eton Street. Fire boots (with fire resistant pants gathered over them) are visible at the side of Fred Blake's bed.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 15 cm print
Material Details
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Scope and Content
Photograph of Firefighters Albert Killer and Fred Blake lying down on their beds and reading (in the dormitory during the night shift) at No. 1 Burnaby Fire Hall at Carleton Avenue and Eton Street. Fire boots (with fire resistant pants gathered over them) are visible at the side of Fred Blake's bed.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Clothing - Uniforms
Buildings - Civic - Fire Halls
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Blake, Frederick "Fred"
Killer, Albert "Abe"
Geographic Access
Carleton Avenue
Eton Street
Accession Code
BV998.31.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1939 (date of original)
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
02-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Typed sticker on verso of photograph reads: "Night shift at No.1 Hall/ Carleton Ave. and Eton St. (L) Albert Killer (R) Fred Blake 1939"
Address sticker on verso of photograph reads: "MR & MRS F BLAKE 4165 PANDORA ST BURNABY BC V5C 2B2"
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Fireman sitting on the tailgate of a fire truck

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1939]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified fireman sitting on the tailgate of (what appears to be) a 1939 Ford fire truck, parked in front of a fire hall. Note the neatly folded fire hose stored at the back of the truck.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Material Details
Photograph was likely taken out of an album as there is black paper residue on its recto
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified fireman sitting on the tailgate of (what appears to be) a 1939 Ford fire truck, parked in front of a fire hall. Note the neatly folded fire hose stored at the back of the truck.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Buildings - Civic - Fire Halls
Accession Code
BV999.55.45
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1939]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36217
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1939
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's visit to Burnaby. A large group of spectators stand on either side of the street watching as the two royals pass by the Municipal Hall in a motorcade. Men and women are waving, many with hats in their raised hands and the Burnaby Municipal Hall…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1939
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
235-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-26
Scope and Content
Photograph of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's visit to Burnaby. A large group of spectators stand on either side of the street watching as the two royals pass by the Municipal Hall in a motorcade. Men and women are waving, many with hats in their raised hands and the Burnaby Municipal Hall has been adorned with Union Jacks and decorations.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lorimy, G.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 col. copy negative accompanying
Note on verso of print reads: ..."Mr. + Mrs. R. Bolton and daughter Mary in audience, Hugh M. Fraser Commissioner also in audience"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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Kingsway 1939

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55591
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1939
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large crowd gathered outside the Municipal Hall on Kingsway. This photograph was taken during the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939. A large group of spectators stand on either side of the street and the Burnaby Municipal Hall has been adorned with Union Jacks and…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1939
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Civil Service series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-066
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large crowd gathered outside the Municipal Hall on Kingsway. This photograph was taken during the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939. A large group of spectators stand on either side of the street and the Burnaby Municipal Hall has been adorned with Union Jacks and decorations. The woman standing in the foreground, to the right has been identified as Gladys Almond.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Almond, Gladys
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "Gladys Almond / Kingsway - 1935"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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Lewis Auvache at Firehall No. 2

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1937] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lewis Auvache seated in a fire truck at Firehall No. 2 located at 1942 Kingsway and Hall Avenue (later renumbered as the 7200 block of Kingsway). There is snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1937] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-078
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lewis Auvache seated in a fire truck at Firehall No. 2 located at 1942 Kingsway and Hall Avenue (later renumbered as the 7200 block of Kingsway). There is snow.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Buildings - Civic - Fire Halls
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Names
Auvache, Lewis
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
Less detail

Municipal Hall during Royal Visit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37684
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1939 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 2.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the former Municipal Hall during the visit of George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Located at Kingsway, just east of Edmonds Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1939 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 2.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-272
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the former Municipal Hall during the visit of George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Located at Kingsway, just east of Edmonds Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Persons - Crowds
Symbols - Flags
Events - Royal Visits
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Copy negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
Less detail

North Burnaby Public Library Construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36784
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of North Burnaby Public Library under construction at Hastings Street near Gilmore Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-141
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of North Burnaby Public Library under construction at Hastings Street near Gilmore Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Names
North Burnaby Public Library
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
4147 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
Less detail

Store used to house North Burnaby Library

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36135
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1939
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 6 cm, mounted on board 15 x 27.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the store at 4147 Hastings Street that was used to house the North Burnaby Library from 1935 to 1939. Men and women are seen climbing onto a large bus that has been parked in front of the store.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1939
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 6 cm, mounted on board 15 x 27.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
225-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of the store at 4147 Hastings Street that was used to house the North Burnaby Library from 1935 to 1939. Men and women are seen climbing onto a large bus that has been parked in front of the store.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Transportation - Buses
Names
North Burnaby Public Library
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Hastings Street
Street Address
4147 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
Less detail

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