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Burnaby Public Library manuscript subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58148
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1937 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of papers collected by the Burnaby Public Library.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1937 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library manuscript subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
BHS1992-47
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of papers collected by the Burnaby Public Library.
History
Burnaby's first library was founded in 1927 as the North Burnaby Library Association. Its first library building was established in 1935 on Hastings Street. In 1954, Burnaby enacted Bylaw No. 3522 to establish the Burnaby Public Library (BPL) and in 1957 BPL merged with the North Burnaby Library Association. BPL's first permanent library was the McGill branch, built in North Burnaby in 1961 and named after North Burnaby Library Association volunteer Grace McGill. Following McGill, BPL then established the Kingsway branch, Central Park branch, and Cameron branch. Central Park was replaced by the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch in 1991 and Kingsway with the Tommy Douglas branch in 2009.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Burnaby Public Library
Notes
MSS058, MSS059
Title based on creator of subseries
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Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58147
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1908-1973
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of historical photographs of Burnaby collected by the Burnaby Public Library.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1908-1973
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of historical photographs of Burnaby collected by the Burnaby Public Library.
History
Burnaby's first library was founded in 1927 as the North Burnaby Library Association. Its first library building was established in 1935 on Hastings Street. In 1954, Burnaby enacted Bylaw No. 3522 to establish the Burnaby Public Library (BPL) and in 1957 BPL merged with the North Burnaby Library Association. BPL's first permanent library was the McGill branch, built in North Burnaby in 1961 and named after North Burnaby Library Association volunteer Grace McGill. Following McGill, BPL then established the Kingsway branch, Central Park branch, and Cameron branch. Central Park was replaced by the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch in 1991 and Kingsway with the Tommy Douglas branch in 2009.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Burnaby Public Library
Notes
PC225, PC226, PC227, PC228, PC229, PC230, PC231, PC232, PC322, and PC427
Title based on creator of subseries
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Burnaby Public Library Board subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96372
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2007
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
3 rolls of microfilm + 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of board records for the Burnaby Public Library Board, including appointments, correspondence, and a comissioned portrait.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2007
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library Board subseries
Physical Description
3 rolls of microfilm + 1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of board records for the Burnaby Public Library Board, including appointments, correspondence, and a comissioned portrait.
History
The Burnaby Public Library Board was established in 1955. The Trustees on the Burnaby Public Library Board govern the Burnaby Public Library and provide policies, a mission and vision, and general library management.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Burnaby Public Library Renewal of Lease 4455 Alaska Street, Burnaby, B.C. Lot "A" DL 119, Plan 40447

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport11889
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
8371
Meeting Date
25-Jun-1990
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
44
Item No.
12
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
8371
Meeting Date
25-Jun-1990
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
44
Item No.
12
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Letter from False Creek Management Corp. which appeared on the Agenda for the 1992 November 23 meeting of Council regarding Burnaby Public Library

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport10001
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
3825
Meeting Date
30-Nov-1992
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
74
Item No.
1
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
3825
Meeting Date
30-Nov-1992
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
74
Item No.
1
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs' Grants to Burnaby Public Library and the Lower Mainland Library Federation, InterLINK

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport8772
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
4478
Meeting Date
9-May-1994
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
31
Item No.
1
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
4478
Meeting Date
9-May-1994
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
31
Item No.
1
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Plaque to Commemorate the Opening of the Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch of the Burnaby Public Library

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport11381
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
7427
Meeting Date
4-Mar-1991
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
15
Item No.
5
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
7427
Meeting Date
4-Mar-1991
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
15
Item No.
5
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Catherine Rees

