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- Burnaby City Hall 17
10th Avenue and Kingsway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport41176
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 37916
- Meeting Date
- 30-Nov-1959
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 37916
- Meeting Date
- 30-Nov-1959
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
10th Avenue between Kingsway and McBride Boulevard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport41221
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 37866
- Meeting Date
- 2-Nov-1959
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 43
- Item No.
- 7
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 37866
- Meeting Date
- 2-Nov-1959
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 43
- Item No.
- 7
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
20th century typewriting : complete course
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5012
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV007.2.1
- Call Number
- 652.3 LES
- Edition
- 6th ed.
- Place of Publication
- Cincinnati
- Publisher
- South-Western Publishing Co.
- Publication Date
- c1952
- Physical Description
- 340 p. : ill. : 20 x 28 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Typewriting
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Books
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Kingsway-Beresford Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Southoaks Crescent
- Street Address
- 4939 Canada Way
- 6650 Southoaks Crescent
- Object History
- Was used by Burnaby resident Barbara Copan when she taught typing at Burnaby Central circa 1963-65. It may have originally belonged to Barbara's mother who also taught typing at Burnaby South High School circa 1957 to 1965. She mainly taught typing in night school.
- Notes
- Authors' given name and date as follows: Lessenberry, D.D. (David Daniel), 1896- Crawford, T. James (Thomas James)
Images
Acquisition of Land at the Intersection of Kingsway and Marlborough to Provide for the Widening of Marlborough
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport45768
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44968
- Meeting Date
- 5-Apr-1954
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44968
- Meeting Date
- 5-Apr-1954
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Advertising manager of Simpsons-Sears with two men
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17341
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of three men standing together and holding a rug inside the Simpsons-Sears store on opening day, May 3, 1954. J. Waddington, Advertising Manager is identified standing in the centre of the group, the other two men are unidentified.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of three men standing together and holding a rug inside the Simpsons-Sears store on opening day, May 3, 1954. J. Waddington, Advertising Manager is identified standing in the centre of the group, the other two men are unidentified.
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 4750 Kingsway
- Accession Code
- BV021.26.91
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
Alice and George Grant meet Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36881
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Alice and George Grant meeting Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Burnaby Municipal Hall.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 315-339
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Alice and George Grant meeting Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Burnaby Municipal Hall.
- Subjects
- Events - Royal Visits
- Names
- Elizabeth II Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
- Grant, Alice Taylor
- Grant, George Alford
- Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
Al Moore with Simpsons-Sears manager and family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17428
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of A. G. Moore, Assistant Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby (right) standing with two unidentified members of Simpsons-Sears staff and a young boy inside the Simpsons-Sears store on opening day.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of A. G. Moore, Assistant Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby (right) standing with two unidentified members of Simpsons-Sears staff and a young boy inside the Simpsons-Sears store on opening day.
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 4750 Kingsway
- Accession Code
- BV021.26.175
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
- Photographer
- On-The-Spot Photographers
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "ON-THE-SPOT PHOTOGRAPHERS / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C."
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "24"
- Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera
Images
A. Matheson and Sons Market
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34063
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 9.0 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the A. Matheson & Sons store building located at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the store read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market / Fresh Meats - Groceries / Quality and Service / Dexter 1372, 1373 / Free Delivery." Additional signs and billboard…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 9.0 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 006-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the A. Matheson & Sons store building located at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the store read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market / Fresh Meats - Groceries / Quality and Service / Dexter 1372, 1373 / Free Delivery." Additional signs and billboards include "Burnaby Liberal Committee Rooms" and a cigarette billboard. This store was previously owned and operated by Alexander MacKenzie.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 4920 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Appliance display at Simpsons-Sears Days
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17362
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1954]
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a display of appliances set up in the parking lot of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959, 4750 Kingsway) during Simpsons-Sears Days. A tarp is covering the appliance display to protect it from the rain. An unidentified man and child are standing under the tar…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a display of appliances set up in the parking lot of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959, 4750 Kingsway) during Simpsons-Sears Days. A tarp is covering the appliance display to protect it from the rain. An unidentified man and child are standing under the tarp. The pavement is wet from the rain.
- Names
- Simpsons-Sears Limited
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 4750 Kingsway
- Accession Code
- BV021.26.112
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1954]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
Application for a Crosswalk at Kingsway and Chaffey
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport45924
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 46124
- Meeting Date
- 28-Dec-1953
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 46124
- Meeting Date
- 28-Dec-1953
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application for Duplex Construction at 3291 Kingsway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport47535
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 47220
- Meeting Date
- 19-Jun-1950
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 47220
- Meeting Date
- 19-Jun-1950
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application for licence for Second Hand Car Dealership at 3231 Kingsway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport43764
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 43554
- Meeting Date
- 6-Aug-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
- 43554
- Meeting Date
- 6-Aug-1956
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application for licence to Operate an Auto Wrecking Business on Property at the Southwest Corner of Mission Avenue and Kingsway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport46386
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45661
- Meeting Date
- 9-Mar-1953
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45661
- Meeting Date
- 9-Mar-1953
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application for Permission to Erect a Commercial Sign on Widening Strip on South Side of Kingsway and Request that Curb Parking be Restricted at Sidewalk Crossing - both at 3320 Kingsway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport44855
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44269
- Meeting Date
- 2-May-1955
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44269
- Meeting Date
- 2-May-1955
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application for Permission to Erect Building on the South Side of Kingsway on Lot "A", part of Lots 2 and 5, Blocks 1, 2, and 3, DL 94
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport46848
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 46195
- Meeting Date
- 25-Feb-1952
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 46195
- Meeting Date
- 25-Feb-1952
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application for Rezoning Area on the North Side of Kingsway between Griffiths Avenue and Salisbury Avenue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport47509
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 47236
- Meeting Date
- 3-Jul-1950
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 47236
- Meeting Date
- 3-Jul-1950
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application for Rezoning North and South Sides of Kingsway between 19th and 15th Avenues
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport44909
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44214
- Meeting Date
- 18-Apr-1955
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44214
- Meeting Date
- 18-Apr-1955
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application for Rezoning Property on the North Side of Kingsway from Salisbury Avenue to Griffiths Avenue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport46746
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 46280
- Meeting Date
- 19-May-1952
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 46280
- Meeting Date
- 19-May-1952
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application from Royal Bank of Canada for Permission to Build at Kingsway and McKay
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport45659
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45088
- Meeting Date
- 17-May-1954
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45088
- Meeting Date
- 17-May-1954
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application of A. Bryant to Establish An Auto Wrecking Business at 2820 Kingsway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport44232
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 39556
- Meeting Date
- 30-Jan-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
- 39556
- Meeting Date
- 30-Jan-1956
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds