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#6 Firehall
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93703
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- February 15, 1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the front exterior of Burnaby Fire Hall No. 6, located at 3620 Brighton Avenue, at the corner of Brighton Avenue and Government Street. The photograph is taken from across Brighton Avenue, facing east. One of the fire hall's garage doors is open and a person and car are inside. The Fu…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- February 15, 1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 556-660
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2017-57
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the front exterior of Burnaby Fire Hall No. 6, located at 3620 Brighton Avenue, at the corner of Brighton Avenue and Government Street. The photograph is taken from across Brighton Avenue, facing east. One of the fire hall's garage doors is open and a person and car are inside. The Furniture Fair warehouse is visible behind the fire hall.
- Names
- Burnaby Fire Department
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Surridge, Jack
- Notes
- Title taken from project information form
- Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm)
- BPL no. 108
- Geographic Access
- Government Street
- Brighton Avenue
- Street Address
- 3620 Brighton Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Government Road Area
Images
6664 Deer Lake Avenue office
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95590
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1979]
- Collection/Fonds
- City of Burnaby Archives photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs (tiff)
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of the furnished office in 6664 Deer Lake Avenue (formerly the F.J. Hart Estate "Avalon"; now Hart House). These photographs were taken prior to the City of Burnaby’s purchase of the home in 1979. The photographs depict the second floor room's main interior and northwest o…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1979]
- Collection/Fonds
- City of Burnaby Archives photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs (tiff)
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 625-013
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2021-10
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of the furnished office in 6664 Deer Lake Avenue (formerly the F.J. Hart Estate "Avalon"; now Hart House). These photographs were taken prior to the City of Burnaby’s purchase of the home in 1979. The photographs depict the second floor room's main interior and northwest outlook. The room features a burnt orange carpet, striped seating, and dark office furniture.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Heritage
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Captions were added during digitization.
- Street Address
- 6664 Deer Lake Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
6664 Deer Lake Avenue verandah
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95603
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1979]
- Collection/Fonds
- City of Burnaby Archives photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the verandah at 6664 Deer Lake Avenue (formerly the F.J. Hart Estate "Avalon"; now Hart House). This photograph was taken prior to the City of Burnaby’s purchase of the home in 1979. The photograph depicts the enclosed verandah, furnished with patio furniture, and some of its view of …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1979]
- Collection/Fonds
- City of Burnaby Archives photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff)
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 625-031
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2021-10
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the verandah at 6664 Deer Lake Avenue (formerly the F.J. Hart Estate "Avalon"; now Hart House). This photograph was taken prior to the City of Burnaby’s purchase of the home in 1979. The photograph depicts the enclosed verandah, furnished with patio furniture, and some of its view of the swimming pool and of Deer Lake.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Heritage
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Caption was added during digitization.
- Geographic Access
- Deer Lake
- Street Address
- 6664 Deer Lake Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
A dictionary of marks : ceramics, metalwork, furniture : the identification handbook for antique collectors
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1180
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Edition
- Rev. American ed.
- Publication Date
- 1968
- Call Number
- 745.1 MAC
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0801520894
- Call Number
- 745.1 MAC
- Edition
- Rev. American ed.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Publisher
- Hawthorn Books
- Publication Date
- 1968
- Physical Description
- 317 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Hallmarks
- Pottery--Marks
- Marks of origin
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-310) and index.
Air force office
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55559
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of the office where John Shaw worked during his time with the Royal Canadian Air Force. John has written on the back of the photograph: "The orderly room again. Can't see a heck of a lot though. Should have been a time exposure."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 7 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-034
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of the office where John Shaw worked during his time with the Royal Canadian Air Force. John has written on the back of the photograph: "The orderly room again. Can't see a heck of a lot though. Should have been a time exposure."
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Air force office
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55561
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of an air force office. John Shaw has written on the back of the picture: "The Orderly Room. Corporal Honey in the foreground leaning on the counter which holds all our forms in those pigeon holes you can see."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-036
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of an air force office. John Shaw has written on the back of the picture: "The Orderly Room. Corporal Honey in the foreground leaning on the counter which holds all our forms in those pigeon holes you can see."
