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Canadian Pacific Railway, annotated time table, with information as to C.P.R. transcontinental routes

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Publication Date
1896
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.26.35
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Place of Publication
[Montreal]
Publisher
[Canadian Pacific Railway]
Publication Date
1896
Physical Description
70 p. : map ; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Canada--Timetables
Canada--Description and travel
Subjects
Transportation
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Notes
"Corrected to November 2nd, 1896" --Title page.
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Canadian Pacific Railway, annotated time table, with information as to C.P.R. transcontinental routes

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Publication Date
1891
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.26.137
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Place of Publication
[Montreal]
Publisher
[Canadian Pacific Railway]
Publication Date
1891
Physical Description
70 p. : map ; 22 cm.
Inscription
"H. Crasell Dougherty January 19th 1892 W. 20 J 21 F 22 Sun 24 Mon 25" [handwritten in pencil on p.3]
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Canada--Timetables
Canada--Description and travel
Subjects
Transportation
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Notes
"Corrected to October 19th, 1891" --Title page.
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Canadian Pacific Railway, annotated time table, with information as to C.P.R. transcontinental routes

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Edition
Eastbound ed.
Publication Date
1907
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.26.139
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Edition
Eastbound ed.
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Place of Publication
[Montreal]
Publisher
[Canadian Pacific Railway]
Publication Date
1907
Physical Description
100 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"F. Bettschen 1261 Powell St. Mrs. Price 470 Hastings St. Mr Sanderson 323 4th Ave New Westminster" [handwritten in pencil on last page]
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Canada--Timetables
Canada--Description and travel
Subjects
Transportation
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Notes
"Corrected to July 16th, 1907" --Title page.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Depot

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1908 and 1911]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.0 x 10.2 cm, mounted on paper 13.5 x 12.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of (in the foreground, centre) the Canadian Pacific Railway depot, Vancouver with Burrard Inlet in the background. The north shore can be seen faintly across the water. An annotation reads, "C.P.R. Depot and Burrard Inlet / From Rogers Bldg."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.0 x 10.2 cm, mounted on paper 13.5 x 12.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of (in the foreground, centre) the Canadian Pacific Railway depot, Vancouver with Burrard Inlet in the background. The north shore can be seen faintly across the water. An annotation reads, "C.P.R. Depot and Burrard Inlet / From Rogers Bldg."
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Train Stations
Geographic Features - Inlets
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Accession Code
HV972.50.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1908 and 1911]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-28
Photographer
Dean, H.M.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Offer from Canadian Pacific Railway Company for Payment of Past due Taxes

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
82970
Meeting Date
6-Apr-1895
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
82970
Meeting Date
6-Apr-1895
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Subdivision Servicing Agreement; Subdivision Reference #29/87 Southeast Corner of Intersection of Boundary Road and Canadian Pacific Railway Right-of-Way

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9753
Meeting Date
22-Feb-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
14
Item No.
15
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9753
Meeting Date
22-Feb-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
14
Item No.
15
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Central Park Tramline

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1891
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1891
Heritage Value
In the 1890s, local entrepreneurs launched electric railways in Vancouver, New Westminster, and Victoria, eager to cash in on the promise of future growth in the major cities of the time. In the Lower Mainland, two companies started building electric rail in 1890: the Westminster and Vancouver Tramway Co., which undertook the ambitious project of building the first real interurban line from New Westminster to Vancouver, and the Westminster Street Railway, who eventually built streetcar service and installed electric lighting in New Westminster. By April 20, 1891, both companies merged to form the Westminster and Vancouver Tramway Company. Local entrepreneurs Henry V. Edmonds, David Oppenheimer, Benjamin Douglas, and Samuel McIntosh, were the directors, all of whom had extensive real estate holdings in the area. Interurban service launched on June 3, 1891, travelling along 12 miles of track from New Westminster to eastern Vancouver, running through Burnaby – which was then an unincorporated area. Installing the single-track line from Vancouver to New Westminster through uneven, forested terrain was a mammoth undertaking. The clearing of the 100-foot right of way and laying the track called for a large work force, some of whom were Chinese "gandy dancers" who had worked on the Canadian Pacific Railway lines. The line was eventually taken over by the B.C. Electric Railway Company in 1897, who remained the owners until the line was finally closed on October 23, 1953 and replaced with the modern bus system. The construction of the SkyTrain along the old route in 1986 reintroduced passenger rail to this historic transportation corridor.
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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The Depot. Barnet BC

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38348
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1907]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 1 4cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a Canadian Pacific Railway train pulling into the train station at Barnet. The caption on the bottom of the card reads: "The Depot. Barnet B.C."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1907]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Charles Lee subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 1 4cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
411-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2000-13
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a Canadian Pacific Railway train pulling into the train station at Barnet. The caption on the bottom of the card reads: "The Depot. Barnet B.C."
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Transportation - Rail
Buildings - Commercial - Train Stations
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title taken from caption
Geographic Access
Barnet Village
Barnet Road
Street Address
8181 Barnet Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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James Smith

