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Burnaby Girl Guides

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920 (date of original), copied 2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (textual records + 2 digital files : (pdfs) + 102 photographs : (tiffs))
Scope and Content
File consists of images and selected contents from a scrapbook with 38 double sided pages containing mostly photographs with some newspaper clippings, written material and emphemera including a page of badges and ribbons which reads "Enrolment & Membership Card of / Joan Bailey 1926 / 1st Burnaby" …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (textual records + 2 digital files : (pdfs) + 102 photographs : (tiffs))
Scope and Content
File consists of images and selected contents from a scrapbook with 38 double sided pages containing mostly photographs with some newspaper clippings, written material and emphemera including a page of badges and ribbons which reads "Enrolment & Membership Card of / Joan Bailey 1926 / 1st Burnaby" and an embroidered alphabet of the Morse Code. The third page of the scrapbook includes a four page chronology titled "History of Guiding - Burnaby / 1913 - 1960" compiled by Mrs. Dolly Weber, Mrs. J. Heaps, Miss Eileen Periton, Mrs. J. Albertson and D. Fowler. The scrapbook also includes an original letter and post-script from Lady Olave Baden-Powell to Mrs. Fowler dated November 5, 1961; a typewritten copy of: "TSOONA" / PROVINCIAL GUIDE CAMPSITE - ROSEDALE B.C." and a three page typewritten copy of "THE CAMPFIRE / Volume 1, No. 4 _ November 1935 _ Vancouver, B.C.". Many of the events documented in photographs [between 1914 and 1969] are identified on each page and read as the following: "Burnaby Brownies - Guides & Rangers" / "Early 1920" (1 photograph); "Ambulance / Display / 1st. Co."; "Girl Guide Rally - New Westminster and / Burnaby - June 16, 1923" (5 photographs); "Girl Guide Rally - New Westminster and / Burnaby - June 16, 1923" (5 photographs); "Burnaby Guides and / Brownies / June 17, 1923" (5 photographs); "April 1923" (1 photograph); "June 1923 / 2nd Burnaby Company" (1 photograph); "Burnaby May Day / 26.5.28"(2 photographs); "Sechelt 1929_ 2nd "B" Company" (2 photographs); "Leaders and Seconds / 2nd Burnaby / Grouse Mountain" (1 photograph); "Sechelt 1929 / Commandant Mrs. Peal" (1 photograph); "2nd Company / June 1930" (1 photograph); "1932 / 2nd Company at Rally / Municipal Hall Grounds" (1 photograph) ; "First Burnaby Folk Dancing team / Winners of the E.F.D. cup 1940--41-42" (1 photograph); "1st Burnaby Company / winners of Bessborough Shield / 1942 / Captain L. Crane" (1 photograph); "May 6th 1935 / Dedication of flag at Central Park" (1 photograph); "May Day Celebration / Burnaby B.C. May 6th 1935 / Stride Studios Photos" (1 photograph); "Mrs. Don Wilks / Mrs. Georgie / Runcie / Publicity Photo re- / Brownie / Training / 1958-60" (1 photograph); "Kathleen Anderson / about 1958-60?" (1 photograph); "1957 / Burnaby Camp Site / at / Wilson Creek" (1 photograph); "Work Party (1958)" (1 photograph); "Burnaby Camp Site / Spring 1958 / Cabins & Staff Houses / Dining Shelter / Cabins" (3 photographs); "Can. Girl Guide Assoc. - Provincial Leaders Conference / April 14-15/61 Civic Centre, Prince George, BC" (1 photograph) ; "June 8th, 1958 / Opening / Ceremonies / Burnaby Site / Wilson Creek / Camp Site" (4 photographs); 2 unidentified photographs [ca.1915] of a large group of Girl Guides gathered on the Pacific National Exhibition grounds (photo credit- Leonard Frank); 1 unidentified photograph of a group of Girl Guides gathered for a group portrait [ca.1914]; "Girl Guide Camp / Granthams / Landing / July 1923" (4 photographs); 4 unidentified photographs of girl guides gathered on the ship "Lady Evelyn" [ca. 1920]; "Burnaby Girl Guides" 1918; "First Burnaby Girl Guides 1920" (2 photographs on page); "2nd Co. 1923" (1 photograph) "1st Burnaby Co." [1923] (1 photograph); "Gypsy Scene - Concert / Mar 17, 1923 / Unveiling / War / Memorial / Edmonds / 1923" (3 photographs on page); "Faith Jacobson / 1961" (2 photographs); "Eve MacLean / 1961" (1 photograph); "Beverley Simkin of Montreal and Judy Robins / of the S.R.S. Royal Oak taken on the day they / sailed from Montreal for the Ranger Camp at / "Our Chalet" in Adelboden, Switzerland, May 1962" (1 photograph) and "Religion & Life Emblem / Diane Peters 11th Bby. Co. / Rev. G.W. Luetkehodeter / 1961" (2 photographs on one page).