- Subjects
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Buildings - Military
- Furniture
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Names
- Honey, Corporal
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Amendment to Resolution re Estimates Submitted by the School Board
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport68507
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 59406
- Meeting Date
- 20-Feb-1922
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 59406
- Meeting Date
- 20-Feb-1922
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Andrew Sloane Johnson
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36321
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1910]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : albumen ; 13.5 x 9.5 (sight) in frame 29 x 21 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Andrew Sloane Johnson at the age of three or four taken in a photographic studio in Vancouver, BC. He is standing with his left hand resting on a piece of furniture and looks to be wearing a baptismal gown, black leggings and ankle boots.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1910]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Andrew Johnson subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : albumen ; 13.5 x 9.5 (sight) in frame 29 x 21 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 244-005
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1990-10
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Andrew Sloane Johnson at the age of three or four taken in a photographic studio in Vancouver, BC. He is standing with his left hand resting on a piece of furniture and looks to be wearing a baptismal gown, black leggings and ankle boots.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Names
- Johnson, Andrew Sloane
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Wadds Brothers
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Andrew Sloane Johnson
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37200
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1908]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : albumen ; 10 x 6.5 cm, mounted on board 17 x 10.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Andrew Sloane Johnson as a young child, sitting sideways in a chair. This photograph was taken in a photographic studio in Vancouver, BC.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1908]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Andrew Johnson subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : albumen ; 10 x 6.5 cm, mounted on board 17 x 10.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 335-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1997-16
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Andrew Sloane Johnson as a young child, sitting sideways in a chair. This photograph was taken in a photographic studio in Vancouver, BC.
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Names
- Johnson, Andrew Sloane
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Wadds Brothers
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 duplicate albumen print with a smaller mount accompanying
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Photographer's stamp on recto of mount reads: "Wadds Bros/ VANCOUVER, B.C."
Images
Anne Le Grove and Lulu
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38022
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1947] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Anne Le Grove and her dog Lulu, seated in chairs outside at 2115 Waverley Avenue (later renumbered 7116 Waverley Avenue).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1947] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.9 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-609
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Anne Le Grove and her dog Lulu, seated in chairs outside at 2115 Waverley Avenue (later renumbered 7116 Waverley Avenue).
- Subjects
- Animals - Dogs
- Furniture
- Names
- Le Grove, Anne
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- Waverley Avenue
- Street Address
- 7116 Waverley Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Sussex-Nelson Area
Images
Annie King at a dance
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37725
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [ca. 1938] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Annie King, seated at a table, at a social dance at St. John the Divine Anglican Church on Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [ca. 1938] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-313
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Annie King, seated at a table, at a social dance at St. John the Divine Anglican Church on Kingsway.
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Names
- Ellis, Annie King
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Westminster Avenue
- Street Address
- 3891 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Garden Village Area
Images
apothecary case
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91630
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV022.21.104
- Description
- Wood case covered in leather filled with various items including spoons, feathers, gauze, and paper packets.
- The case was assembled to act as an apothecary case for a movie.
- Object History
- This apothecary case was a prop used in the 1994 film "Little Women"
- For more information about the donor, see Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Storage & Display Furniture
- Object Term
- Chest
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Names
- Chow, Hipman "Jimmy"
Images
Application of Monterey Furniture Co. Ltd. To Purchase Block 16, DL 155C, Plan 1138
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport43844
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 43491
- Meeting Date
- 16-Jul-1956
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 43491
- Meeting Date
- 16-Jul-1956
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Appointment of Committee re New Municipal Hall Furniture
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport76053
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 76059
- Meeting Date
- 5-Sep-1911
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 76059
- Meeting Date
- 5-Sep-1911
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Aquarium and bean bag chair
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription70344
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Bill Jeffries fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a diverse collection of wares that includes an aquarium and a bean bag chair at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. An unidentified vendor is seated at a side door of the van parked behind the aquarium.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Bill Jeffries fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 528-040
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2011-01
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a diverse collection of wares that includes an aquarium and a bean bag chair at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. An unidentified vendor is seated at a side door of the van parked behind the aquarium.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Jeffries, Bill
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Geographic Access
- Lougheed Highway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- West Central Valley Area
Images
The arts & crafts furniture work of L. & J.G. Stickley
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary968
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Author
- L. and J.G. Stickley Inc.
- Publication Date
- 1978
- Call Number
- 684.1 STI
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0892570431
- 9780892570430
- Call Number
- 684.1 STI
- Author
- L. and J.G. Stickley Inc.