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1907] (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 James Smith, chief engineer on the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Empress of Japan. James was the husband of Agnes Smith (nee Taylor). The Smiths lived in one of the first houses built on Royal Oak Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1907] (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.
204-311
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of James Smith, chief engineer on the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Empress of Japan. James was the husband of Agnes Smith (nee Taylor). The Smiths lived in one of the first houses built on Royal Oak Road.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Smith, James
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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CP 581 at Cranbrook

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3289
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1903]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 581 (built in 1903) at Cranbrook.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 581 (built in 1903) at Cranbrook.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Accession Code
BV985.6114.61
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[after 1903]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-19
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 581/ at Cranbrook"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "419"
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CP 585 at Victoria, B.C.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1903]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 585 (built in 1903) at Victoria, British Columbia.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 585 (built in 1903) at Victoria, British Columbia.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Geographic Access
Victoria
Accession Code
BV985.6114.67
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[after 1903]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-19
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "# 535 C.P. at Victoria B.C"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "269A"
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CP 2531 at Edmonton

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1908]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 2531 (built from 1908 to 1910) at Edmonton with an engineer visible at the window.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 2531 (built from 1908 to 1910) at Edmonton with an engineer visible at the window.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Accession Code
BV985.6114.74
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[after 1908]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-26
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 2531 at Edmonton"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "269A"
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CP 3456 at Drake Street Yard

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1906]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 3456 (built in 1906) at Drake Street Yard in Vancouver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 3456 (built in 1906) at Drake Street Yard in Vancouver.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.6114.65
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[after 1906]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-19
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 3456/ Drake St Yard"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "068"
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CP 3678

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1909]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 3678 (built from 1909 to 1911) at an unidentified location.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 3678 (built from 1909 to 1911) at an unidentified location.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Accession Code
BV985.6114.64
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[after 1909]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-19
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 3678"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "068"
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CP 6151 at Victoria

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1906]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 6151, a 0-6-0 Switcher (built in 1905 and 1906) at Victoria, British Columbia. A railway labourer looks to be cleaning or painting the side of the locomotive.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 6151, a 0-6-0 Switcher (built in 1905 and 1906) at Victoria, British Columbia. A railway labourer looks to be cleaning or painting the side of the locomotive.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Occupations - Railroad Labourers
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Geographic Access
Victoria
Accession Code
BV985.6114.50
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[after 1906]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-19
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 6151 at/ Victoria"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "840"
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Old Curly at South Surrey

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1905] (date of original), copied 2016
Collection/Fonds
Robinson-Surgenor collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the steam locomotive known as "Old Curly" at rest in front of a treed lot in South Surrey. There are four men in the picture. William Surgenor is the man holding an oil can, standing second to the left. The other three men are unidentified. Smoke is pouring out of the locomotive's chi…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robinson-Surgenor collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : b&w ; 600 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the steam locomotive known as "Old Curly" at rest in front of a treed lot in South Surrey. There are four men in the picture. William Surgenor is the man holding an oil can, standing second to the left. The other three men are unidentified. Smoke is pouring out of the locomotive's chimney.
Other Title Information
Title based on contents of photograph
Subjects
Transportation - Rail
Transportation - Locomotives
Geographic Features - Forests
Industries - Forestry
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Surgenor, William F.
Accession Code
BV016.52.4
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1905] (date of original), copied 2016
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Mar-15
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Scan of photograph negative
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Post Office and CPR Depot

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1908 and 1911]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.1 x 10.7 cm, mounted on album page 13.5 x 18.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a waterfront area in downtown Vancouver; the post office is visible to the left and the CPR depot to the right. The north shore can be seen faintly across Burrard Inlet in the background. A caption written on the album page in white ink reads, "Post Office and C.P.R. Depot / From Roo…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.1 x 10.7 cm, mounted on album page 13.5 x 18.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a waterfront area in downtown Vancouver; the post office is visible to the left and the CPR depot to the right. The north shore can be seen faintly across Burrard Inlet in the background. A caption written on the album page in white ink reads, "Post Office and C.P.R. Depot / From Roof of Rogers Bldg / Vancouver B.C."
Subjects
Buildings - Public - Post Offices
Buildings - Commercial - Train Stations
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV972.50.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1908 and 1911]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-28
Photographer
Dean, H.M.
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
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The selling of Canada : the CPR and the beginnings of Canadian tourism

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hart, E. J.
Publication Date
c1983
Call Number
385 HAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
091938109X
Call Number
385 HAR
Author
Hart, E. J.
Place of Publication
Banff, Canada
Publisher
Altitude Pub.
Publication Date
c1983
Physical Description
180 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Tourism--Canada
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 177) and index.
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Pioneer tales of Burnaby

