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Burnaby May Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34273
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26.5 x 96 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations at Burnaby Park with a band in the foreground and children maypole dancing with a crowd watching. Parked cars and trees can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26.5 x 96 cm
Material Details
Photograph consists of three photos taped together, stored folded at joints
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-017
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations at Burnaby Park with a band in the foreground and children maypole dancing with a crowd watching. Parked cars and trees can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Events - May Day
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Burnaby May Day 1930 / Stride Photo"
Stamp on back of photograph reads, "Enlarged by The Stride Studios / 657 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC / We do picture framing"
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Images
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Burnaby's new fleet of fire trucks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36138
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1956 or 1957]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the new fleet of Burnaby's 1956 American LaFrance pumper fire trucks lined in a row in front of the Municipal Hall. The fifth truck has its ladder extended. Reeve Charles MacSorley, Fire Chief William Menzies, and Councillor Fred Philps are standing in front of the second truck. There…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1956 or 1957]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
226-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of the new fleet of Burnaby's 1956 American LaFrance pumper fire trucks lined in a row in front of the Municipal Hall. The fifth truck has its ladder extended. Reeve Charles MacSorley, Fire Chief William Menzies, and Councillor Fred Philps are standing in front of the second truck. There is snow on the ground and the three men are wearing winter coats.
Subjects
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
MacSorley, Charles W.
Menzies, William "Bill"
Philps, Fred
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Dominion Photo Company
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Other title info: photographer's negative no. 38487
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Burnaby's Third Municipal Hall - Canada Way

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37289
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 17.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Burnaby's third Municipal Hall. This hall was opened in 1956 on Grandview Highway (later, Canada Way) and it replaced the old hall at Kingsway and Edmonds Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Norah Code subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 17.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
345-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1997-05
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Burnaby's third Municipal Hall. This hall was opened in 1956 on Grandview Highway (later, Canada Way) and it replaced the old hall at Kingsway and Edmonds Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Code, Norah
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Photographs in this collection were taken and compiled by Norah Code, former editor of the "Burnaby Courier" newspaper during the course of her work for the newspaper.
Geographic Access
Grandview Highway
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Calf Barn at Oakalla

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38131
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the calf barn at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (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 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-718
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the calf barn at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Subjects
Buildings - Agricultural - Barns
Agriculture - Farms
Buildings - Public - Detention Facilities
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Car Accident

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37961
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1937 or 1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.3 x 2.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a damaged car belonging to Bob Pontifex, after an accident at Sperling Avenue and Douglas Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1937 or 1938] (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 ; 3.3 x 2.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.1 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-548
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a damaged car belonging to Bob Pontifex, after an accident at Sperling Avenue and Douglas Road.
Subjects
Accidents - Automobile Accidents
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Sperling Avenue
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
Less detail

Carol and Valerie Shantz at Christmas

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37583
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Carol Shantz (age 8) and Valerie Shantz (about age 3) in the living room of 5987 Malvern Avenue at Christmas. They are both holding dolls in front of a Christmas tree, and a dollhouse is to their right.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958 (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 ; 3.1 x 4.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-171
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Carol Shantz (age 8) and Valerie Shantz (about age 3) in the living room of 5987 Malvern Avenue at Christmas. They are both holding dolls in front of a Christmas tree, and a dollhouse is to their right.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Toys - Dolls
Toys - Dollhouses
Names
Shantz, Carol
Shantz, Valerie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Malvern Avenue
Street Address
5987 Malvern Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Carpenter Shop at Oakalla

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38120
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the carpenter shop at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (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 ; 2.9 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-707
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the carpenter shop at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Subjects
Buildings - Public - Detention Facilities
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

C. B. Riley Home - Western Homes & Living photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95583
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1959
Collection/Fonds
City of Burnaby Archives photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) and 3 p. of textual records (tiff, psd)
Scope and Content
File consists of a digitized copy of the article "Where Space is No Problem," from the March 1959 issue of Western Homes & Living Magazine, and related photographs. The article reports on the C. B. Riley home (formerly the F.J. Hart Estate "Avalon"; now Hart House) and includes floor plans and phot…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1959
Collection/Fonds
City of Burnaby Archives photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) and 3 p. of textual records (tiff, psd)
Description Level
File
Record No.
625-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2021-10
Scope and Content
File consists of a digitized copy of the article "Where Space is No Problem," from the March 1959 issue of Western Homes & Living Magazine, and related photographs. The article reports on the C. B. Riley home (formerly the F.J. Hart Estate "Avalon"; now Hart House) and includes floor plans and photographs of the house taken by Selwyn Pullan. Photographs in this file, which are also printed in the article, depict the kitchen and the exterior of the home.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Photographer
Pullan, Selwyn
Notes
Title based on content of file
Street Address
6664 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Ceperley House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37175
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Ceperley House.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
329-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Ceperley House.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is a proof print
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6344 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Chapel at Fairacres

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36251
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1939 and 1954]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 3 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the chapel of the Order of St. Benedict at the Ceperley Mansion when they purchased and occupied the mansion from 1939 to 1954. They converted the drawing room into a chapel, placing the altar in front of the fireplace. A platform with a cross on a table. The letters "LOCUS ISTE SANCT…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1939 and 1954]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Art Gallery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 3 x 4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
242-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-05
Scope and Content
Photograph of the chapel of the Order of St. Benedict at the Ceperley Mansion when they purchased and occupied the mansion from 1939 to 1954. They converted the drawing room into a chapel, placing the altar in front of the fireplace. A platform with a cross on a table. The letters "LOCUS ISTE SANCTUS EST" are inscribed on the wall above the cross. There is a picture of baby Jesus held by the Virgin Mary on one side of the platform, and a Saint holding a baby on the other.
Subjects
Buildings - Religious
Buildings - Heritage
Furniture
Names
Westminster Priory
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph 1 b&w copy print accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6344 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Chicken houses at Oakalla

