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Deer Lake

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1914]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 16.4 x 21.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the north shore of Deer Lake as seen from the south shore. According to an earlier 1988 catalogue record, in view from left to right are: H.T. Ceperley's "Fairacres," The Mathers "Altnadene," and the Anderson house on the hill. On shoreline are the Hart's boathouse and beach cottage…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 16.4 x 21.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the north shore of Deer Lake as seen from the south shore. According to an earlier 1988 catalogue record, in view from left to right are: H.T. Ceperley's "Fairacres," The Mathers "Altnadene," and the Anderson house on the hill. On shoreline are the Hart's boathouse and beach cottage and the Woodward's boathouse.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6490 Deer Lake Avenue
6344 Deer Lake Avenue
Accession Code
HV972.11.18
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1914]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Related Material
For other shots of the Deer Lake in the same accession, see HV972.11.6 and HV972.11.16
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
14/8/2006
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w contact print accompanying negative
Images
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Rowing on Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66230
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Dorothy Rawlins (cousin to Kitty Hill), Kitty Hill and Claude Hill rowing on Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-943
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Dorothy Rawlins (cousin to Kitty Hill), Kitty Hill and Claude Hill rowing on Deer Lake.
Subjects
Transportation - Boats
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Rawlins, Dorothy
Peers, Katherine Maude Hill "Kitty"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "Dorothy R. / K.H. / LCH 21 / Deer Lake"
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
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Rowing on Deer Lake

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Dorothy Rawlins, Kitty Hill and Claude Hill rowing on Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-944
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Dorothy Rawlins, Kitty Hill and Claude Hill rowing on Deer Lake.
Subjects
Transportation - Boats
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Rawlins, Dorothy
Peers, Katherine Maude Hill "Kitty"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "LCH / KMP / Dorothy Rawlins / 21 / app 1914"
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
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Elizabeth and Jack

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Elizabeth Hart Bird collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elizabeth Cross Hart (later Bird) and a young boy who looks to be her cousin, Jack Hart in an embrace. This photograph was taken in the Burnaby Lake neighbourhood during Elizabeth's time as a nanny for the Frederick Hart family.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Elizabeth Hart Bird collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
541-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2012-19
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elizabeth Cross Hart (later Bird) and a young boy who looks to be her cousin, Jack Hart in an embrace. This photograph was taken in the Burnaby Lake neighbourhood during Elizabeth's time as a nanny for the Frederick Hart family.
Names
Hart, Frederick John "Jack"
Bird, Elizabeth "Bess" Cross Hart
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby Lake. Nanny / Elizabeth / Cross / Hart"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Jack + I / he calls it / kissing ways / 1914"
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
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Hart House

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Elizabeth Hart Bird collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 4.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Hart House taken during Elizabeth Cross Hart (later Bird)'s time as a nanny for the Frederick Hart family.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Elizabeth Hart Bird collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 4.5 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
541-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2012-19
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Hart House taken during Elizabeth Cross Hart (later Bird)'s time as a nanny for the Frederick Hart family.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6664 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Townley Mansion, Deerholme

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38529
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913] (date of original), copied 2003
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 Thomas O. and Frances Townley mansion known as Deerholme built in 1913 at Deer Lake by Vancouver's pioneer and 1901 Mayor, Colonel Thomas Owen Townley, and his wife Frances. The home was designed by their son Fred Laughton Townley, who had just returned from the University of Penn…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913] (date of original), copied 2003
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.
454-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2003-9
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Thomas O. and Frances Townley mansion known as Deerholme built in 1913 at Deer Lake by Vancouver's pioneer and 1901 Mayor, Colonel Thomas Owen Townley, and his wife Frances. The home was designed by their son Fred Laughton Townley, who had just returned from the University of Pennsylvania where he had received a degree in architecture. The Townley's enjoyed their estate until 1920 when they rented the house to the Cunningham family before selling the property to the Vancouver Anglican College.The college held the building until 1940, when it was again sold and was owned by various owners who came and went. Finally, the Loftus family sold the property to the City of Burnaby in 1979. The house remains leased as a private residence and was dedicated as a civic heritage site in 1992.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Price Street
Street Address
6110 Price Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Edith Clayton Outside Burnaby Lake Store

