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locomotive

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6255
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.16.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.16.1
Description
The locomotive known as, "Old Curly", is a small construction or logging engine fitted with a saddle tank for water and with two sand domes on top. The engine has a 0-4-4 wheel layout, that is no front truck, 4 driving wheels and a 4 wheel truck under the cab. There is no tender wood or coal was stacked at the rear of the cab. This engine has been altered several times in its career. There is a layer of insulation (asbestos?) between the saddle tank and the boiler. Round pane of clear "headlight glass" located at AB106-GS-6 in June 2019
Object History
This locomotive is also known as 'Emory'. The locomotive was nicknamed 'Curly', an expression used to describe the devil. The engine was built in San Francisco in the 1879 and was used during the building of the harbour sea wall. It was likley built by Marshutz & Cantrell. It was acquired by Andrew Onderdonk in 1881 to use during construction of the Fraser Canyon section of the Canadian Pacific Railroad (CPR). The locomotive was the first logging locomotive in this area. It was later used on the section from Savona Ferry to Kamloops. The locomotive was layed up in 1887 and not used for several years until it was purchased by the British Columbia Timber and Trading Company (BCTTC) for use on their logging railway in Surrey. In the early 1900s the engine was shifted from Surrey to the company operations north of Powell River. Its history of use is not known while it was in this area. It was brought back to Vancouver, in a damaged condition and stored on BCTTC property. It was acquired by the CPR and restored as a 50th Anniversary Project in 1930. It was displayed at the Pacific National Exhibition grounds until the 1973 when it was brought to Heritage Village (later BVM) and restored again.
Marks/Labels
"213D / No. 104 / T.P. 240 / W.P. 150 / T.P.T. / 1900" stamped into a smooth area above the fire door in the cab. "3" brass number riveted to the front of the boiler and painted into the side of the front lantern.
Colour
Black
Measurements
The locomotive is 26 feet 2 inches (793cm) long by 9 feet (374.3cm) wide and 12 feet (366cm) to the top of the smoke stack. The locomotive sits on 30 feet of track under a roofed shelter.
The cab is 10 feet 3 inches (315cm) long by 7 feet 6 inches (228.6 cm) wide and 9 feet 3 inches (284.5cm) high
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
California
Site/City Made
San Francisco
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woman's suit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6270
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.20.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.20.1
Description
Woman's suit, c.1917. Black silk brocade with a large collar decoration of ivory wool with black lace. Long sleeves with wool and lace cuffs, ankle length skirt. The neckline of the jacket has a large flat triangular ivory wool collar with black floral lace applique. On the back bodice there is an overlapping extension of the collar in a large square shape. The jacket opens in centre front with five self fabric buttons, ending slightly below the natural waistline. A belt that starts at the natural waistline, between the last two buttons, from the side front seams and continuing around the back. It is tacked to the jacket in several places. The sleeves are long with ivory wool cuffs that reach up to a point on the outside, and a black floral lace applique. The jacket is constructed so as to flare out from the waist. At each side front, there are two panels with a godet in between them. There are four back panels, with a godet on either side of the two centre back panels. There are also two godets at each side seam. There was originally off-white silk brocade, but it was replaced with silk charmeuse in restoration as the original lining was disintegrating. On the inside edge of the front closure, there is a facing under the buttons that continues around the back of the neckline in a thin strip. The shoulder seams are also set further into the back of the jacket. The skirt is made of seven gores, unlined. The front is somewhat gathered. The waistband has a grosgrain ribbon, and closes in the back with two hooks and eyes. the rest of the opening closes with six snaps. The hem extends to the ankles, and the seams are finished by pinking.
Object History
The suit belonged to the mother-in-law of a friend of the donor, named Dougan from Montana. It went to California from there, then British Columbia.
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Costumes
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box

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24043
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.535
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.535
Description
Box, pink with white flowers; lid has brown label on bottom; "Lum Jok Pills".
