1297 records – page 1 of 65.

Columbian Newspaper subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97177
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1865]-1983
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs from the Columbian Newspaper collected by the Burnaby Historical Society.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1865]-1983
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Columbian Newspaper subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1989-19
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs from the Columbian Newspaper collected by the Burnaby Historical Society.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
The Columbian
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC 222
History/Bio adapted from New Westminster Archives
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Complimentary dinner invitation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57749
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 invitation and envelope
Scope and Content
Item is a complimentary dinner invitation which reads, "ADMIT BEARER / TO / COMPLIMENTARY DINNER / TENDERED TO BURNABY 1929 MAY QUEEN / MISS WINNIFRED JEFFREY [sic] / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR / SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 1929 / AT SIX O'CLOCK / 'ST. ALBANS' HALL DOUGLAS RD. AND EDMONDS ST." and its envelope.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 invitation and envelope
Material Details
Black writing on white rag paper
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS013-001
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is a complimentary dinner invitation which reads, "ADMIT BEARER / TO / COMPLIMENTARY DINNER / TENDERED TO BURNABY 1929 MAY QUEEN / MISS WINNIFRED JEFFREY [sic] / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR / SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 1929 / AT SIX O'CLOCK / 'ST. ALBANS' HALL DOUGLAS RD. AND EDMONDS ST." and its envelope.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
2 duplicate copies of the dinner invitation, without envelopes
Written in pencil on recto of envelope reads: "1929 May Queen"
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The Burnaby Post, Thursday, May 23, 1929

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57769
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 23, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
8 p. of newsprint
Scope and Content
Item is eight pages of newsprint from Volume VII, No. 27 of The Burnaby Post featuring an article entitled,"SATURDAY'S MAY DAY FESTIVAL" with Winnifred Jeffery as the May Queen.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 23, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
8 p. of newsprint
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS013-015
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is eight pages of newsprint from Volume VII, No. 27 of The Burnaby Post featuring an article entitled,"SATURDAY'S MAY DAY FESTIVAL" with Winnifred Jeffery as the May Queen.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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South Burnaby Horticultural Association minute book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57868
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929-1935
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 notebook (hardcover)
Scope and Content
Item is a notebook filled with handwritten meeting minutes from the South Burnaby Horticultural Association and Farmers Institute (now named the South Burnaby Garden Club).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929-1935
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
South Burnaby Garden Club subseries
Physical Description
1 notebook (hardcover)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS028-016
Accession Number
BHS1986-36
Scope and Content
Item is a notebook filled with handwritten meeting minutes from the South Burnaby Horticultural Association and Farmers Institute (now named the South Burnaby Garden Club).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Membership

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58137
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item is an original Canadian Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Membership granted to the South Burnaby Board of Trade.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
Physical Description
1 p.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS057-008
Accession Number
BHS1991-20
Scope and Content
Item is an original Canadian Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Membership granted to the South Burnaby Board of Trade.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
1 b&w photocopy accompanying
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Health brochures

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58253
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929-1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of three brochures on the subject of health. One is entitled "Pioneers of Nursing in Canada" issued by the History of Nursing Society of the McGill University School for Graduate Nurses for the International Congress of Nurses. The other two were produced by the Department of Pensions…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929-1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Evelyn Salisbury subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS061-077
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-24
Scope and Content
File consists of three brochures on the subject of health. One is entitled "Pioneers of Nursing in Canada" issued by the History of Nursing Society of the McGill University School for Graduate Nurses for the International Congress of Nurses. The other two were produced by the Department of Pensions and National Health in Ottawa; one of which is entitled "Wells", the other is entitled "The Rat Menace."
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Parent-Teacher Federation booklets

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58255
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929-1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Parent-Teacher Federation of British Columbia publications (and one Canadian Home and School magazine). Also included in the file are newspaper clippings and two leaflets; one for the 35th annual PTA convention, the other for a Capilano Winter Club Spring Fashion Show and Tea.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929-1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Evelyn Salisbury subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS061-079
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-24
Scope and Content
File consists of Parent-Teacher Federation of British Columbia publications (and one Canadian Home and School magazine). Also included in the file are newspaper clippings and two leaflets; one for the 35th annual PTA convention, the other for a Capilano Winter Club Spring Fashion Show and Tea.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Publications

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64432
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929-1963
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of two publications; "The Sew-It Book" by Rachel Taft Dixon and the programme for "Camelot" running July 30 to August 10, 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929-1963
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bancroft family subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS110-020
Accession Number
BHS2004-06
Scope and Content
File consists of two publications; "The Sew-It Book" by Rachel Taft Dixon and the programme for "Camelot" running July 30 to August 10, 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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List of tax sale property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65640
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 p. (newsprint)
Scope and Content
Item is a "Corporation of the District of / Burnaby, 1929. / LIST OF TAX SALE PROPERTY." This listing is of Tax Sale Property to be sold at Public Auction September 16, 1929.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Eagles family subseries
Physical Description
2 p. (newsprint)
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS055-049
Accession Number
BHS1995-03
Scope and Content
Item is a "Corporation of the District of / Burnaby, 1929. / LIST OF TAX SALE PROPERTY." This listing is of Tax Sale Property to be sold at Public Auction September 16, 1929.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on title of item
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Re-plotting Plan of DL 189

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65822
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : b&w on paper ; 36 x 58 cm folded to 22 x 29 cm
Scope and Content
Item is the "Re-plotting of DL 189 and Portions of DL's 122, 127, 188, 205 & 218 Plan Showing Areas Disturbed / Tentative Plan of Re-plotting of DL 189 and Portions of DL's 122, 127, 188, 205 & 218."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 map : b&w on paper ; 36 x 58 cm folded to 22 x 29 cm
Material Details
Scale not indicated
Description Level
Item
Record No.
42683
Accession Number
BHS1997-23
Scope and Content
Item is the "Re-plotting of DL 189 and Portions of DL's 122, 127, 188, 205 & 218 Plan Showing Areas Disturbed / Tentative Plan of Re-plotting of DL 189 and Portions of DL's 122, 127, 188, 205 & 218."
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Note with plan reads: "Further information in Burnaby Municipal Minutes Dec. 16, 1929. Minute Book # 17 pp 288+"
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Corporation of the District of Burnaby

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 brochure
Scope and Content
Item is a brochure of Burnaby Land prices produced by the Property Department, Corporation of Burnaby, Edmonds BC (via New Westminster).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Chamberlain family subseries
Physical Description
1 brochure
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS152-001
Accession Number
BHS1986-27
Scope and Content
Item is a brochure of Burnaby Land prices produced by the Property Department, Corporation of Burnaby, Edmonds BC (via New Westminster).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
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Burnaby South High School Annual 1928-1929

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66657
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 booklet
Scope and Content
Item is the "Burnaby South High School Annual 1928-1929."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 booklet
Description Level
Item
Record No.
43119
Accession Number
BHS2001-14
Scope and Content
Item is the "Burnaby South High School Annual 1928-1929."
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
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Burnaby Civic Employees Picnic

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88873
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 22.5 x 48 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Civic Employees Picnic on Bowen Island on July 18, 1929. Employees are seated on the ground in a grassy clearing with trees and a building or gazebo behind them.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 22.5 x 48 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
592-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1993-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Civic Employees Picnic on Bowen Island on July 18, 1929. Employees are seated on the ground in a grassy clearing with trees and a building or gazebo behind them.
Names
Burnaby Civic Employees Union
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "V. Palenthorpe / 7665 Haszard Street / Burnaby B.C. / 521-6089"
Note in blue ink in handwritten script on the front of photograph reads: "July 18, 1929 / Burnaby Civic Employees Picnic Bowen Island"
Images
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Burnaby May Day Festival

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34270
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 18, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations with children dancing in a field. Maypoles are set up, and a crowd, water towers and trees can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 18, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations with children dancing in a field. Maypoles are set up, and a crowd, water towers and trees can be seen in the background.
Subjects
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 Festival, May 18, 1929 / Stride Studios, New Westminster, BC, Photo #18"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Exhibition Grounds after Fire, 1929

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34428
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.8 cm on page 17.5 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Exhibition Grounds at Queen's Park in New Westminster after a fire that destroyed the buildings. Dust or smoke can be seen rising in the background and the ground is covered by debris.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.8 cm on page 17.5 x 26 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-135
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Exhibition Grounds at Queen's Park in New Westminster after a fire that destroyed the buildings. Dust or smoke can be seen rising in the background and the ground is covered by debris.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Fires
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
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Car Parked Near Exhibition Grounds after Fire, 1929

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34429
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.1 cm on page 17.5 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an automobile parked alongside the debris left by a fire at the New Westminster Exhibition grounds in 1929. Smoke or dust can be seen rising in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.1 cm on page 17.5 x 26 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-136
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of an automobile parked alongside the debris left by a fire at the New Westminster Exhibition grounds in 1929. Smoke or dust can be seen rising in the background.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Fires
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
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Stave River Powerhouse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34441
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 10.4 cm on page 17.5 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Stave River Powerhouse in Mission, BC.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 10.4 cm on page 17.5 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-148
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Stave River Powerhouse in Mission, BC.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Powerhouses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
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Stave River Powerhouse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34442
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm on page 17.5 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Stave River Powerhouse in Mission, BC.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm on page 17.5 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-149
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Stave River Powerhouse in Mission, BC.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Powerhouses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
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The Skeena

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34443
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1929]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm n page 17.4 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a boat pulled alongside a pier, with two men seen carrying boxes up the walkway. A caption under the photograph identifies the boat as the "Skeena." The location is unknown.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1929]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm n page 17.4 x 26 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-150
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a boat pulled alongside a pier, with two men seen carrying boxes up the walkway. A caption under the photograph identifies the boat as the "Skeena." The location is unknown.
Subjects
Transportation - Boats
Structures - Piers and Wharves
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
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Opening of Wading Pool

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34578
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 29, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.0 x 28.3 cm mounted on 25.4 x 32.0 cm cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of the wading pool at Central Park. There is a crowd of children playing in the water.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 29, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.0 x 28.3 cm mounted on 25.4 x 32.0 cm cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
055-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of the wading pool at Central Park. There is a crowd of children playing in the water.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Buildings - Recreational - Outdoor Swimming Pools
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Continuation of title:"..., Central Park, July 29, 1929"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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