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Events - May Day
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.164
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920 (date of original), copied 2016
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Maywood Area
Notes
Transcribed title
Digital images were created of the scrapbook prior to selective retention of original records that were removed for conservation purposes
Some textual records that were selected for retention have been described at file level under BV015.35.164: "Tsoona" Provincial Guide Campsite - Rosedale B.C." and Burnaby Girl Guides newsletter, "The Campfire" (November 1935)
Photographs that were retained from scrapbook have been described at item level (BV015.35.221 to BV015.35.284)
Some textual records and ephemera that were selected for retention have been described at item level (BV015.35.320, BV015.35.321, and BV015.35.334 to BV015.35.348).
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Car repair at Burnaby Garage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1486
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1914]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7.5 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby fireman and mechanic Bill Banks cranking the engine of a 1914 Model T Ford, while two unidentified men sit in the car and wait. Burnaby Garage was owned by Bill Banks and located at 1869 Kingsway and Britton Street (later renumbered as the 7300 block of Kingsway).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7.5 x 13 cm
Material Details
Photograph has an embossed border
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby fireman and mechanic Bill Banks cranking the engine of a 1914 Model T Ford, while two unidentified men sit in the car and wait. Burnaby Garage was owned by Bill Banks and located at 1869 Kingsway and Britton Street (later renumbered as the 7300 block of Kingsway).
Subjects
Occupations - Mechanics
Transportation - Automobiles
Names
Burnaby Garage
Banks, William "Bill"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Accession Code
BV999.55.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[after 1914]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby Garage/ W.M. Banks, Prop."
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Edmonds Street School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36497
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1915 and 1930]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edmonds Street School. This photograph was used as promotional material for Ward and Leverington Contractors.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1915 and 1930]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ward family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
280-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1992-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edmonds Street School. This photograph was used as promotional material for Ward and Leverington Contractors.
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Edmonds Community School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Continuation of title:"...- WARD & LEVERINGTON CONTRACTORS -"
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7641 Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Stride family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34025
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1915 and 1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the exterior of the Stride family home located at Kingsway and 18th Avenue. Two people are traveling in a Model T Ford (with the top down) along the street in front of the house.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1915 and 1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Stride family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
001-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the exterior of the Stride family home located at Kingsway and 18th Avenue. Two people are traveling in a Model T Ford (with the top down) along the street in front of the house.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Transportation - Automobiles
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
18th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Prime Minister of Canada

