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Farm mechanics' construction book : details of construction, maintenance and repair of farm buildings, irrigation and earth fill dams

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4930
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Kilmister, L. M.
Publication Date
c1949
Call Number
631 KIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV002.58.99
Call Number
631 KIL
Author
Kilmister, L. M.
Place of Publication
Regina, Sask.
Publisher
Farm Mechanics Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1949
Physical Description
250 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Farm equipment--Maintenance and repair
Farm buildings--Maintenance and repair
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A treatise on the construction, repairing and tuning of the organ : including also the reed organ, the orchestrelle and the player-piano

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1755
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Faust, Oliver C. (Oliver Cromwell), 1859-
Publication Date
1949
Call Number
786.5192 FAU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV984.39.1
Call Number
786.5192 FAU
Author
Faust, Oliver C. (Oliver Cromwell), 1859-
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Tuners Supply Co.
Publication Date
1949
Physical Description
246 p. : ill. : 14 cm.
Inscription
"G. Candler Piano Tuning & Repairing, 717 Municipal Ave., Ph. 492-4515 Penticton, B.C." -- stamp on Preface and endpaper (back).
"G. Candler 6826 Balmoral St. Burnaby 1, B.C. 524-6283" -- stamp on Preface, p. 246, and endpaper (back).
Library Subject (LOC)
Organ (musical Instrument)
Tuning
Reed organ
Object History
Donor purchased the book ca. 1960 from D.M. Best & Co in Toronto, Ontario.
Notes
Includes index.
"With numerous illustrations" --Title page
Author's full name and dates: Faust, Oliver C. (Oliver Cromwell), 1859-
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Construction of Martin's Auto Villa

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15046
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1946]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (right) standing with an unidentified man outside of Martin's Auto Villa which is under construction at 6604 Hastings Street, Burnaby (after 1950 - 6574 Hastings Street).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (right) standing with an unidentified man outside of Martin's Auto Villa which is under construction at 6604 Hastings Street, Burnaby (after 1950 - 6574 Hastings Street).
Subjects
Construction
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin's Auto Villa
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
6574 Hastings Street
Accession Code
BV019.37.21
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1946]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Right Mr. E.W. Martin / P.Eng"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "663"
Images
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Digney film 2 - Construction of Simpsons-Sears

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10640
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1954] (date of original), copied 2019
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (5 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
Short Film clip of a view from the Digney's backyard at 3698 Bonsor Avenue (address changed to 6521 Bonsor Ave. after 1958) of the construction of the Simpsons-Sears building on Kingsway in Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (5 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
Short Film clip of a view from the Digney's backyard at 3698 Bonsor Avenue (address changed to 6521 Bonsor Ave. after 1958) of the construction of the Simpsons-Sears building on Kingsway in Burnaby.
Creator
Digney, Andy
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Geographic Access
Bonsor Avenue
Street Address
6521 Bonsor Avenue
Accession Code
BV019.18.4.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1954] (date of original), copied 2019
Media Type
Moving Images
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Photographer
Digney, Andy
Notes
Title based on contents of film segment
Film segment originates from digitized version of original 8 mm film (See BV019.18.4)
Images
Video

Digney film 2 - Construction of Simpsons-Sears, [1954] (date of original), copied 2019

Digney film 2 - Construction of Simpsons-Sears, [1954] (date of original), copied 2019

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Digney film 2 - Construction of Simpsons-Sears building

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1954] (date of original), copied 2019
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (1 min., 30 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
Film segment documenting the construction of the Simpsons-Sears building located at 3660 Kingsway in Burnaby (address changed to 4750 Kingsway after 1958). The film footage is shot by Andy Digney from his backyard at 2698 Bonsor Avenue (address changed to 6521 Bonsor Avenue after 1958).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (1 min., 30 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
Film segment documenting the construction of the Simpsons-Sears building located at 3660 Kingsway in Burnaby (address changed to 4750 Kingsway after 1958). The film footage is shot by Andy Digney from his backyard at 2698 Bonsor Avenue (address changed to 6521 Bonsor Avenue after 1958).
Creator
Digney, Andy
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV019.18.4.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1954] (date of original), copied 2019
Media Type
Moving Images
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Photographer
Digney, Andy
Notes
Title based on contents of film segment
Film segment originates from digitized version of original 8 mm film (See BV019.18.4)
Images
Video