Object History
This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Container
Marks/Labels
English translation adjusted to white turbidity pills. The characters literally translate to: company, issue, old Chinatown in San Francisco, five, drench, white, turbid, pill; take twice daily morning and evening, take three mace each time, take with tea, it is appropriate to eliminate the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and food that is fatty or with dry-heat). This medicine is located in San Francisco Chinatown. English packaging label: Ng Lum Jok Pills. Net weight 1/4 lb. Chinese Herb Compound Pills. A liver tonic and for constipation. Their action assists the natural circulation of the blood. Directions - Take a dose of 3 drs. 2 or 3 times daily. Made in the U.S.A. by Kay Sang Herb Company. 843 Clay Street, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. This product is used to treat gonorrhea, and whittish/cloudy urine. It is made of a variety of ingredients and is used to treat discharge, warmth in the bladder, unclear urine, and nocturnal emission. It reduces inflammation and pain. The manufacturer recommends that the product not be taken with tobacco, alcohol, fatty foods, or with dry-heat.
Measurements
4.5 cm in height x 8 cm in width
Maker
Kay Sang Herb Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
California
Site/City Made
San Francisco
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
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Sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29019
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.95
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.95
Description
Rectangular metallic, magnetic silver painted with "DONT PLAY WATER ON LIVE WIRES" painted in red. A blue sticker with "KS-K5" glued on the bottom. Four mounting holes in the corners. Length: 19.3 cm Width: 12.7 cm Thickness: 1 mm
Object History
key system S.F. California.
Marks/Labels
"DONT PLAY WATER" "ON" "LIVE WIRES"; Blue sticker "KS-KS";
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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medicinal bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact30188
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.101.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.101.7
Description
Small, amber glass bottle with rounded-rectangular base and black, metal screw cap. The bottle contains a piece of cotton wool, stuck at the top shoulder of the bottle. Two, silver-coloured rounded-rectangular, paper labels are attached to the back and front of the bottle, commerically printed, with black and teal text. Both labels are slightly worn.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
"[ill.] U.S. [ill.] OFFICE / [ill.]" printed in black at the top of the front label. "Canadian Registry / No. 14202 The Proprietary . for Patent Medicine Act / CURRIER'S / TABLETS" printed in black, below a teal banner with the letters "CT" in a central circle printed in silver. A description of the ingredients and the use of the tablets listed below. "Distributed By / CURRIER'S TABLETS, INC. / Los Angeles, Calif. / [ill.] Genuine Without This Signature / R.J. Currier" printed in black at the centre bottom. "PRICE / $1.25" printed in silver in teal circle on banner across the bottom of the label. Illegible text in black below banner. "CURRIER'S TABLETS / ARE LAXATIVE" printed in black at the top of the back label. Warning label and directions for use are below, also in black text; followed by information about the distributer. Back label is worn at left and right.
Measurements
3.7 cm height x 5.5 cm width x 11 cm length
Maker
Currier's Tablets, Incorporated
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
California
Site/City Made
Los Angeles
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
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medicinal bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact30189
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.101.8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.101.8
Description
Small, amber glass bottle, with rounded-rectangular base and black, metal screw cap. The bottle is empty. Two, silver, rounded-rectangular, paper labels are attached to the front and back of the bottle, both are slightly worn.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
"[ill.] U.S. [ill.] OFFICE / [ill.]" printed in black at the top of the front label. "Canadian Registry / No. 14202 The Proprietary . for Patent Medicine Act / CURRIER'S / TABLETS" printed in black, below a teal banner with the letters "CT" in a central circle printed in silver. A description of the ingredients and the use of the tablets listed below. Front label is worn at left side and along bottom. "Distributed By / CURRIER'S TABLETS, INC. / Los Angeles, Calif. / [ill.] Genuine Without This Signature / R.J. Currier" printed in black at the centre bottom. "PRICE / $1.25" printed in silver in teal circle on banner across the bottom of the label. "CURRIER'S TABLETS / ARE LAXATIVE" printed in black at the top of the back label. Warning label and directions for use are below, also in black text; followed by information about the distributer. Back label is worn at top left corner and along bottom.
