Application for pool room license (Bone, J.)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription667
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911-1912
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record and architectural drawings.
- Scope and Content
- File contains an application for Billiard and Pool Room License made by Jonathon Bone. File also includes petitions from those who felt a pool hall was a "necessity" and those who felt it would be "detrimental to the youth" (148 residents).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911-1912
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record and architectural drawings.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2392
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains an application for Billiard and Pool Room License made by Jonathon Bone. File also includes petitions from those who felt a pool hall was a "necessity" and those who felt it would be "detrimental to the youth" (148 residents).
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- A plan of "Proposed Billiard Room, Tobacconist Store, Barber Shop to be erected at Edmonds" : M9-A-5-6.
Architectural plan - A-1 Project No. 73-0031
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15069
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 architectural drawing : blueline print ; 55.5 x 91.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of architectural plan, sheet No. A-1 Project No. 73-0031 created by Structures Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio. This plan model was manufactured and sold under patents held by E.W. Martin of Burnaby who designed the paneloc building.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 architectural drawing : blueline print ; 55.5 x 91.5 cm
- Material Details
- Scales differ between 1/4" = 1'-0" and 3" = 1'-0"
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of architectural plan, sheet No. A-1 Project No. 73-0031 created by Structures Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio. This plan model was manufactured and sold under patents held by E.W. Martin of Burnaby who designed the paneloc building.
- Creator
- Structures Incorporated
- Responsibility
- Paneloc Marketing Limited
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.14
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1973
- Media Type
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- Title based on contents of drawing
- Note in red ink at bottom of drawing reads: "PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION"
- Stamp in black ink reads: "Proprietary Notice / This is an unpublished manuscript which is revealed / in confidence. This drawing and information contained / herein is the trade secret of Structures Inc. / The possession of this material/drawing confers no / license or right to produce the product or to re- /produce, transmit or reveal in oral or written form / what is depicted therein without written permission / of Structures Inc."
Architectural plan - A-2 Project No. 73-0032
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15070
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 architectural drawing : blueline print ; 55.5 x 91.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of architectural plan, sheet No. A-2 Project No. 73-0032 created by Structures Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio. This plan model was manufactured and sold under patents held by E.W. Martin of Burnaby who designed the paneloc building.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 architectural drawing : blueline print ; 55.5 x 91.5 cm
- Material Details
- Scales 11/2"=1'-0" and 3/8"=1'-0"
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of architectural plan, sheet No. A-2 Project No. 73-0032 created by Structures Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio. This plan model was manufactured and sold under patents held by E.W. Martin of Burnaby who designed the paneloc building.
- Creator
- Structures Incorporated
- Responsibility
- Paneloc Marketing Limited
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.15
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1973
- Media Type
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- Title based on contents of drawing
- Stamp in black ink reads: "Proprietary Notice / This is an unpublished manuscript which is revealed / in confidence. This drawing and information contained / herein is the trade secret of Structures Inc. / The possession of this material/drawing confers no / license or right to produce the product or to re- /produce, transmit or reveal in oral or written form / what is depicted therein without written permission / of Structures Inc."
Barnet Neighbourhood
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark747
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Associated Dates
- 1905-1924
- Heritage Value
- The original Barnet mill burned down in 1909 after a dramatic explosion in the boiler house. The company rebuilt a new plant, considered a model of mill construction. The company's timber was towed down the Pacific in huge rafts containing about 400,000 to 500,000 board feet. Mill capacity during a 10-hour day was 150,000 board feet with an amazing annual output of 50 million feet.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
B.C. Electric Railway Franchise - Agreement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription382
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1909-1913
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual records and architectural drawings
- Scope and Content
- File contains records relating to agreements made between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and the B.C. Electric Railway Co., for rail line extensions. File also includes a blueprint plan of station structures for Vancouver Fraser Valley and Southern Railway Co. and a newspaper clipping.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1909-1913
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual records and architectural drawings
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2075
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains records relating to agreements made between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and the B.C. Electric Railway Co., for rail line extensions. File also includes a blueprint plan of station structures for Vancouver Fraser Valley and Southern Railway Co. and a newspaper clipping.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case. File includes original newspaper clipping.
Board of Railway Commissioners
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription396
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1909-1912
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record, cartographic material, and architectural drawings
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence and reports related to the activities of the Board of Railway Commissioners such as the movement of stations, culvert work, and the maintenance of crossings. File also includes white linen plan and blueprint plans (4) of culverts at Cariboo Road and V.W. and Y.Rlwy Jun…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1909-1912
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record, cartographic material, and architectural drawings
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2096
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence and reports related to the activities of the Board of Railway Commissioners such as the movement of stations, culvert work, and the maintenance of crossings. File also includes white linen plan and blueprint plans (4) of culverts at Cariboo Road and V.W. and Y.Rlwy Junction, 1911.
- Notes
- Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case.
Cameron Neighbourhood
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark824
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Associated Dates
- 1955-2008
- Heritage Value
- The Cameron Neighbourhood falls within the Lougheed Town Centre area - one of four Town Centres in Burnaby. The Cameron Neighbourhood - while containing significant high-density residential components - is also home to the Town Centre's office and commercial core. The Lougheed Mall is situated in this neighbourhood, which is served by the Millennium Line SkyTrain.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Cameron Area
Images
City of Burnaby Archives
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark783
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Geographic Access
- Albert Street
- Associated Dates
- 2001
- Heritage Value
- The City of Burnaby Archives officially opened on Saturday, November 10, 2001. The Archives is Burnaby's first municipal archives, and is located in the McGill Branch Library. The City Archives functions as a branch of the Office of the City Clerk and operates as the official repository of Burnaby's municipal records, containing records dating back to Burnaby's incorporation in 1892. In 2007, the City of Burnaby Archives expanded its collection mandate to include private as well as public records. On February 14, 2007 an agreement was signed with the Burnaby Historical Society and, as a result, the Archives accepted into its custody the collection of community records that had been maintained and managed by the Historical Society since the 1950s. In the Spring of 2007, these records were transferred from the Burnaby Village Museum to their permanent home in the Archives facility.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Capitol Hill Area
- Street Address
- 4595 Albert Street
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
Images
Correspondence - Central Park
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription460
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911-1926
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 folders textual records and architectural drawings
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence, permits, financial statements, and reports regarding improvements to Central Park. File also contains correspondence regarding advertising signs in the park, the Central Park Women's Institute and includes a 1925 plan for Central Park Camp Septic Tank. As well, the f…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911-1926
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- 3 folders textual records and architectural drawings
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2165
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence, permits, financial statements, and reports regarding improvements to Central Park. File also contains correspondence regarding advertising signs in the park, the Central Park Women's Institute and includes a 1925 plan for Central Park Camp Septic Tank. As well, the file contains correspondence pertaining to the lease agreement granting Burnaby jurisdiction over Central Park.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- A plan of proposed pavilion and Bath House for Central Park : M9-A-5-8
Costs, tenders and other records for waterworks system for DL 186
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription388
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1910-1911
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual records and architectural drawing
- Scope and Content
- File contains records related to the installation of fire hydrants after the construction of waterworks station on DL 186. File also includes a blueprint diagram of a Slide Gate Fire Hydrant as well as costs, tenders and other reports and advertisements regarding types of equipment used during wate…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1910-1911
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual records and architectural drawing
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2081
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains records related to the installation of fire hydrants after the construction of waterworks station on DL 186. File also includes a blueprint diagram of a Slide Gate Fire Hydrant as well as costs, tenders and other reports and advertisements regarding types of equipment used during waterworks construction.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- For related records see also file 6-3-4-8 and file 6-3-5-1. Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case.
Deer Lake subdivision plan and working notes
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91911
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records + 1 architectural drawing : reproduction ; 61 cm x 65 cm.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a copy of a subdivision plan depicting DL 85 and 86 and Deer Lake area along with corrospondence from Wm. J. Blackely, Planning Engineer to Blythe Eagle and Blythe Eagle's working notes. Three lots adjacent to Malvern Avenue contain annotations written in dark green crayon.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Eagles family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records + 1 architectural drawing : reproduction ; 61 cm x 65 cm.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS055-052
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-18
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a copy of a subdivision plan depicting DL 85 and 86 and Deer Lake area along with corrospondence from Wm. J. Blackely, Planning Engineer to Blythe Eagle and Blythe Eagle's working notes. Three lots adjacent to Malvern Avenue contain annotations written in dark green crayon.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Ditches and water courses (Sprott)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription668
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1908
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual records, cartographic material and architectural material
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence, certificates signed by the District Engineer attesting to the fact that ditches were constructed according to the Ditches and Waterworks Act, as well as notices to residents that ditches were to be built along their property. File also includes 2 blueprint plans and 1…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1908
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual records, cartographic material and architectural material
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2393
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence, certificates signed by the District Engineer attesting to the fact that ditches were constructed according to the Ditches and Waterworks Act, as well as notices to residents that ditches were to be built along their property. File also includes 2 blueprint plans and 1 linen map of DL 79.
- Notes
- Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case.
George & Rose Nuttall Residence
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark585
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Description
- Residential building.
- Associated Dates
- 1921
- Other Names
- HILLCREST
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Other Names
- HILLCREST
- Geographic Access
- McGill Street
- Associated Dates
- 1921
- Description
- Residential building.
- Heritage Value
- This house was built for local plumber contractor George Nuttall (1883-1970) and his wife Rose Ann Nuttall (née Clagg, 1881-1955). George continued to live in the house after Rose’s death, until his own death in 1970. Although typical of the Craftsman style and form with its side-gabled roof, triangular eave brackets and front gabled dormer, this house has a number of special details, such as its beautiful art glass transom windows. The front verandah supports are massive stucco columns that contain stained glass lanterns with the house name, Hillcrest, and address.
- Locality
- Vancouver Heights
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Heights Area
- Area
- 566.71
- Contributing Resource
- Building
- Ownership
- Private
- Street Address
- 3756 McGill Street
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
Images
George S. Vickers Residence
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark586
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Description
- Residential building.
- Associated Dates
- 1911
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Geographic Access
- 1st Street
- Associated Dates
- 1911
- Description
- Residential building.
- Heritage Value
- George S. Vickers, a compositor with The British Columbian newspaper, was a prominent Burnaby resident who became involved with real estate during the boom prior to the First World War. In December 1910, The British Columbian reported that “Mr. Vickers has commenced to build a commodious residence on Fourth Avenue between 1st and 2nd streets.” This high quality Craftsman style bungalow, completed in 1911, was originally situated on one acre of property, which contained a large kitchen garden, an orchard of 40 trees of various types and houses and runs for chickens, ducks and turkeys. In 1919, the property was advertised for $5,000 and likely sold easily because of its location (three blocks from the electric streetcar line on Sixth Street), its many amenities and property improvements. Some of its selling points included its panelled living and dining room with 3-ply veneer, beamed ceilings and an open fireplace. Craftsman-style features include battered porch piers, unusual double bargeboards, triangular eave brackets and exposed purlins. The house survives in excellent original condition, with only minor alterations.
- Locality
- East Burnaby
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Cariboo-Armstrong Area
- Area
- 819.46
- Contributing Resource
- Building
- Ownership
- Private
- Street Address
- 7686 1st Street
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
Images
Heritage Village - Contract 3
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription11670
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- July-August 1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 7 architectural drawings : blackline prints + coversheet ; 61 x 92 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of architectural drawings of Heritage Village for the Burnaby Centennial Committee- Contract 3- Job No. 71-006 and includes cover sheet and "Exterior Finish_Sheets 1-4" / "Sash and Door Details _Sheets 5 & 6" / "Interior Finish & Schoolhouse_Sheet 7" .
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 7 architectural drawings : blackline prints + coversheet ; 61 x 92 cm
- Material Details
- Scales differ
- Scope and Content
- File consists of architectural drawings of Heritage Village for the Burnaby Centennial Committee- Contract 3- Job No. 71-006 and includes cover sheet and "Exterior Finish_Sheets 1-4" / "Sash and Door Details _Sheets 5 & 6" / "Interior Finish & Schoolhouse_Sheet 7" .