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37179
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 14, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Catherine Rees talking to a man inside the Metrotown Branch of the Burnaby Public Library.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 14, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
330-002
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Catherine Rees talking to a man inside the Metrotown Branch of the Burnaby Public Library.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Names
Rees, Catherine "Cathy"
Burnaby Public Library
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Pel, Vera Rose Jackson
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
6100 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Catherine Rees and Gwen Pitman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37181
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 14, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Catherine Rees standing with her hand resting on Gwen Pitman's chair, as she sits, with both hands resting on her cane at the Metrotown Branch of the Burnaby Public Library.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 14, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 15 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
330-004
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Catherine Rees standing with her hand resting on Gwen Pitman's chair, as she sits, with both hands resting on her cane at the Metrotown Branch of the Burnaby Public Library.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Names
Burnaby Public Library
Rees, Catherine "Cathy"
Pitman, Gwendolyn "Gwen"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Pel, Vera Rose Jackson
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
6100 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Pixie McGeachie and Florence Godwin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37178
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 14, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Pixie McGeachie, unidentified, and Florence Godwin sitting inside, in front of the windows at the Metrotown Branch of the Burnaby Public Library.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 14, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
330-001
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Pixie McGeachie, unidentified, and Florence Godwin sitting inside, in front of the windows at the Metrotown Branch of the Burnaby Public Library.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Names
Burnaby Public Library
Godwin, Florence Hart
McGeachie, Doreen “Pixie”
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Pel, Vera Rose Jackson
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
6100 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Pixie McGeachie and Florence Godwin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37180
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 14, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Pixie McGeachie and Florence Godwin standing together in front of the windows at the Metrotown Branch of the Burnaby Public Library.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 14, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 15 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
330-003
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Pixie McGeachie and Florence Godwin standing together in front of the windows at the Metrotown Branch of the Burnaby Public Library.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Names
Burnaby Public Library
Godwin, Florence Hart
McGeachie, Doreen “Pixie”
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Pel, Vera Rose Jackson
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
6100 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Burnaby Police department under Chief Devitt

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36166
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1921
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 15.5 x 21 cm, mounted on board 25 x 30 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's Police force standing at attention and wearing dress uniform. The men are: Chief Devitt, and his staff; Sergeant David Maxwell, Constable Parker, Reeve Sanderson, Constable Bob Henderson, Constable Hatt-Cook, Constable Jack Woolens, Constable Peter Kelsberg, Constable Jeffr…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1921
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 15.5 x 21 cm, mounted on board 25 x 30 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
230-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's Police force standing at attention and wearing dress uniform. The men are: Chief Devitt, and his staff; Sergeant David Maxwell, Constable Parker, Reeve Sanderson, Constable Bob Henderson, Constable Hatt-Cook, Constable Jack Woolens, Constable Peter Kelsberg, Constable Jeffreys, Constable Eddie Goodwin, Constable Waddell, and Commissioner Matthews.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
Devitt, W.J.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Fern Brown

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36145
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1901 and 1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7.5 x 10 cm + 1 p.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Fern Brown (nee Ablitt) sitting on the grass of her parent's property at the northeast corner of Kingsway and Nelson Avenue. She has a doll in a baby carriage with her and ribbons in her hair. The Hutton grocery store can be seen in the distance.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1901 and 1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7.5 x 10 cm + 1 p.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
228-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Fern Brown (nee Ablitt) sitting on the grass of her parent's property at the northeast corner of Kingsway and Nelson Avenue. She has a doll in a baby carriage with her and ribbons in her hair. The Hutton grocery store can be seen in the distance.
Subjects
Toys - Dolls
Names
Brown, Fern
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Page attached to verso of photograph gives a short history of Fern Brown
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Nelson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Hutton family papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58145
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Deeds of Land, Certificates of Title and correspondence pertaining to the Hutton family.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library manuscript subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS058-001
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
File consists of Deeds of Land, Certificates of Title and correspondence pertaining to the Hutton family.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Hutton house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription49163
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Hutton house near Bonsor Pool; near Lily Avenue and Fern Avenue. One man is sitting on the top step, wearing a suit and tie. A second man is seated halfway down the stairs and has a young child on his knee. A woman in a white dress is sitting lower down, towards the bottom of the…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
228-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Hutton house near Bonsor Pool; near Lily Avenue and Fern Avenue. One man is sitting on the top step, wearing a suit and tie. A second man is seated halfway down the stairs and has a young child on his knee. A woman in a white dress is sitting lower down, towards the bottom of the stairs. The house is surrounded by a white picket fence.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Murdoch McMurray and a co-worker