Digney film 2 - Construction of Simpsons-Sears building, [1954] (date of original), copied 2019

Digney film 2 - Construction of Simpsons-Sears building, [1954] (date of original), copied 2019

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Digney film 2 - Family in Burnaby, Construction of Simpsons-Sears building and wedding

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10598
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1954 and 1964] (date of original), copied 2019
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (26 min., 51 sec.) : digital, 16 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
Film compilation created by Andy Digney and his son Ernest "Dig" Digney. The film opens with scenes of different dogs playing outside; exterior of Andy and Alice Digney’s house on Kaymar Drive; interior of the Digney bowling alley with pins being reset; interior of Andy Digney’s greenhouse at his h…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (26 min., 51 sec.) : digital, 16 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
Film compilation created by Andy Digney and his son Ernest "Dig" Digney. The film opens with scenes of different dogs playing outside; exterior of Andy and Alice Digney’s house on Kaymar Drive; interior of the Digney bowling alley with pins being reset; interior of Andy Digney’s greenhouse at his house on Kaymar Drive; construction of the Simpsons-Sears building in 1954 behind the Digney home at 3698 Bonsor Street; unidentified outdoor wedding attended by the Digney's and Swans; Campbell family gathering in Victoria; gathering of friends and family inside Alice and Andy Digney’s home on Kaymar Drive before they leave for their World tour in 1964.
Creator
Digney, Andy
Subjects
Sports - Bowling
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Buildings - Recreational - Bowling Alleys
Names
Digney, Andy
Digney, Ernest Frank "Dig"
Geographic Access
Bonsor Avenue
Kaymar Drive
Accession Code
BV019.18.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1954 and 1964] (date of original), copied 2019
Media Type
Moving Images
Photographer
Digney, Andy
Digney, Ernest Frank "Dig"
Notes
Title based on contents of film
Digitized film is a copy from original 8 mm film
9 film clips from this compilation are described at item level and available for viewing on Heritage Burnaby
Contact Burnaby Village Museum to view entire content
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Digney Film 3 - Construction and opening of Digney bowling Alley, visit to Stanley Park and summer vacations

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10678
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1955 and 1979] (date of original), copied 2019
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (20 min., 30 sec.) : digital, 16 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
File consists of a film compliation of short clips created by Andy Digney and his son Ernest "Dig" Digney. Film compilation documents the construction, opening and a tournament of the Digney Bowling Alley located at 6521 Bonsor Avenue in Burnaby along with Digney family outings at Stanley Park in V…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (20 min., 30 sec.) : digital, 16 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
File consists of a film compliation of short clips created by Andy Digney and his son Ernest "Dig" Digney. Film compilation documents the construction, opening and a tournament of the Digney Bowling Alley located at 6521 Bonsor Avenue in Burnaby along with Digney family outings at Stanley Park in Vancouver and vacations at Birch Bay, Washington State and Okanagan Lake.
Creator
Digney, Andy
Subjects
Buildings - Recreational - Bowling Alleys
Sports - Bowling
Names
Digney, Andy
Swan, Sydney
Digney Bowling Alley
Digney, Drew
Digney, Joyce
Digney, Bruce
Digney, Paul
Geographic Access
Bonsor Avenue
Street Address
6521 Bonsor Avenue
Accession Code
BV019.18.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1955 and 1979] (date of original), copied 2019
Media Type
Moving Images
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Notes
Title based on contents of film compilation
4 film segments from this compilation are described at item level and available for viewing on Heritage Burnaby.
Contact Burnaby Village Museum to view entire content
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Digney Film 3 - Construction of Digney Bowling Alley