Measurements
3.7 cm height x 5 cm width x 11 cm length
Maker
Currier's Tablets, Incorporated
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
California
Site/City Made
Los Angeles
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
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card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40572
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5903.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5903.1
Description
In Remembrance - Funeral Card -- [1943]. Funeral card for Guy D. Stinson who passed away May 29th 1943 in Santa Monica, California. The service was to be held at Todd & Leslie Memorial Chapel on June 2, 1943 at 4:30pm. The card was printed by Todd & Leslie Mortuary in Santa Monica, California. The front of the card has an illustration of a large building, potentially a grand home. The card measures 8cm x 14cm when closed.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44811
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.48.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.48.3
Description
Postcard: colour rendering, glossy; horizontal; lot with motel buildings and landscaping; aerial view; lot is white, background is beige; grey border at top has blue "CARAVAN MOTOR COURT" "VANCOUVER CANADA"; Diner's Club shield logo at left "Member CONGRESS...", AAA logo at right; "Kingsway at Nelson Avenue . South Burnaby, B.C. . Phone: "HEmlock 3-8288" "Center Miracle Mile Shopping Area"; on reverse in black, "CARAVAN MOTOR COURT" ""One of Canada's Best Motor Hotels..." "Printed in the U.S.A."; Diner's Club logo at left, maple leaf with "CMHA" at right; up centre, "PRINTED BY JAMES J. GILLICK & CO., BERKELEY, CALIF."; at top right, ""Spectra-Color" "POSTCARD"; at upper right corner, "STAMP HERE"; two grey spots, slight darkening at edges and wear on corners; unused
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
Object Term
Postcard
Maker
James J. Gillick & Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
California
Site/City Made
Berkeley
Title
Caravan Motor Court
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Buildings
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
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basket

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV006.24.5
Description
The basket is round with a lid and has a geometric design in black. Made using the coiled method.
Object History
Resembles California and Southwestern style baskets made of willow, dye and grass.
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
California
Subjects
Persons
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Container
Container - Baskets
Images
Documents
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basket lid

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV006.24.6
Description
The basket is round with a lid and has a geometric design in black. Made using the coiled method.
Object History
Resembles California and Southwestern style baskets made of willow, dye and grass.
Subjects
Persons
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Container
Container - Baskets
Images
Documents
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carousel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact71793
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV993.50.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV993.50.1
Description
C.W. Parker Carousel. Hand-carved wooden carousel built in Leavenworth, Kansas in 1912.
There are 36 wooden horses and 1 chariot plus 4 cast aluminum ponies. The Carousel has 500 major parts, including 14 rounding boards, 14 shields, 52 scenery panels, 140 mirrors, 28 stationary brass poles and 858 11-watt lights.
Originally the carousel was powered by a steam engine but is now powered by a three-phase electrical motor capable of 5 horsepower. The speed of the carousel is approximately 5 revolutions per minute.
The carousel is housed in the Don Wrigely Pavilion at the Burnaby Village Museum and is in operation during the museum's open hours.
Object History
This carousel was built in 1912 at Leavenworth Kansas by C.W. Parker and was the 119th one made by them.
It was originally sold in 1913 to Mr. F.K. Leggett of Houston Texas for $5,886.00 and was originally equipped with a steam engine and "wishbones/grass-hopper/jumping horse" mechanisms. It toured Texas for two years with the Lone Star Circus then in 1915 the machine was shipped back to the factory.
It is believed that the machine was rebuilt by the factory, had some fancier horses and heavier rounding boards added. The jumping mechanism may have been changed then as well.
Some of the horses are c.1917 and some 1920-22.
The factory records consulted do not tell for certain where the machine went between 1915 and 1936, possibly to San Jose, CA from 1918 until 1922 and then to San Francisco California, or in Tacoma, Washington.
In 1936 it was purchased, and was in operation at Happlyland in Vancouver by May 1936. The Parker #119 was put into a pavilion which had been built in 1928 by a rival company (Philadelphia Toboggan Company - P.T.C.) and was located next to the "Shoot the Chutes" ride. Here it remained until Happyland was demolished in 1957. Parker #119 was moved to the new small pavillion in Playland until that too was demolished in 1972.
From 1972 to 1989, Parker #119 was operated outdoors, and was put away each winter. In 1989 it was announced that the carousel would be sold off horse by horse at an auction in New York. Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society".