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV019.52.6
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FIPPA
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproductions subject to FIPPA
- Date
- July-August 1971
- Media Type
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file; Missing Sheets 8 & 9.; Stamp on drawing reads: "Oct. 6, 1971"; Each sheet contains the Corporate seal of the "Corporation of the District of Burnaby"
Mortgage (Edmonds Development Co.)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription905
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1912-1920
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual records and architectural drawing
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence, Council minutes, and an agreement made between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and the Edmonds Development Co., Ltd., dealing with a mortgage for a building on Lot 8, blocks 1 and 3, DL 95. File also includes ink plans/sketches of a smokehouse for this buil…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1912-1920
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual records and architectural drawing
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2670
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence, Council minutes, and an agreement made between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and the Edmonds Development Co., Ltd., dealing with a mortgage for a building on Lot 8, blocks 1 and 3, DL 95. File also includes ink plans/sketches of a smokehouse for this building which was purchased by City in 1918.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- For related records see 8-4-1-4. Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case.
Richmond Park Neighbourhood
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark828
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Associated Dates
- 1955-2008
- Heritage Value
- The Richmond Park Neighbourhood is part of the larger Edmonds Town Centre - one of four official Town Centres in the City. Richmond Park contains a residential subdivision that developed during the 1950s as well as a strong commercial and retail centre along Edmonds and Kingsway.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area
Images
Structures Inc. circular building models
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15071
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 architectural drawing : blueline print ; 76 x 108 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of architectural plan of "Structures Inc. Circular Building Models" for Model No. 35 (100 sq. ft); Model No. 30 (730 sq. ft.); Model No. 25 (520 sq. ft); Model No. 20 (320 sq. ft.). These models were manufactured and sold under patents held by E.W. Martin of Burnaby who designed the p…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 architectural drawing : blueline print ; 76 x 108 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of architectural plan of "Structures Inc. Circular Building Models" for Model No. 35 (100 sq. ft); Model No. 30 (730 sq. ft.); Model No. 25 (520 sq. ft); Model No. 20 (320 sq. ft.). These models were manufactured and sold under patents held by E.W. Martin of Burnaby who designed the paneloc building.
- Creator
- Structures Incorporated
- Responsibility
- Paneloc Marketing Limited
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.13
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1973
- Media Type
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- Title based on contents of drawing
- Stamp in black ink reads: "Proprietary Notice / This is an unpublished manuscript which is revealed / in confidence. This drawing and information contained / herein is the trade secret of Structures Inc. / The possession of this material/drawing confers no / license or right to produce the product or to re- /produce, transmit or reveal in oral or written form / what is depicted therein without written permission / of Structures Inc."
- Printed note on plan reads; "Manufactured and sold under one or more of the following patents held by E.W. Martin 7231 Sutliff St. N. Burnaby / B.C. Canada. Canada No. 571061 638,698_680,686 / 701,531 U.S.A._3,119,153 and 3,277,620. Other patents / pending. Also patents in Israel, Syria, Turkey, Egypt, / Japan, Paraguay, Argentina, Venezuela, Costa Rica, / Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, Uraguay, bolivia, / Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, El Salvador, Mexico, Jamaica, / United Kingdom, France, Italy, Belgium, Greece, Spain, / Portugal, India, Ceylon, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, / South Africa, Philippines. Other patents pending."
- Identifier in bottom left portion of drawing reads: "S022-5/1/73"
- Scales not recorded
T.O. Townley Estate 'Deerholme'
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark545
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Description
- The T.O. Townley Estate, 'Deerholme,' is located on a lake front property on the north shore of Deer Lake Park. The main house is a two-and-one-half storey symmetrical-massed wood-frame Colonial Revival structure, with flanking one-storey wings, a side gable roof and a central front entry.
- Associated Dates
- 1913
- Formal Recognition
- Heritage Designation, Community Heritage Register
- Other Names
- Thomas & Frances Townley Estate, Loftus House
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Other Names
- Thomas & Frances Townley Estate, Loftus House
- Geographic Access
- Price Street
- Associated Dates
- 1913
- Formal Recognition
- Heritage Designation, Community Heritage Register
- Enactment Type
- Bylaw No. 9807
- Enactment Date
- 23/11/1992
- Description
- The T.O. Townley Estate, 'Deerholme,' is located on a lake front property on the north shore of Deer Lake Park. The main house is a two-and-one-half storey symmetrical-massed wood-frame Colonial Revival structure, with flanking one-storey wings, a side gable roof and a central front entry.