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.2 x 12.5 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Clayton standing on the boarded sidewalk outside the Burnaby Lake Store. The photograph was taken looking along Douglas Road (later, Canada Way), towards New Westminster. Edith is dressed in a winter coat with scarf, mittens and hat.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.2 x 12.5 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-201
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Clayton standing on the boarded sidewalk outside the Burnaby Lake Store. The photograph was taken looking along Douglas Road (later, Canada Way), towards New Westminster. Edith is dressed in a winter coat with scarf, mittens and hat.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Sidewalks
Geographic Features - Roads
Names
Burnaby Lake Store
Clayton, Edith
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Geographic Access
Sperling Avenue
Douglas Road
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Edith Clayton in yard of family home

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 5.7 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Clayton standing beside a table, outside the Clayton home on Buckingham Avenue in the Burnaby Lake area. The photograph was taken looking towards Deer Lake, which is partially visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 5.7 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-202
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Clayton standing beside a table, outside the Clayton home on Buckingham Avenue in the Burnaby Lake area. The photograph was taken looking towards Deer Lake, which is partially visible in the background.
Names
Clayton, Edith
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Geographic Access
Buckingham Avenue
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Edith Clayton in her yard

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Clayton standing amongst some flowers and trees on her family's property, Buckingham Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-203
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Clayton standing amongst some flowers and trees on her family's property, Buckingham Avenue.
Subjects
Plants - Flowers
Names
Clayton, Edith
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Geographic Access
Buckingham Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
Less detail

Edith Clayton

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Clayton sitting in the garden of the Clayton home, on Buckingham Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-211
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Clayton sitting in the garden of the Clayton home, on Buckingham Avenue.
Names
Clayton, Edith
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Geographic Access
Buckingham Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Edith Clayton

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38893
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Clayton standing in the garden of the Clayton home, on Buckingham Avenue. The photograph was taken looking toward Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-212
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Clayton standing in the garden of the Clayton home, on Buckingham Avenue. The photograph was taken looking toward Deer Lake.
Names
Clayton, Edith
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Geographic Access
Buckingham Avenue
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Interview with Vi Townley May 24, 1978 - Track 1

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1913-1935
Length
0:06:23
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Vi Townley's description of the Townley mansion, Deerholme.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Vi Townley's description of the Townley mansion, Deerholme.
Date Range
1913-1935
Photo Info
Townley mansion known as Deerholme, 1913. Item no. 454-001
Length
0:06:23
Subjects
Buildings - Residences - Houses
Geographic Access
Price Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Interview Date
May 24, 1978
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Vi Townley, May 24, 1978. Major themes discussed are: Deerholme.
Biographical Notes
Vi Townley was the daughter-in-law of Colonel Thomas O. Townley and Frances Townley, the owners of Deerholme.
Total Tracks
2
Total Length
0:10:49
Interviewee Name
Townley, Vi
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Interview with Jean Scott on the subject of Tom Irvine September 19, 1978 - Track 1

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1913-1958
Length
0:09:40
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Jean Scott's memories of her former neighbour, Burnaby pioneer, Tom Irvine.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Jean Scott's memories of her former neighbour, Burnaby pioneer, Tom Irvine.
Date Range
1913-1958
Photo Info
Tom Irvine sitting with a young girl, 1919. Item no. HV975.33.3o
Length
0:09:40
Names
Irvine, Tom
Geographic Access
Laurel Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
September 19, 1978
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Jean Scott conducted by Colin Stevens on September 19, 1978. Major themes include: Tom Irvine and Laurel Street.
Biographical Notes
Jean Scott came from Scotland to Burnaby with her family in 1913 when she was five years old. The Scott family settled on Laurel Street, at the northwest end of Burnaby Lake.
Total Tracks
3
Total Length
0:28:08
Interviewee Name
Scott, Jean
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with Jean Scott on the subject of Tom Irvine

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Interview with Jean Scott on the subject of Tom Irvine September 19, 1978 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory230
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1913-1958
Length
0:08:56
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Jean Scott's memories of Tom Irvine's house, next door to the Scott family's home on Laurel Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Jean Scott's memories of Tom Irvine's house, next door to the Scott family's home on Laurel Street.
Date Range
1913-1958
Photo Info
Tom Irvine sitting with a young girl, 1919. Item no. HV975.33.3o
Length
0:08:56
Names
Irvine, Tom
Geographic Access
Laurel Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
September 19, 1978
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Jean Scott conducted by Colin Stevens on September 19, 1978. Major themes include: Tom Irvine and Laurel Street.
Biographical Notes
Jean Scott came from Scotland to Burnaby with her family in 1913 when she was five years old. The Scott family settled on Laurel Street, at the northwest end of Burnaby Lake.
Total Tracks
3
Total Length
0:28:08
Interviewee Name
Scott, Jean
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track two of interview with Jean Scott on the subject of Tom Irvine