In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $330,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
Measurements
Diameter: 2.19 metres (40 feet) at the platform
Outer circumference: 38.1 metres (125 feet)
Inner circumference: 23.34 metres
Height: 8.84 metres (29 feet) at the centre
Weight: 16 metric tons or 16,000kg empty (14 ½ tons) and 19 metric tons loaded (17 tons). Each horse weighs between 28-37 kg (75-100 pounds).
Maker
C. W. Parker Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Kansas
Site/City Made
Leavenworth
Subjects
Recreational Devices - Carousels
Names
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
Lower Mainland Association of the Friends of the Vancouver Carousel
C.W. Parker Company
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Memorial program

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91245
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.26.166
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.26.166
Description
Memorial service program created by Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association; folded cardstock with illustration of "Church of the Recessional" on front and printed text within in brown ink. Memorial service program for T. Boyd Haskell, born September 7, 1914, died July 5, 1969. Memorial service was held on July 10, 1969 at Forest Lawn Memorial-Park, Glendale, California.
Object History
Item came from a scrapbook documenting the early years of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959 4750 Kingsway) including the opening day, staff events and other activities that store manager, T. Boyd Haskell was involved in. T. Boyd Haskell was manager of the Burnaby Simpsons-Sears store between 1953 and 1962. After graduating from college, Haskell joined the Sears-Roebuck department store chain. In 1953 he moved to Vancouver from Washington State to set up the new store in Burnaby. In 1962, Haskell left Simpsons-Sears in Burnaby and transferred to the Sears store in Los Angeles. During his time in British Columbia, Haskell served as the President of the Greater Vancouver Tourist Association (1958-1959), President of the Community Chest and Councils of Greater Vancouver (1960) and was also a member of the board of directors of the B.C. Lions football team. Haskell died in Arizona in 1969 at the age of 54 years.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Program
Colour
Beige
Brown
Measurements
10 cm x 32 cm; folded to 10 cm x 16 cm
Maker
Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association
Country Made
United States of America
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Programs
Names
Simpsons-Sears Ltd.
Haskell, T. Boyd
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catalogue and envelope

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91250
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.34.20
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.34.20
Description
Catalogue; green cover; stapled binding; 84 p. with illustrations; includes index on front cover; printed pages within; title on front cover "POWER / MODELS / METALS / Catalog No. 10"; "CHARLES A. COLE / (Established 1928) / ...". Envelope addressed to J.L. Skinner / 3431 Portland Street / New Westminster; return address printed in top left corner "CATALOG / from / CHARLES A. COLE / 1355 Church St., Ventura, California"
Object History
Owner of catalogue, John L. Skinner was a machinist for Burrard Dry dock in North Vanocuver and lived in Burnaby 1940-1977.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Catalog, Sales
Maker
Charles A. Cole
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
California
Site/City Made
Ventura
Publication Date
[1940]
Subjects
Metalworking Tools and Equipment
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Pioneer tales of Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5860
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1987
Call Number
971.133 SON COPY 4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
096928280x
Call Number
971.133 SON COPY 4
Contributor
Sone, Michael
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
Corporation of the District of Burnaby
Publication Date
c1987
Physical Description
495 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Inscription
"TR687 - Bryburgh" / handprinted in pencil on frontend page
Library Subject (LOC)
Pioneers--British Columbia--Burnaby
Frontier and pioneer life
Biography
Object History
Early Burnaby as recalled by the settlers themselves who arrived from every corner of the world between 1888 and 1930, some witnessing incorporation of the district in 1892, all seeking a better life for themselves and especially for their children, all helping transform the wilderness into the modern municipality of today.
Notes
"Editor Michael Sone".
Includes index.