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.3 x 16.1 cm mounted on cardboard 29.0 x 23.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Prime Minister, the Honourable Arthur Meighan, taken on the front steps of the 1912 Burnaby Municipal Hall at Edmonds. The Prime Minister stands on the far right, and his aide-de-camp is on the left. Burnaby Reeve Thomas F. Sanderson stands between them and clerk A.G. Moore…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.3 x 16.1 cm mounted on cardboard 29.0 x 23.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Prime Minister, the Honourable Arthur Meighan, taken on the front steps of the 1912 Burnaby Municipal Hall at Edmonds. The Prime Minister stands on the far right, and his aide-de-camp is on the left. Burnaby Reeve Thomas F. Sanderson stands between them and clerk A.G. Moore stands higher up the Municipal Hall steps. Police officers in uniform and other men wearing suits and ties are standing at the base of the steps.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Officials - Prime Ministers
Occupations - City Clerks
Names
Sanderson, Thomas F.
Meighan, Arthur
Moore, Arthur G.
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Edmonds Street
Accession Code
BV016.36.5
Date
[1920]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
20-Mar-2018
Notes
Title based on similar photograph held by Burnaby Archives and on contents of photograph.
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Welcome Committee for Earl Haig's visit to Burnaby

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people gathered along the side of a street in front of the Municipal Hall on Edmonds, with a large sign that reads, "EARL HAIG WELCOME TO BURNABY". The crowd is mostly men in suits, women in dresses and hats, and two girls. There are flags and streamers flying in the backgr…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people gathered along the side of a street in front of the Municipal Hall on Edmonds, with a large sign that reads, "EARL HAIG WELCOME TO BURNABY". The crowd is mostly men in suits, women in dresses and hats, and two girls. There are flags and streamers flying in the background. According to the accession register, they are the Welcome Committee for the visit of Earl Haig to Burnaby Municipal Hall. Only three people in the photograph have been tentatively identified: In the centre of the picture, directly behind the little girl it appears to be L. Claude Hill and to the right of him, his wife Annie. The third man to the left of Claude Hill appears to be Burnaby Reeve Thomas F. Sanderson. The rest are unknown.
Subjects
Events - Visits of State
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Hill, Annie Sara Kenrick
Burnaby City Hall
Sanderson, Thomas F.
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV985.3137.4
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[192-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
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Edmonds Street School class

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of students about thirteen years of age, on the steps at Edmonds Street School. There are twelve girls and twenty-five boys. The girls are mostly wearing sweaters an skirts to just above the knees, some with knee socks while others have stockings. Their hair is short, straight and parted…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of students about thirteen years of age, on the steps at Edmonds Street School. There are twelve girls and twenty-five boys. The girls are mostly wearing sweaters an skirts to just above the knees, some with knee socks while others have stockings. Their hair is short, straight and parted. The boys are wearing mostly patterned sweaters, with cardigans or pullovers. Only a few have ties under V-neck pullovers. Their hair is short and swept to one side. An earlier catalogue record from 1976 and a signed gift form from the donor identify this photograph as a class at Edmonds Street School. Inscribed on the negative and printed on the lower right of the photograph: "9."
Names
Edmonds Community School
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7641 Edmonds Street
Accession Code
HV972.200.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[192-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-18
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Municipal Hall

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.4 x 17.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Municipal Hall grounds and building at Kingsway and Edmonds Street. This was the second Municipal Hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.4 x 17.1 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
017-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Municipal Hall grounds and building at Kingsway and Edmonds Street. This was the second Municipal Hall.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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Edmonds School building

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.6 x 14.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Burnaby's first school building, located on Douglas Road near Edmonds Street. It was originally named Burnaby School, then East Burnaby School, and later Edmonds Street School.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.6 x 14.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
018-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Burnaby's first school building, located on Douglas Road near Edmonds Street. It was originally named Burnaby School, then East Burnaby School, and later Edmonds Street School.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph has a Christmas greeting written on the back
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
7376 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Water tank on Edmonds Street School site