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36153
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Murdoch McMurray (left) and a co-worker standing in front of Beatons Garage. They were hauling cordwood from the Capitol Hill school grounds, which was just opposite this garage. The wood would then go to the Edmonds Street School to be used as firewood. Edmonds Wood Yard had a contra…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
229-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Murdoch McMurray (left) and a co-worker standing in front of Beatons Garage. They were hauling cordwood from the Capitol Hill school grounds, which was just opposite this garage. The wood would then go to the Edmonds Street School to be used as firewood. Edmonds Wood Yard had a contract with the Burnaby schools at this time to supply cordwood.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Service Stations
Names
McMurray, Murdoch
Beaton's Garage
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Holdom Avenue
Street Address
350 Holdom Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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Samuel Shepard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36141
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 15 x 10 cm + 1p.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Samuel Shepard, who moved to Burnaby in 1900 with his wife and from 1907 to 1931 he was the municipal clerk of Richmond. He also worked as a school teacher, and even as the Principal of the Craigflower school in Victoria.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 15 x 10 cm + 1p.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
228-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Samuel Shepard, who moved to Burnaby in 1900 with his wife and from 1907 to 1931 he was the municipal clerk of Richmond. He also worked as a school teacher, and even as the Principal of the Craigflower school in Victoria.
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Shepard, Samuel
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Page attached to verso of photograph gives a detailed account of his travel route on the Electric interurban tram to and from his job at the Municipal Hall
Images
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Standing at Kingsway and Nelson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36150
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men standing casually with their arms across each other's shoulders, smiling. The A. MacKenzie & Co. Jubilee Store at Kingsway and Nelson is visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
228-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men standing casually with their arms across each other's shoulders, smiling. The A. MacKenzie & Co. Jubilee Store at Kingsway and Nelson is visible in the background.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Nelson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

Store interior at Pioneer and Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36142
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm, mounted on board 17.5 x 23 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of Mr. Hutton's store at the corner of Pioneer and Kingsway. Mrs. A.B. Hutton is wearing an apron standing by the counters. Behind the counter, a large cash register can be seen. There are weights, various tin cans, Rennie's seeds, Christie's biscuits, etc. on display. …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm, mounted on board 17.5 x 23 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
228-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of Mr. Hutton's store at the corner of Pioneer and Kingsway. Mrs. A.B. Hutton is wearing an apron standing by the counters. Behind the counter, a large cash register can be seen. There are weights, various tin cans, Rennie's seeds, Christie's biscuits, etc. on display. There is a cat sitting on a stool in front of the counter. The interior has hardwood finishing on the floor, walls and ceiling.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "Mr. Hutton's father's store at corner of Pioneer and Kingsway. Where Toronto Dominion bank now stands."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4920 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

Truck full of cordwood

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36154
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Emerson Doran (left) and Murdoch McMurray leaning against an Edmonds Wood Yard truck full of cordwood, about to be hauled from the Capitol Hill School grounds to the Edmonds Street School for use in heating the school. Edmonds Wood Yard was opened in 1910 by Bill McDonald at 1500 Edmo…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 7.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
229-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Emerson Doran (left) and Murdoch McMurray leaning against an Edmonds Wood Yard truck full of cordwood, about to be hauled from the Capitol Hill School grounds to the Edmonds Street School for use in heating the school. Edmonds Wood Yard was opened in 1910 by Bill McDonald at 1500 Edmonds Street (later renumbered as the 7200 block) and Kingsway. In 1916 Murdoch McMurray partnered with Emerson Doran, nephew of the owner of Doran's Mill (an early mill in Deer Lake), to buy the business from Mr. McDonald. They in turn sold out very shortly to Fred Robbins. In 1921 Murdoch McMurray and Emerson Doran, along with Jack McMurray, bought the wood yard back and ran it until 1947 when they sold it to Norman Ritchie.
Subjects
Transportation - Trucks
Names
McMurray, Murdoch
Doran, Emerson
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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