4 copies held: copy 4
Images
Digital Books
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Chinese Canadian history in Burnaby resource guide

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7608
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
[2022]
Call Number
971.1 CHI
Museum. China Guangdong , , , , �Between the 1840s and 1860s, gold rushes in California, Australia, New Zealand, and British Columbia attracted prospectors from around the world to mine claims and look for gold. The Fraser River gold rush of 1858 brought tens of thousands of newcomers from around
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Digital Resource
Accession Code
BV022.8.1
Call Number
971.1 CHI
Contributor
City of Burnaby
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
[2022]
Physical Description
36 p. ; ill. (some col.), maps, ports
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Burnaby (B.C.)--Social Life and Customs
Chinese Canadians--British Columbia--Burnaby--History
Chinese--British Columbia--History
Pharmacy--Canada
Pharmacy--United States
Pharmaceutical museums
Directories
Object History
Chinese Canadians have contributed to Burnaby’s growth for over a century. The long and intertwining histories between Chinese Canadians, Indigenous people and other communities have shaped the founding of Burnaby and British Columbia. This resource guide was created because their life experiences and important contributions to Burnaby’s development are not widely known.
Images
Digital Books
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Waterfront Looking west from George Black's

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4775
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1890-1915
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm ; copy print
Scope and Content
Waterfront scene with land on left and water on right. Wooden dock/jetty in foreground. From left to right along the shore there are people wading, a maple tree, a slaughterhouse, a cattle yard, boating bathers, fishing. Trees and houses in background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm ; copy print
Material Details
"Looking west from George Black's. Wading. Maple Tree. Marine ways. Saughterhouse. Cattleyard. Boating Bathers. Fishing. […]" written in black ink on bottom front of photograph. "Columbian files 1971" written on verso in black pen. "996" stamped on back.
Scope and Content
Waterfront scene with land on left and water on right. Wooden dock/jetty in foreground. From left to right along the shore there are people wading, a maple tree, a slaughterhouse, a cattle yard, boating bathers, fishing. Trees and houses in background.
History
Part of a set of photographs from the Columbian Newspaper, which operated out of New Westminster under this name starting in 1900 until its dissolution in 1988. Photographs found in the collection of the Burnaby Village are dated 1971. George Black (1831-1896). He was born in Aberdeen Scotland, and went to California, then to the Cariboo during the gold rush. He eventually settled on Hastings Street, and was well known in the surroundings of Vancouver.
Other Title Information
title based on content and note on front of photograph
Names
Black, George
Accession Code
BV018.19.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1890-1915
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
24-04-2018
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Maude Holmstrom interview April 1989 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory263
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1909-1914
Length
0:07:09
Summary
This portion of the recording includes (Lucy) Maude (Goodridge) Holmstrom's memories of first coming to Burnaby with her family, especially her mother and father, and the establishment of the Goodridge's grocery store.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes (Lucy) Maude (Goodridge) Holmstrom's memories of first coming to Burnaby with her family, especially her mother and father, and the establishment of the Goodridge's grocery store.
Date Range
1909-1914
Photo Info
Maude Goodridge Holmstrom (middle row, 4th from right) with her Howard Avenue class, photographed by J.W. Phillips, 1913. Item no. 487-004
Length
0:07:09
Names
Goodridge, John Charles Bertram
Goodridge, Lucy Elston
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Johnson, Lou
Interview Date
April 1989
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with (Lucy) Maude (Goodridge) Holmstrom, conducted by her grandniece, Lou Johnson, April 1989. Major themes discussed are: Capitol Hill, early pioneers in Burnaby, Howard Avenue School.
Biographical Notes
Lucy Maude "Maude" Goodrige was born on Aprril 13, 1902 at Stanley Place, London, England. She was the eldest child of John Charles Bertram and Lucy (Elston) Goodridge, with four siblings; Alice Victoria, Gwendoline Elston "Gwen", Beatrice Alexandra, and George Edward Goodridge. John and Lucy Goodridge moved their family from Victoria Drive to Burnaby into a one room house on Capitol Hill, built over one year by John himself. At first, the family had to walk to Rosser to get drinking water, wheeling wheelbarrows full of water back home. Later on, John would discover a Grotto of fresh water on their property. When surveyors started showing land, travelling on horseback from Boundary Road to Capitol Hill, Lucy (Elston) Goodridge would offer lemonade and oranges to the thirsty settlers. This gave her the idea to start the first grocery store in the area, at Alpha and Hastings. Kelly Douglas helped the Goodridges stock the store with larger food orders. For smaller quantities, they used Swift and Company downtown. Maude first went to Howard Avenue School with her younger siblings then to the four room school Gilmore Avenue when it opened. Before John Goodridge went off to war in 1914, he handled grocery delivery and restocking using a team of horses. No one else in the family could handle the team, so while he was overseas, Maude would travel down to Swift and Company by streetcar and be forced to wait for a ride home from someone passing by as the stock was too heavy to carry on foot. Later, Maude remembers a Ford dealer coming to teach her how to drive, in effort to get her mother to buy a Ford. It worked. Maude lived at Capitol Hill until 1920. At the time of the depression, she was in California with her first husband, John Joseph Lemire whom she married October 14, 1922 in Vancouver. Gwendoline Elston "Gwen" Goodridge married William Lister of Point Grey, June 27, 1928. Alice Victoria Goodridge married David Augustus Norman September 24, 1929. Lucy Maude "Maude" (Goodridge) later married George William Holmstrom. George William Holmstrom died in 1957. His wife, Lucy Maude "Maude" (Goodridge) Holmstrom died in 1994.