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Interview with Jean Scott on the subject of Tom Irvine September 19, 1978 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory231
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1913-1958
Length
0:09:31
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Jean Scott's memories of Tom Irvine as well as the layout of his house, next door to the Scott family's home on Laurel Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Jean Scott's memories of Tom Irvine as well as the layout of his house, next door to the Scott family's home on Laurel Street.
Date Range
1913-1958
Photo Info
Tom Irvine sitting with a young girl, 1919. Item no. HV975.33.3o
Length
0:09:31
Names
Irvine, Tom
Geographic Access
Laurel Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
September 19, 1978
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Jean Scott conducted by Colin Stevens on September 19, 1978. Major themes include: Tom Irvine and Laurel Street.
Biographical Notes
Jean Scott came from Scotland to Burnaby with her family in 1913 when she was five years old. The Scott family settled on Laurel Street, at the northwest end of Burnaby Lake.
Total Tracks
3
Total Length
0:28:08
Interviewee Name
Scott, Jean
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track three of interview with Jean Scott on the subject of Tom Irvine

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Interview with Jean Scott September 19, 1978 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory232
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1913-1958
Length
0:04:24
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Jean Scott's memories of her neighbourhood.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Jean Scott's memories of her neighbourhood.
Date Range
1913-1958
Photo Info
Tom Irvine sitting with a young girl, 1919. Item no. HV975.33.3o
Length
0:04:24
Geographic Access
Laurel Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
September 19, 1978
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Jean Scott conducted by Colin Stevens on September 19, 1978. Major themes include: Burnaby Lake and Laurel Street.
Biographical Notes
Jean Scott came from Scotland to Burnaby with her family in 1913 when she was five years old. The Scott family settled on Laurel Street, at the northwest end of Burnaby Lake.
Total Tracks
2
Total Length
0:09:38
Interviewee Name
Scott, Jean
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks
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Interview with Jean Scott September 19, 1978 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory233
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1913-1958
Length
0:05:15
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Jean Scott's memories of the houses in her neighbourhood. She also mentions participating in skating parties on Burnaby Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Jean Scott's memories of the houses in her neighbourhood. She also mentions participating in skating parties on Burnaby Lake.
Date Range
1913-1958
Photo Info
Tom Irvine sitting with a young girl, 1919. Item no. HV975.33.3o
Length
0:05:15
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
September 19, 1978
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Jean Scott conducted by Colin Stevens on September 19, 1978. Major themes include: Burnaby Lake and Laurel Street.
Biographical Notes
Jean Scott came from Scotland to Burnaby with her family in 1913 when she was five years old. The Scott family settled on Laurel Street, at the northwest end of Burnaby Lake.
Total Tracks
2
Total Length
0:09:38
Interviewee Name
Scott, Jean
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Pontifex family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35343
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913 (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 the Robert Pontifex family home on Douglas Road. Robert and his wife, Beatrix Pontifex, had seven children: Vivien, Helen, Bob, Audrey, Barbara, Basil, and Hugh. Robert built this house with the help of Bernard Hill. The site of this house is now bounded by Century Park Way, Gilpin …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913 (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.
204-200
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Robert Pontifex family home on Douglas Road. Robert and his wife, Beatrix Pontifex, had seven children: Vivien, Helen, Bob, Audrey, Barbara, Basil, and Hugh. Robert built this house with the help of Bernard Hill. The site of this house is now bounded by Century Park Way, Gilpin Street and Canada Way, and became the site of City Hall.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
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
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Fairacres Estate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36230
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 4.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Fairacres' Estate, including the Mansion, a well groomed garden and a foot path winding through the lawn. Two men, a woman and three young children can be seen standing near the foot path, a few feet from the river's edge. One man is standing next to them on a small bridge that cr…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Art Gallery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 4.5 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
241-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-05
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Fairacres' Estate, including the Mansion, a well groomed garden and a foot path winding through the lawn. Two men, a woman and three young children can be seen standing near the foot path, a few feet from the river's edge. One man is standing next to them on a small bridge that crosses an ornamental pond, holding on to the bridge's wooden railing.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Residential - Houses
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
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Fairacres Mansion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36232
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 4.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the Fairacres Mansion, including the stone stairs and front veranda. A man is standing at the bottom of the stairs on the left, and there is a push-powered gardening tool in the foreground, directly in front of the man.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Art Gallery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 4.5 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
241-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-05
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the Fairacres Mansion, including the stone stairs and front veranda. A man is standing at the bottom of the stairs on the left, and there is a push-powered gardening tool in the foreground, directly in front of the man.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
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
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