- Place of Publication
- Watkins Glen, N.Y.
- Publisher
- American Life Foundation
- Publication Date
- 1978
- Physical Description
- 55 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Furniture
- Catalogs
- Arts and crafts movement
- Notes
- Photoreprint ed. of The work of L. & J.G. Stickley, Fayetteville, New York.
Auction held at Lillian Mann's property
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46247
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 18, 1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 24 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a crowd of people looking over the items in the upcoming public auction held on Lillian Mann's property.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 18, 1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 24 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1135
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a crowd of people looking over the items in the upcoming public auction held on Lillian Mann's property.
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Persons - Crowds
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on recto of photograph reads: "The crowd looks over Manns possessions."
- Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Crowd surveys possessions Lillian Mann collected over 28 years in her expropriated Burnaby home."
- Geographic Access
- Cameron Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lyndhurst Area
Images
baby figure
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79135
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.9.1
- Description
- Molded plaster baby sitting up holding glass shelf. The baby is seated on the floor and there is a slot across its chest and its hands are turned palm upwards to hold the glass shelf (11 cm. X 34.5 cm). The body is open at the bottom and the chest slot. The figure has painted brown hair, brown eyes and is wearing a white diaper. There are chips on the right big toe, at the edge of the chest slot, edge of hair on the right side, back of the head and ends of the fingers. No makers mark inside.
- Object History
- Made for Helen's Children's Wear in early 1950's by Nettie Trainer, the mother of the store owner, Helen Arnold (nee Trainer). They were handmade. Nettie Trainer was a well known maker of custom figures for commercial displays. Helen's Children's Wear was located at 4142 Hastings Street. Owner Helen Arnold opened the store on East Hastings Street in 1948. She moved to the 4142 Hastings Street location in 1955, and added a landmark neon sign to the building in 1956. The sign featured a girl on a swing, and served as an important landmark in the neighbourhood. The store closed in 2007.
- Measurements
- Overall measurements Lth 25.5 cm. Wth 25.5 cm. Ht 38 cm.
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Furniture - Tables
- Names
- Helen's Childrens Wear
Images
baby figure
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79136
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.9.2
- Description
- Molded plaster baby standing on all fours with a round glass shelf (30.5 cm diameter.) attached to the baby's backside. There are no openings. The figure has painted blonde hair, blue eyes and is wearing a white diaper. The finish is cracked in the top of the hair and the glass is cracked around the screw hole. There are no makers marks visible.
- Object History
- Made for Helen's Children's Wear in early 1950's by Nettie Trainer, the mother of the store owner, Helen Arnold (nee Trainer). They were handmade. Nettie Trainer was a well known maker of custom figures for commercial displays. Helen's Children's Wear was located at 4142 Hastings Street. Owner Helen Arnold opened the store on East Hastings Street in 1948. She moved to the 4142 Hastings Street location in 1955, and added a landmark neon sign to the building in 1956. The sign featured a girl on a swing, and served as an important landmark in the neighbourhood. The store closed in 2007.
- Measurements
- height: 30 cm width: 45 cm depth: 31 cm
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Furniture - Tables
- Names
- Helen's Childrens Wear
Images
baby figure
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79137
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.9.3
- Description
- Molded plaster baby laying on its back with a round glass shelf (30.5 cm diameter.) secured to one raised foot. The glass shelf is broken in two pieces.The body of the figure is hollow and open at the back. The figure has painted brown hair, blue eyes and is wearing a white diaper. Inside the baby there are makers mark "NETTIE'S MFG. / VAN BC / CANADA" stamped in ink on inside of body. "FO 2" written in pencil on inside of body.
- Object History
- Made for Helen's Children's Wear in early 1950's by Nettie Trainer, the mother of the store owner, Helen Arnold (nee Trainer). They were handmade. Nettie Trainer was a well known maker of custom figures for commercial displays. Helen's Children's Wear was located at 4142 Hastings Street. Owner Helen Arnold opened the store on East Hastings Street in 1948. She moved to the 4142 Hastings Street location in 1955, and added a landmark neon sign to the building in 1956. The sign featured a girl on a swing, and served as an important landmark in the neighbourhood. The store closed in 2007.
- Measurements
- Overall measurements Lth 35 cm. Wth 23 cm. Ht 29.5 cm.
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Furniture - Tables
- Names
- Helen's Childrens Wear