Total Tracks
3
Total Length
0:23:44
Interviewee Name
Holmstrom, Lucy Maude "Maude" Goodridge Lemire
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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Audio Tracks

Track one of recording of interview with Maude Holmstrom

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Maude Holmstrom interview April 1989 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory265
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1909-1929
Length
0:06:51
Summary
This portion of the recording includes (Lucy) Maude (Goodridge) Holmstrom's memories of her family life during the early days of Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes (Lucy) Maude (Goodridge) Holmstrom's memories of her family life during the early days of Burnaby.
Date Range
1909-1929
Photo Info
Maude Goodridge Holmstrom (middle row, 4th from right) with her Howard Avenue class, photographed by J.W. Phillips, 1913. Item no. 487-004
Length
0:06:51
Names
Goodridge, John Charles Bertram
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Johnson, Lou
Interview Date
April 1989
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with (Lucy) Maude (Goodridge) Holmstrom, conducted by her grandniece, Lou Johnson, April 1989. Major themes discussed are: Capitol Hill, early pioneers in Burnaby, Howard Avenue School.
Biographical Notes
Lucy Maude "Maude" Goodrige was born on Aprril 13, 1902 at Stanley Place, London, England. She was the eldest child of John Charles Bertram and Lucy (Elston) Goodridge, with four siblings; Alice Victoria, Gwendoline Elston "Gwen", Beatrice Alexandra, and George Edward Goodridge. John and Lucy Goodridge moved their family from Victoria Drive to Burnaby into a one room house on Capitol Hill, built over one year by John himself. At first, the family had to walk to Rosser to get drinking water, wheeling wheelbarrows full of water back home. Later on, John would discover a Grotto of fresh water on their property. When surveyors started showing land, travelling on horseback from Boundary Road to Capitol Hill, Lucy (Elston) Goodridge would offer lemonade and oranges to the thirsty settlers. This gave her the idea to start the first grocery store in the area, at Alpha and Hastings. Kelly Douglas helped the Goodridges stock the store with larger food orders. For smaller quantities, they used Swift and Company downtown. Maude first went to Howard Avenue School with her younger siblings then to the four room school Gilmore Avenue when it opened. Before John Goodridge went off to war in 1914, he handled grocery delivery and restocking using a team of horses. No one else in the family could handle the team, so while he was overseas, Maude would travel down to Swift and Company by streetcar and be forced to wait for a ride home from someone passing by as the stock was too heavy to carry on foot. Later, Maude remembers a Ford dealer coming to teach her how to drive, in effort to get her mother to buy a Ford. It worked. Maude lived at Capitol Hill until 1920. At the time of the depression, she was in California with her first husband, John Joseph Lemire whom she married October 14, 1922 in Vancouver. Gwendoline Elston "Gwen" Goodridge married William Lister of Point Grey, June 27, 1928. Alice Victoria Goodridge married David Augustus Norman September 24, 1929. Lucy Maude "Maude" (Goodridge) later married George William Holmstrom. George William Holmstrom died in 1957. His wife, Lucy Maude "Maude" (Goodridge) Holmstrom died in 1994.