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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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City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892-2021
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
130m of textual records and other material
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892-2021
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Physical Description
130m of textual records and other material
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
History
The City of Burnaby covers an area of approximately 98 square kilometers between the cities of Vancouver to the west, and Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. The municipality derived its name from Robert Burnaby, a prominent businessman and advisor to Sir James Douglas, the first Governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Burnaby’s early development was closely tied to the development of the City of New Westminster. New Westminster became British Columbia’s capital in 1859, the year after the British Government proclaimed the establishment of British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Royal Engineers began exploring Burnaby to establish military defenses and secure natural resources. This involved the construction of a road linking New Westminster to Burrard Inlet for military purposes, which is present-day North Road. At this time, individuals and families began settling in Burnaby and were largely involved in agricultural and logging activities. Burnaby developed slowly until 1887, when the Canadian Pacific Railway was extended into Vancouver from the Port Moody terminal, causing a dramatic increase in traffic between New Westminster and Vancouver. To meet the new transportation demands, a tramline was built in 1891 connecting the two urban centers along what is now Kingsway. The creation and location of the tramline induced property owners to begin subdividing and selling their lands as early as October 1891. The property taxes the roughly 200 residents paid at this time went directly to the provincial government in Victoria. No local services were provided in turn, which prompted the formation of a committee to petition the provincial government for a municipal charter. As a result, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was incorporated by letters patent on September 22, 1892. Burnaby’s first Council was elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892 and consisted of Reeve Charles R. Shaw and councillors William Brenchley, Arthur De Windt Hazard, L. Claude Hill, William McDermott, and John Woolard.* The first formal Council election was conducted three months later. Nicolai Shou became the first elected reeve of Burnaby by ballot. Council met at various locations, including the tramline’s power house, private homes, and offices until the first municipal hall was built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1899. Council is ultimately responsible for the government of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor (formally called “Reeve” prior to 1968) and Council are elected by the residents of Burnaby to represent them in decisions with respect to the provision of public services and facilities. Additionally, the Mayor represents the citizens of Burnaby at various public functions and events. Burnaby was without Council representation during most of the Great Depression and part of the Second World War. Council was disbanded on December 31, 1932 as a result of financial difficulties. The Provincial Government appointed a Commissioner to take over the duties of Reeve and Council beginning in 1933. This system of government was retained until January 1943, when Burnaby residents could once again elect their local government officials. The following individuals have served as Mayor (or Reeve) of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Schou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 John W. Weart 1911-1912 Duncan C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 Thomas Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 William L. Burdick 1929 William A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorley 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek R. Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R.S. Gilchrist 1941-1942* B.C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner. Closely associated with the functions of Council is the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties of the municipal clerk including the preparation and preservation of all minutes books and records of Council business, custody of City bylaws, administrative support to Council and its Committees, preparation of Council and Committee agendas and the conduct of local government elections. The Clerk’s Office is the communications link between Council and other City Departments and the general public, and provides assistance and advice to citizens with respect to Council and Council Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. At the time of Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892, the municipal Clerk had the responsibility to attend all meetings of Council, keep all records of Council, prepare and alter voters’ lists, conduct Council elections, collect revenue, as well as having the responsibility to prepare balance sheets and audits. An advertisement in a local newspaper for the appointment of the Clerk dated February 1, 1905 states the “united offices of clerk, collector and assessor” receive a salary of $65.00 per month. Originally the treasurer, assessor and records manager for the corporation, the Clerk eventually became the municipal Council liaison. The primary functions of the City Clerk over time have been the keeping of minutes for the meetings of City Council and related bodies; keeping the records of the City of Burnaby as required by the Local Government Act (formally Municipal Act); keeping all records related to City Council decision making; carrying out correspondence on behalf of Council; assembling voters’ lists and carrying out elections; providing communication, information, and public relations services, including responsibility for civic ceremonies/events, and the municipal archives. The following individuals have served as City Clerk: Alexander Philip 1892–1894 Alfred Smither 1894–1899 F.J.H. Shirley 1899–1901 Arthur De Windt Haszard 1901–1902 Walter J. Walker 1902–1905 Benjamin George Walker 1905–1908 Charles Thomas Saunders 1908–1911 W.M. Griffiths 1911–1912 Arthur G. Moore 1912–1933 Charles Boyer Brown 1933–1959 John H. Shaw 1959–1973* James Hudson 1974–1984 Charles A. Turpin 1984–1995 Debbie R. Comis 1995–2011 Anne Skipsey (Acting) 2011-2012 Maryann Manuel (Acting) 2012-2014 Dennis Back 2014-2018 Kate O'Connell 2018-2020 Blanka Zeinabova 2020-2022 *Deputy City Clerk T. Ward took over many of the Clerk’s duties from 1972 to 1973 due to Shaw’s ill health during these years.
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