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34556
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27.7 x 22.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the water tank at the Edmonds Street school site. An accompanying typed caption reads, "Water Tank East Burnaby School House. British Columbia. 25 x 50 Ft. / Painted with Wailes Doves' "Bitumastic" Solution. Sole Agents: N. Thomspon & Co. Ltd., 847 Beatty St., Vancouver, B.C."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27.7 x 22.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
047-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the water tank at the Edmonds Street school site. An accompanying typed caption reads, "Water Tank East Burnaby School House. British Columbia. 25 x 50 Ft. / Painted with Wailes Doves' "Bitumastic" Solution. Sole Agents: N. Thomspon & Co. Ltd., 847 Beatty St., Vancouver, B.C."
Subjects
Structures - Water Tanks and Towers
Public Services - Utilities
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7641 Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Children at Municipal Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34965
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby school children waiting in front of Burnaby Municipal Hall on Kingsway near Edmonds Street to welcome a dignitary (possibly Lord Willingdon or the Prince of Wales).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
167-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby school children waiting in front of Burnaby Municipal Hall on Kingsway near Edmonds Street to welcome a dignitary (possibly Lord Willingdon or the Prince of Wales).
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Events - Royal Visits
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Urquhart Family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35286
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920 (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 Urquhart family. Back, left to right: Mrs. Lillias Urquhart, Margaret Urquhart Frederick, and Mr. William Urquhart. Front, left to right: Kathleen Brown (friend) and Alex McKenzie, Jr. (cousin).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920 (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.
204-143
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Urquhart family. Back, left to right: Mrs. Lillias Urquhart, Margaret Urquhart Frederick, and Mr. William Urquhart. Front, left to right: Kathleen Brown (friend) and Alex McKenzie, Jr. (cousin).
Subjects
Transportation - Bicycles
Names
Brown, Kathleen
Frederick, Margaret "Peggy" Urquhart
McKenzie, Alex, Jr.
Urquhart, Lillias
Urquhart, William
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Griffiths Avenue
Street Address
6626 Griffiths Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
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Urquhart family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35288
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920] (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 Urquhart menagerie: dog, Fluff; goats Patsy (black) and Corey (white); goose, Mollie, and her goslings, Goosey and Gander; and, miscellaneous ducks and chickens. This photograph was taken at the Urquhart family home, "Rowanlea," located at Griffiths Avenue and Burford Street. Th…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920] (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.
204-145
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Urquhart menagerie: dog, Fluff; goats Patsy (black) and Corey (white); goose, Mollie, and her goslings, Goosey and Gander; and, miscellaneous ducks and chickens. This photograph was taken at the Urquhart family home, "Rowanlea," located at Griffiths Avenue and Burford Street. The house was previously numbered 2674, then changed to 6625, and later 6637 Griffiths Avenue.
Subjects
Animals - Dogs
Geographic Features - Gardens
Animals - Goats
Animals - Poultry
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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Urquhart family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35289
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920] (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 backyard garden at "Rowanlea" including Peggy's swing. "Rowanlea" was the home of William Urquhart, his wife, Lillias Urquhart, and daughter Margaret Urquhart (aka Peggy Urquhart). William and Lillias were expert gardeners. The house was previously numbered 2674, then changed to …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920] (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.
204-146
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the backyard garden at "Rowanlea" including Peggy's swing. "Rowanlea" was the home of William Urquhart, his wife, Lillias Urquhart, and daughter Margaret Urquhart (aka Peggy Urquhart). William and Lillias were expert gardeners. The house was previously numbered 2674, then changed to 6625, and later 6637 Griffiths Avenue.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Gardens
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Griffiths Avenue
Burford Street
Street Address
6637 Griffiths Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
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Urquhart family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35294
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (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 goats, Patsy and Corey, by the duck pond in the back yard of "Rowanlea," the Urquhart family home built by William Urquhart at Griffiths Avenue and Burford Street. The house was previously numbered 2674, then changed to 6625, and later 6637 Griffiths Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (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.
204-151
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of goats, Patsy and Corey, by the duck pond in the back yard of "Rowanlea," the Urquhart family home built by William Urquhart at Griffiths Avenue and Burford Street. The house was previously numbered 2674, then changed to 6625, and later 6637 Griffiths Avenue.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Gardens
Animals - Goats
Animals - Poultry
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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East Burnaby Methodist Church

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35639
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (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 East Burnaby Methodist Church, dedicated in June, 1910, and located at the corner of Douglas Road (later Canada Way) and 12th Avenue. It was raised during the time Rev. William Beamish was minister, 1924-1930, and also became part of the United Church of Canada. On the left, the man…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (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.
204-497
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of East Burnaby Methodist Church, dedicated in June, 1910, and located at the corner of Douglas Road (later Canada Way) and 12th Avenue. It was raised during the time Rev. William Beamish was minister, 1924-1930, and also became part of the United Church of Canada. On the left, the manse can be seen on the same lot. The church was torn down in 1956 and a new one built on another property.
Subjects
Buildings - Religious - Churches
Names
East Burnaby Methodist Church (1904-1925)
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Street Address
7707 12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Fetherstonhaugh family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35717
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-]
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 family home of Richard and Ruth Fetherstonhaugh (paternal grandparents of Nellie Fetherstonhaugh) at 836 Richmond Street (later renumbered and renamed 7666 Elwell Street), at the corner of Douglas Road (now Canada Way), East Burnaby. Ellen "Nellie" Fetherstonhaugh (who later chan…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-]
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.
204-575
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the family home of Richard and Ruth Fetherstonhaugh (paternal grandparents of Nellie Fetherstonhaugh) at 836 Richmond Street (later renumbered and renamed 7666 Elwell Street), at the corner of Douglas Road (now Canada Way), East Burnaby. Ellen "Nellie" Fetherstonhaugh (who later changed her first name to Leta) lived here with Phyllis Fetherstonhaugh (her aunt) after her mother died at 35 in 1918. Phyllis was a teacher at Edmonds School.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Elwell Street
Street Address
7666 Elwell Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
Images
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St. Albans Anglican Church

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35725
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920] (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 St. Albans the Martyr Anglican Church. This was probably the second Burnaby church (after St. John the Divine Anglican Church near Central Park), built c. 1909. The Love family worshipped there; it was also centre of their social activities.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920] (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.
204-583
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of St. Albans the Martyr Anglican Church. This was probably the second Burnaby church (after St. John the Divine Anglican Church near Central Park), built c. 1909. The Love family worshipped there; it was also centre of their social activities.
Subjects
Buildings - Religious - Churches
Names
St. Alban's Anglican Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "St. Alban's 1920"
Geographic Access
19th Avenue
Street Address
7717 19th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Edmonds Coal and Wood truck

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35827
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-]
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 Murdoch McMurray with a fuel truck. He bought into Edmonds Coal and Wood, 1500 Edmonds Street (later renumbered 7260 Edmonds Street).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-]
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.
204-686
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Murdoch McMurray with a fuel truck. He bought into Edmonds Coal and Wood, 1500 Edmonds Street (later renumbered 7260 Edmonds Street).
Subjects
Transportation - Trucks
Industries - Trucking
Occupations - Truck Drivers
Names
Edmonds Coal and Wood
McMurray, Murdoch
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7260 Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
Less detail

McMurray family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35829
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (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 three generations of the McMurray family. Left to right: Robert McMurray (grandfather, holding grandson Bob), Hampton McMurray (younger son), Mrs. Robert McMurray (grandmother), and Murdoch McMurray (older son), in front of the family ranch home, 2519 Windsor Street (later renumbered…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (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.
204-688
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of three generations of the McMurray family. Left to right: Robert McMurray (grandfather, holding grandson Bob), Hampton McMurray (younger son), Mrs. Robert McMurray (grandmother), and Murdoch McMurray (older son), in front of the family ranch home, 2519 Windsor Street (later renumbered and renamed to the 6400 block Imperial Street) near Gilley Avenue at Colbourne.
Names
McMurray, Bob
McMurray, Hampton
McMurray, Murdoch
McMurray, Robert
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Images
Less detail

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