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38130
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of chicken houses at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (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 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-717
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of chicken houses at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Subjects
Animals - Poultry
Agriculture - Farms
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Chickens at Meyers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91829
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of chickens feeding at the Meyers' property at 5106 Douglas Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 cm x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of chickens feeding at the Meyers' property at 5106 Douglas Road.
Subjects
Agriculture - Poultry
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from note on verso of photograph
5106 Douglas Road later subdivided into 5539 and 5545 Norfolk Street.
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Chickens at Meyers 1950's / (Ernest and Magdalena Meyers) Residence / 5106 Douglas Rd."
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.10"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph (struck through) reads: "E.A. Meyers Residence ./ Photo by Pat Meyers / 1976?"
Stamp in green ink on verso of photograph reads: "734J"
Street Address
5106 Douglas Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
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Children at May Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35971
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1931
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of children at May day. Boys are seated in the front row, and girls are standing in the back row, dressed in their Maypole dancing dresses during Burnaby May Day at Burnaby Park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1931
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Edmonds School subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
207-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-07
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of children at May day. Boys are seated in the front row, and girls are standing in the back row, dressed in their Maypole dancing dresses during Burnaby May Day at Burnaby Park.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Clothing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Images
Less detail

Children on steps of Hill Cottage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66250
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows four children sitting on the steps of the home of Claude and Annie Hill. The children are (l to r) Robert Peers, Anne Peers, Barbara Peers and a Pontifex child (likely Hugh). The three Peers children are the grandchildren of Claude and Annie Hill and their parents were Kitty and B…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-962
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph shows four children sitting on the steps of the home of Claude and Annie Hill. The children are (l to r) Robert Peers, Anne Peers, Barbara Peers and a Pontifex child (likely Hugh). The three Peers children are the grandchildren of Claude and Annie Hill and their parents were Kitty and Bob Peers.
Names
Latham, Anne Peers
Jeffrey, Barbara Peers "Babs"
Peers, Robert C.K.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6570 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Christ the King Seminary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38356
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1939] (date of original), copied [2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph :b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Robert and Bessie Anderson house at Deer Lake, which was built in 1912. In 1939, the house was purchased by the Benedictine Monks for use as part of the Seminary of Christ the King. In 1971, the house was purchased by Burnaby to be used as part of the Arts Centre and, in 1992, wa…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1939] (date of original), copied [2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph :b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
416-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2001-6
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Robert and Bessie Anderson house at Deer Lake, which was built in 1912. In 1939, the house was purchased by the Benedictine Monks for use as part of the Seminary of Christ the King. In 1971, the house was purchased by Burnaby to be used as part of the Arts Centre and, in 1992, was designated as a city heritage site.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Religious
Names
Christ the King Seminary
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Christ the King Seminary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38357
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1939] (date of original), copied [2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Robert and Bessie Anderson house at Deer Lake, which was built in 1912. In 1939, the house was purchased by the Benedictine Monks for use as part of the Seminary of Christ the King. In 1971, the house was purchased by Burnaby to be used as part of the Arts Centre and, in 1992, wa…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1939] (date of original), copied [2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
416-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2001-6
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Robert and Bessie Anderson house at Deer Lake, which was built in 1912. In 1939, the house was purchased by the Benedictine Monks for use as part of the Seminary of Christ the King. In 1971, the house was purchased by Burnaby to be used as part of the Arts Centre and, in 1992, was designated as a city heritage site.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Religious
Names
Christ the King Seminary
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Class at Douglas Road School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36052
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a class at Douglas Road School, standing and sitting in rows with their teacher Greta Martin (Nee Beck) standing on the left.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Grace Dickie subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Material Details
Photographer wrote their name and the date on the negative, making both white on the photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
215-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1989-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a class at Douglas Road School, standing and sitting in rows with their teacher Greta Martin (Nee Beck) standing on the left.
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Douglas Road School
Martin, Greta
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer identified as "Layton"
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4861 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Cliff Anderson in Car

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37438
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.8 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Cliff Anderson in a 1957 Plymouth Savoy parked in front of his family home at 3908 Norland Avenue (previously numbered 4437 Norland Avenue).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958 (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 ; 3.8 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-026
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Cliff Anderson in a 1957 Plymouth Savoy parked in front of his family home at 3908 Norland Avenue (previously numbered 4437 Norland Avenue).
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Names
Anderson, Cliff
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Norland Avenue
Street Address
3908 Norland Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Close up of front of Robert's house 5118 Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91837
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1931 and 1932]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts children: John A., Edward (Ted) and Roland in front of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road. Ted and Roland sit in a toboggan while John stands behind them, holding the toboggan's strings. In the background, a large swing frame is attached to the cedar tree. The grou…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1931 and 1932]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 9.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-018
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts children: John A., Edward (Ted) and Roland in front of the Roberts' house at 5118 Douglas Road. Ted and Roland sit in a toboggan while John stands behind them, holding the toboggan's strings. In the background, a large swing frame is attached to the cedar tree. The ground is lightly covered with snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Recreational Activities
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "John, Ted (Edward), and Roland Roberts / (winter 1931-32?)"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Maybe x 1932?"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "331"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.18"
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
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Cornerstone for New Municipal Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55624
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the commemorative cornerstone laid for the new Municipal Hall building. The stone reads: "This stone was laid by His Worship Reeve Charles W. MacSorley / September 23rd 1955."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-018
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the commemorative cornerstone laid for the new Municipal Hall building. The stone reads: "This stone was laid by His Worship Reeve Charles W. MacSorley / September 23rd 1955."
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

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