- Heritage Value
- 'Deerholme' was built as the retirement estate of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Owen Townley (1862-1935) and his wife, Frances M. Townley. Townley was a pioneer resident of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia: he served as a lawyer, Registrar of Land Titles for New Westminster District and Mayor of Vancouver for one term in 1901. Built in 1913, this is one of the most significant of the Deer Lake estate houses and was the last of grand Edwardian era mansions built on the lots surrounding the lake. The area had been opened up for development two years earlier by the construction of the British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban Line. The estate speaks of a gracious way of life achieved by society's elite during the Edwardian era, supported by the use of domestic servants. Grand in scale, architecturally sophisticated and set in a bucolic landscape, this residence demonstrates the social status of the owner in the privileged classes of the rapidly developing social structure of Burnaby. The house is also significant as one of the earliest designs by the son of Thomas and Frances Townley, architect Fred Laughton Townley (1887-1966), who had graduated in architecture in 1911 from the University of Pennsylvania. In this house for his parents, he demonstrated his deft understanding of the American Period Revival styles learned during his schooling in the United States. The prevailing local taste for British-derived architecture dictated that this was a style he was rarely able to use until the Colonial Revival styles became more popular in the 1920s. F.L. Townley was a founding partner in Townley and Matheson, which achieved significant success as one of the most accomplished local architectural firms, culminating in their best-known commission, Vancouver City Hall, 1935-36.
- Defining Elements
- Key elements the define the heritage character of ‘Deerholme’ include its: - integration with its south-sloping lakefront site, which contains many original landscape features (extant rockeries, formal drive, tennis lawn, open fields, and specimen shrubs and trees) - two-and-one-half storey form with flanking one-storey wings - side gable roof with symmetrical shed dormers, three at the front and three at the rear - complex fenestration, including multi-paned wooden-sash double-hung windows, 6-over-1 on the ground floor and 6-over-9 on the second floor, and multi-paned wooden-sash casements in the dormers - pair of prominent exterior brick chimneys on each side elevation, clad with rough-cast stucco up to the roof level, and each with four chimney-pots - rough-cast stucco cladding - design elements typical of the Colonial Revival style, such as composed classical formality, side gable roof and balanced symmetrical massing - exterior architectural elements, such as classical columns, window shutters, fanlight feature window, multi-paned quarter-round windows flanking the chimneys, and projecting square brackets in the gables - superior level of design and craftsmanship throughout, including refined interior woodwork such as fireplaces, interior columned screen between hallway and living room and a staircase with Colonial Revival details - significant mature trees (such as Red Oaks, Silver Maples, and Copper Beech). - original guest house and stables, which survive on an adjacent property at 6176 Price Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
- Architect
- Fred Laughton Townley
- Function
- Primary Current--Estate
- Primary Historic--Estate
- Community
- Burnaby
- Cadastral Identifier
- P.I.D. No. 002-652-111 Legal Description: Parcel 'C' (Explanatory Plan 12891) , Blocks 4 and 5, District Lot 79 Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 536
- Boundaries
- ‘Deerholme’ is comprised of a single municipally-owned property located at 6110 Price Street, Burnaby.
- Area
- 14,099.52
- Contributing Resource
- Building
- Landscape Feature
- Ownership
- Public (local)
- Other Collection
- City of Vancouver Archives: T.O. Townley Residence, Original Plans, Add. MSS. 1399, Temporary No. 61, Location 920-D
- Documentation
- Heritage Site Files: PC77000 20. City of Burnaby Planning and Building Department, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2
- Street Address
- 6110 Price Street
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
Images
Vancouver Heights Neighbourhood
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark741
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Associated Dates
- 1905-1924
- Heritage Value
- On December 13, 1912, The British Columbian Weekly described the Vancouver Heights neighbourhood as follows: "The northern portion of the municipality in the vicinity of Boundary Road has during the past three years made tremendous strides towards settlement. At that time Mr. James Herd and Mr. Peters were the only residents of the district...Soon, however, the timber was removed, streets laid out and other conveniences such as water, light and transportation provided... The school population of the district has increased so rapidly that the school has been enlarged twice this year and is at the present time inadequate. About 200 children are attending now. There are three churches in the district and one mission...At present time there are two large blocks containing six stores..."
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Heights Area