1286 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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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"
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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
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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
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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
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Hastings Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34582
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.4 x 35.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the South Burnaby Horticultural Exhibit at Hastings Park, Vancouver. Flowers, plants and trees are displayed inside a building. A banner reads, "Burnaby. / Beautiful - Bountiful."
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 : b&w ; 17.4 x 35.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
057-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the South Burnaby Horticultural Exhibit at Hastings Park, Vancouver. Flowers, plants and trees are displayed inside a building. A banner reads, "Burnaby. / Beautiful - Bountiful."
Subjects
Exhibitions - Agricultural
Plants - Flowers
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on back of photograph reads, "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / McKay, B.C., Carl. 1012"
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W.L. Burdick

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34737
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (date of original), copied [1995]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.1 x 11.9 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph (mounted and titled) of William L. Burdick, Reeve of Burnaby in 1929.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (date of original), copied [1995]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.1 x 11.9 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
126-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph (mounted and titled) of William L. Burdick, Reeve of Burnaby in 1929.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Burdick, William
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Moxham family house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34818
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.0 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Moxham family house at 1944 6th Street (later renumbered 7337 6th Street). This house was built in 1914 by Mr. Godfrey Moxham.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Kathleen Moore family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.0 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
139-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1985-09
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Moxham family house at 1944 6th Street (later renumbered 7337 6th Street). This house was built in 1914 by Mr. Godfrey Moxham.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
6th Street
Street Address
7337 6th Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Bellinger and Baker children

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35166
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (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 Bellinger children and friends. From left: Marion Bellinger, Christine Bellinger holding Robert "Bob" Bellinger, and two Baker children. Taken in front of Bellinger home at 6296 Earl Avenue, now called Pearl Avenue. Note the plank sidewalk.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (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.
204-023
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bellinger children and friends. From left: Marion Bellinger, Christine Bellinger holding Robert "Bob" Bellinger, and two Baker children. Taken in front of Bellinger home at 6296 Earl Avenue, now called Pearl Avenue. Note the plank sidewalk.
Names
Baker, Barbara
Bellinger, Christine
Bellinger, Marion
Bellinger, Robert "Bob"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Pearl Avenue
Street Address
6296 Earl Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
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Bellinger family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35167
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Bellinger family children. Back row: Bernard Bellinger, Christine Bellinger and David Bellinger. Middle row: Marion Bellinger and James Bellinger. Front row: Robert "Bob" Bellinger. Taken in front of the Bellinger family home at 6296 Earl Avenue, now called Pearl Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (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.
204-024
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Bellinger family children. Back row: Bernard Bellinger, Christine Bellinger and David Bellinger. Middle row: Marion Bellinger and James Bellinger. Front row: Robert "Bob" Bellinger. Taken in front of the Bellinger family home at 6296 Earl Avenue, now called Pearl Avenue.
Names
Bellinger, Bernard
Bellinger, Christine
Bellinger, David
Bellinger, James
Bellinger, Marion
Bellinger, Robert "Bob"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Pearl Avenue
Street Address
6296 Earl Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
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Bill Lewarne

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35197
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (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 young Bill (William) Lewarne in front of his grandparents' home, at Portland Street and McGregor Avenue. Bill Lewarne went on to become the Mayor of Burnaby, serving from 1981 to 1987. He also served as a member of Council from 1973 to 1975 and 1977 to 1981.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (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.
204-054
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of young Bill (William) Lewarne in front of his grandparents' home, at Portland Street and McGregor Avenue. Bill Lewarne went on to become the Mayor of Burnaby, serving from 1981 to 1987. He also served as a member of Council from 1973 to 1975 and 1977 to 1981.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Geographic Features - Roads
Names
Lewarne, William A. "Bill"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Florence McMahon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35262
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (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 Florence McMahon, daughter of Florence Bookey McMahon and James McMahon, wearing beach pyjamas, the fashion of the day. She is feeding pet ducks who were hatched by the hen in the background. She is on the McMahon property on Waltham Avenue, later numbered 6558 Waltham Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (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.
204-119
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Florence McMahon, daughter of Florence Bookey McMahon and James McMahon, wearing beach pyjamas, the fashion of the day. She is feeding pet ducks who were hatched by the hen in the background. She is on the McMahon property on Waltham Avenue, later numbered 6558 Waltham Avenue.
Subjects
Clothing
Animals - Poultry
Names
McMahon, Florence
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Waltham Avenue
Street Address
6558 Waltham Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
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Lillias Urquhart

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35281
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (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 Mrs. Lillias Urquhart in the garden at "Rowanlea," the family home. Rowan trees line the street alongside telephone poles. Lillias Urquhart was married to William Urquhart. The house was previously numbered 2674, then changed to 6625, and later 6637 Griffiths Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (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.
204-138
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mrs. Lillias Urquhart in the garden at "Rowanlea," the family home. Rowan trees line the street alongside telephone poles. Lillias Urquhart was married to William Urquhart. The house was previously numbered 2674, then changed to 6625, and later 6637 Griffiths Avenue.
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Names
Urquhart, Lillias
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Griffiths Avenue
Street Address
6637 Griffiths Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Images
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1286 records – page 1 of 65.