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10648
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1955 (date of original), copied 2019
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (8 min., 40 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
Film segment documenting the construction of the Digney Bowling Alley in Burnaby. The bowling alley was built on the west side of the Digney family home located at 2698 Bonsor Avenue (address became 6521 Bonsor Avenue after 1958). The film documents Ozzie Cavello using his bulldozer to clear the la…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (8 min., 40 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., si.
Scope and Content
Film segment documenting the construction of the Digney Bowling Alley in Burnaby. The bowling alley was built on the west side of the Digney family home located at 2698 Bonsor Avenue (address became 6521 Bonsor Avenue after 1958). The film documents Ozzie Cavello using his bulldozer to clear the land followed by construction workers laying cinder block walls, a large crane helping to lay steel girders and lumber for the roof. The opening footage is taken from the parking lot of the Simpsons-Sears store on Kingsway. The Film segment closes with large flower arrangements gathered around the entrance of the Digney Bowling Alley in honour of the grand opening with Andy Digney and his brother in law Sydney Swan at the entrance.
Creator
Digney, Andy
Subjects
Buildings - Recreational - Bowling Alleys
Sports - Bowling
Names
Digney, Andy
Swan, Sydney
Digney Bowling Alley
Geographic Access
Bonsor Avenue
Street Address
6521 Bonsor Avenue
Accession Code
BV019.18.5.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1955 (date of original), copied 2019
Media Type
Moving Images
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Photographer
Digney, Andy
Digney, Ernest Frank "Dig"
Notes
Title based on contents of film segment
Film segment originates from digitized version of original 8 mm film (See BV019.18.5)
Images
Video

Digney Film 3 - Construction of Digney Bowling Alley, 1955 (date of original), copied 2019

Digney Film 3 - Construction of Digney Bowling Alley, 1955 (date of original), copied 2019

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Dyke's automobile and gasoline engine encyclopedia : elementary principles, construction, operation and repair of automobiles, gasoline engines and automobile electric systems; including trucks, tractors, motorcoaches, automotive diesel engines, aircraft engines and motorcycles simple, thorough and practical

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Dyke, A. L. (Andrew Lee), 1875-
Edition
20th. ed.
Publication Date
1943
Call Number
629.203 DYK
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.35.85
Call Number
629.203 DYK
Edition
20th. ed.
Author
Dyke, A. L. (Andrew Lee), 1875-
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
The Goodheart-Willcox Co.
Publication Date
1943
Physical Description
xxxvi, 1244 (i.e. 1336), 111 p. : ills., fold., plates (part col.) tables (part fold.) diagrs. ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Automobiles
Automobiles--Maintenance and repair
Automobiles--Motors
Internal combustion engines--Maintenance and repair
Object History
The tools included in this donation belonged to Samuel Robins. Samuel and his wife Sarah Ann Robins moved to Burnaby in 1918. Samuel was a stonemason who worked on many projects in the Lower Mainland, including constructing houses in Shaughnessy and he also worked in the Vancouver City Hall.
Notes
Includes index.
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Electric power transmission tower construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1618
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?] (date of original), copied 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of electric power transmission towers. There are two trucks and a few unidentified men working on the construction, and a tent is put up in front of trees to the right side of the photograph. Also to the right is a BC Electric Railyway company car, with a sign above t…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of electric power transmission towers. There are two trucks and a few unidentified men working on the construction, and a tent is put up in front of trees to the right side of the photograph. Also to the right is a BC Electric Railyway company car, with a sign above the rear window that reads, "B.C. Electric Ry.Co." and "1252" on the door. A man in a suit is standing by driver's door. The people and location are unidentified.
Subjects
Energy Production Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Construction
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Accession Code
HV976.251.23
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?] (date of original), copied 1976
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
22/8/2006
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Farm mechanics' handbook : answers to problems in construction : maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery etc.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4931
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Kilmister, L. M.
Publication Date
c1946
Call Number
631 KIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV002.58.100
Call Number
631 KIL
Author
Kilmister, L. M.
Place of Publication
Regina, Sask.
Publisher
Farm Mechanics Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1946
Physical Description
287 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Farm equipment--Maintenance and repair
Farm buildings--Maintenance and repair
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Houses under construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1948]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.7 x 11.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a row of houses being built along a road lined with electric posts. Catalogue information from 1976 indicates that it is a street scene from Burnaby, ca. 1948. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.7 x 11.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a row of houses being built along a road lined with electric posts. Catalogue information from 1976 indicates that it is a street scene from Burnaby, ca. 1948. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision.
Subjects
Industries - Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.84
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1948]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "278X."
Images
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House under construction on Winch Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15060
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin on top of the roof of a duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin on top of the roof of a duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"
Martin, William Henry
Geographic Access
Winch Street
Street Address
6650 Winch Street
Accession Code
BV019.37.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "6650 Winch St / April 16th 1948 / Bert Elmer & Dad"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "629"
Images
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House under construction on Winch Street

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby. Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin are on top of the roof of the house that is under construction. Other houses are visible along the street.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby. Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin are on top of the roof of the house that is under construction. Other houses are visible along the street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"
Martin, William Henry
Geographic Access
Winch Street
Street Address
6650 Winch Street
Accession Code
BV019.37.36
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Starting the Duplex / 6650 Winch St / April 16th 1948 / Bert, Elmer & Dad, on the roof"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "629"
Images
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Historic photo of Cariboo Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13516
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-] date of original, copied [198_]
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 8.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a historic photograph of an unidentified man standing on a boardwalk on the corner of Cariboo Road in Burnaby. Historic photograph includes a label in the top corner that reads: "Cariboo Rd / Burnaby". The road is made of dirt and a two story house is visible across the road from the …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Century Park Museum Association photograph collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 8.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a historic photograph of an unidentified man standing on a boardwalk on the corner of Cariboo Road in Burnaby. Historic photograph includes a label in the top corner that reads: "Cariboo Rd / Burnaby". The road is made of dirt and a two story house is visible across the road from the man.
Subjects
Construction - Road Construction
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Cariboo Road
Accession Code
BV020.5.860
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[190-] date of original, copied [198_]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
25-Aug-2020
Scale
100
Photographer
Brown, Cice Chandler
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Jubilee Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1699
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1955
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a section of Jubilee Avenue; the entire span of the paved road has been dug up and two trucks are visible driving over the muddy ground.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a section of Jubilee Avenue; the entire span of the paved road has been dug up and two trucks are visible driving over the muddy ground.
Subjects
Construction - Road Construction
Transportation - Trucks
Geographic Access
Jubilee Avenue
Accession Code
BV004.7.5
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1955
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Related Material
For another photograph of roadwork scene at Jubilee Avenue, see BV004.7.6
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Jubilee Ave/ May 1955"
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Jubilee Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1700
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1955
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a section of Jubilee Avenue; the entire span of the paved road has been dug up and a line of dump trucks are driving over the muddy ground in the distance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a section of Jubilee Avenue; the entire span of the paved road has been dug up and a line of dump trucks are driving over the muddy ground in the distance.
Subjects
Construction - Road Construction
Transportation - Trucks
Geographic Access
Jubilee Avenue
Accession Code
BV004.7.6
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1955
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Related Material
For another photograph of roadwork scene at Jubilee Avenue, see BV004.7.5
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "At its worst/ Jubilee Ave/ South Burnaby/ May 1955"
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Overpass

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1624
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[195-] (date of original), copied 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 4.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a newly constructed overpass, with a roadway below prepared for construction. An unidentified man is standing on the right side. The location is unidentified, but it is likely that the photograph was taken in Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 4.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a newly constructed overpass, with a roadway below prepared for construction. An unidentified man is standing on the right side. The location is unidentified, but it is likely that the photograph was taken in Burnaby.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Construction - Road Construction
Accession Code
HV976.251.29
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[195-] (date of original), copied 1976
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
22/8/2006
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
The print is made as a black and white print from a colour negative film
Images
Less detail

Street clearing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1622
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[195-] (date of original), copied 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 4.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Grandview ramp off of the Trans Canada Highway in Burnaby that is cleared, possibly in preparation for the highway. The clearing for the street is several lanes wide, and in the distance, an overpass bridge can be seen. There are houses and along both sides of the cleared street.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 4.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Grandview ramp off of the Trans Canada Highway in Burnaby that is cleared, possibly in preparation for the highway. The clearing for the street is several lanes wide, and in the distance, an overpass bridge can be seen. There are houses and along both sides of the cleared street.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Construction - Road Construction
Accession Code
HV976.251.27
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[195-] (date of original), copied 1976
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
22/8/2006
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
The print is made as a black and white print from a colour negative film
Images
Less detail

Two bulldozers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two bulldozers, belonging to "Holmes & Wilson Trucking", clearing a lot beside a row of houses. Building materials (bricks and lumber) are piled nearby. This may be related to the construction of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamp on back of photograph reads: "342x."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two bulldozers, belonging to "Holmes & Wilson Trucking", clearing a lot beside a row of houses. Building materials (bricks and lumber) are piled nearby. This may be related to the construction of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamp on back of photograph reads: "342x."
Subjects
Industries - Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.76
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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