Total Tracks
3
Total Length
0:23:44
Interviewee Name
Holmstrom, Lucy Maude "Maude" Goodridge Lemire
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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Track three of recording of interview with Maude Holmstrom

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Sample family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35423
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910 (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 (from left) Roderick Sample, Minnie Sample, Genevieve Sample (the Sample's granddaughter), and an unidentified woman in Long Beach, California. Roderick Sample was a prominent figure in the early history of Burnaby, acting as road foreman during the construction of the Central Park in…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910 (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.
204-281
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of (from left) Roderick Sample, Minnie Sample, Genevieve Sample (the Sample's granddaughter), and an unidentified woman in Long Beach, California. Roderick Sample was a prominent figure in the early history of Burnaby, acting as road foreman during the construction of the Central Park interurban and building a 15-room boarding house beside the Westminster & Vancouver Tramway Co.'s steam powerhouse on Griffiths Avenue near Kingsway. The Sample's Boarding House was a well-known social and business centre during Burnaby's earliest days.
Names
Sample, Genevieve
Sample, Elizabeth "Minnie"
Sample, Roderick "Rodney"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Maude Holmstrom interview April 1989 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory264
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1910-1914
Length
0:09:45
Summary
This portion of the recording includes (Lucy) Maude (Goodridge) Holmstrom's memories of Howard Avenue School and of learning to drive at a very young age.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes (Lucy) Maude (Goodridge) Holmstrom's memories of Howard Avenue School and of learning to drive at a very young age.
Date Range
1910-1914
Photo Info
Maude Goodridge Holmstrom (middle row, 4th from right) with her Howard Avenue class, photographed by J.W. Phillips, 1913. Item no. 487-004
Length
0:09:45
Names
Howard Avenue School
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Johnson, Lou
Interview Date
April 1989
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with (Lucy) Maude (Goodridge) Holmstrom, conducted by her grandniece, Lou Johnson, April 1989. Major themes discussed are: Capitol Hill, early pioneers in Burnaby, Howard Avenue School.
Biographical Notes
Lucy Maude "Maude" Goodrige was born on Aprril 13, 1902 at Stanley Place, London, England. She was the eldest child of John Charles Bertram and Lucy (Elston) Goodridge, with four siblings; Alice Victoria, Gwendoline Elston "Gwen", Beatrice Alexandra, and George Edward Goodridge. John and Lucy Goodridge moved their family from Victoria Drive to Burnaby into a one room house on Capitol Hill, built over one year by John himself. At first, the family had to walk to Rosser to get drinking water, wheeling wheelbarrows full of water back home. Later on, John would discover a Grotto of fresh water on their property. When surveyors started showing land, travelling on horseback from Boundary Road to Capitol Hill, Lucy (Elston) Goodridge would offer lemonade and oranges to the thirsty settlers. This gave her the idea to start the first grocery store in the area, at Alpha and Hastings. Kelly Douglas helped the Goodridges stock the store with larger food orders. For smaller quantities, they used Swift and Company downtown. Maude first went to Howard Avenue School with her younger siblings then to the four room school Gilmore Avenue when it opened. Before John Goodridge went off to war in 1914, he handled grocery delivery and restocking using a team of horses. No one else in the family could handle the team, so while he was overseas, Maude would travel down to Swift and Company by streetcar and be forced to wait for a ride home from someone passing by as the stock was too heavy to carry on foot. Later, Maude remembers a Ford dealer coming to teach her how to drive, in effort to get her mother to buy a Ford. It worked. Maude lived at Capitol Hill until 1920. At the time of the depression, she was in California with her first husband, John Joseph Lemire whom she married October 14, 1922 in Vancouver. Gwendoline Elston "Gwen" Goodridge married William Lister of Point Grey, June 27, 1928. Alice Victoria Goodridge married David Augustus Norman September 24, 1929. Lucy Maude "Maude" (Goodridge) later married George William Holmstrom. George William Holmstrom died in 1957. His wife, Lucy Maude "Maude" (Goodridge) Holmstrom died in 1994.
Total Tracks
3
Total Length
0:23:44
Interviewee Name
Holmstrom, Lucy Maude "Maude" Goodridge Lemire
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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Track two of recording of interview with Maude Holmstrom

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