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6951 Hasting [sic] St
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94321
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 1994
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 45 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the 6900 block of Hastings Street.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 1994
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 45 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-106
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the 6900 block of Hastings Street.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Commercial
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- Location of photographs taken from location identified on original negative sleeve
- File no. 94-373-B
- Photographer identified as "K.H."
- Geographic Access
- Hastings Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Burnaby centennial anthology : stories of early Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5472
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Edition
- Rev. ed.
- Publication Date
- 1994
- Call Number
- 971.133 BUR COPY 3
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Digital Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0969282826
- Call Number
- 971.133 BUR COPY 3
- Edition
- Rev. ed.
- Place of Publication
- Burnaby, B.C.
- Publisher
- City of Burnaby
- Publication Date
- 1994
- Physical Description
- 531 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Burnaby (B.C.)--History
- Burnaby (B.C.)
- Biography
- Notes
- Includes index.
- 3 copies held: copy 3.
Digital Books
Plum tree
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97780
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 11 cm x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Polaroid photograph of a flowering plum tree in the Easthope's garden at 6671 Halifax Street.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Easthope family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 11 cm x 9 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 451-017
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-06
- Scope and Content
- Polaroid photograph of a flowering plum tree in the Easthope's garden at 6671 Halifax Street.
- Subjects
- Plants - Trees
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black pen on recto reads: "Flowering plum, 6671 Halifax St., Burnaby, BC ca. 1990"
- Geographic Access
- Halifax Street
- Street Address
- 6671 Halifax Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
Curtis Street
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38430
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15.1 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph looking east up Curtis Street towards Burnaby Mountain.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15.1 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 439-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph looking east up Curtis Street towards Burnaby Mountain.
- Subjects
- Geographic Features - Roads
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph.
- Geographic Access
- Curtis Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
Curtis Street
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39750
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15.1 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph taken looking east on Curtis Street towards Burnaby Mountain.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15.1 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 439-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph taken looking east on Curtis Street towards Burnaby Mountain.
- Subjects
- Geographic Features - Roads
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Curtis Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
Interview with Reidun Seim by Kathy Bossort January 13, 2016 - Track 13
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory662
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1965-2015
- Length
- 0:16:00
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Reidun Seim talking about what the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area means to her, and how green space benefits people, especially giving them the freedom and safety she remembers from her childhood. She talks about her concern about the construction of Unive…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Reidun Seim talking about what the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area means to her, and how green space benefits people, especially giving them the freedom and safety she remembers from her childhood. She talks about her concern about the construction of UniverCity and its impact on erosion and water drainage from the mountain. She tells a story about flooding from overflowing ditches on Curtis Street in the 1970s.
- Date Range
- 1965-2015
- Length
- 0:16:00
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
- Westridge Area
- Interviewer
- Bossort, Kathy
- Interview Date
- January 13, 2016
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with Reidun Seim conducted by Kathy Bossort. Reidun Seim was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Reidun Seim’s memories about her parent’s farm on Curtis Street, events in her childhood, and the people who lived in or visited her neighborhood. She takes us on a tour of her neighborhood in the 1940s, telling us stories about families who lived on Curtis Street on and east of 7300 block, including people who lived on Burnaby Mountain in the old Hastings Grove subdivision above the end of municipal water service at Philips Avenue. She describes changes to Curtis Street, particularly after it provided access to Simon Fraser University in 1965. She also talks about her teaching career, and about how she values the green space and conservation area on Burnaby Mountain.
- Biographical Notes
- Reidun Seim was born in 1931 in Vancouver B.C. to Sjur and Martine Seim. Sjur and Martine Seim emigrated to Canada from Norway in 1930, and after settling in Vancouver, moved to an acre of land and a new home at the base of Burnaby Mountain in 1932. Sjur attended UBC to learn about poultry farming and began his own chicken and egg business in 1935. The farm animals and large garden also contributed to the family’s livelihood and self-sufficiency. The Curtis Street neighborhood was a lively place and extended well up Curtis Street on the west slope of Burnaby Mountain, where Reidun would babysit for families. Reidun attended Sperling Avenue Elementary School (Gr. 1-8), Burnaby North High School, and Vancouver Normal School for teacher training in 1950-1951. She began teaching primary grades in Port Coquitlam at James Park School. Most of her career was spent in North Delta, teaching at Kennedy and Annieville schools from 1954-1958, appointed Primary Consultant (1958-1960) and Primary Supervisor (1960-1985), before retiring in 1986. Reidun lived at home with her parents on Curtis Street, commuting to Delta, and continues to live in the original farmhouse.
- Total Tracks
- 14
- Total Length
- 2:35:58
- Interviewee Name
- Seim, Reidun
- Interview Location
- Burnaby City Hall in the Law Library
- Interviewer Bio
- Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
Audio Tracks
Track thirteen of interview with Reidun Seim
Track thirteen of interview with Reidun Seim
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS196-017/MSS196-017_Track_13.mp3Interview with Reidun Seim by Kathy Bossort January 13, 2016 - Track 12
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory661
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1963-2015
- Length
- 0:13:53
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Reidun Seim talking about the building of Simon Fraser University and how it impacted the neighborhood on Curtis Street, including increase in property values, traffic volume and speeding, street congestion due to parking, and students renting local homes. She…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Reidun Seim talking about the building of Simon Fraser University and how it impacted the neighborhood on Curtis Street, including increase in property values, traffic volume and speeding, street congestion due to parking, and students renting local homes. She talks about how the building of the Burnaby Mountain Parkway helped alleviate the traffic problem. She also talks about how SFU has benefitted Burnaby.
- Date Range
- 1963-2015
- Length
- 0:13:53
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
- Curtis Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
- Westridge Area
- Interviewer
- Bossort, Kathy
- Interview Date
- January 13, 2016
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with Reidun Seim conducted by Kathy Bossort. Reidun Seim was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Reidun Seim’s memories about her parent’s farm on Curtis Street, events in her childhood, and the people who lived in or visited her neighborhood. She takes us on a tour of her neighborhood in the 1940s, telling us stories about families who lived on Curtis Street on and east of 7300 block, including people who lived on Burnaby Mountain in the old Hastings Grove subdivision above the end of municipal water service at Philips Avenue. She describes changes to Curtis Street, particularly after it provided access to Simon Fraser University in 1965. She also talks about her teaching career, and about how she values the green space and conservation area on Burnaby Mountain.
- Biographical Notes
- Reidun Seim was born in 1931 in Vancouver B.C. to Sjur and Martine Seim. Sjur and Martine Seim emigrated to Canada from Norway in 1930, and after settling in Vancouver, moved to an acre of land and a new home at the base of Burnaby Mountain in 1932. Sjur attended UBC to learn about poultry farming and began his own chicken and egg business in 1935. The farm animals and large garden also contributed to the family’s livelihood and self-sufficiency. The Curtis Street neighborhood was a lively place and extended well up Curtis Street on the west slope of Burnaby Mountain, where Reidun would babysit for families. Reidun attended Sperling Avenue Elementary School (Gr. 1-8), Burnaby North High School, and Vancouver Normal School for teacher training in 1950-1951. She began teaching primary grades in Port Coquitlam at James Park School. Most of her career was spent in North Delta, teaching at Kennedy and Annieville schools from 1954-1958, appointed Primary Consultant (1958-1960) and Primary Supervisor (1960-1985), before retiring in 1986. Reidun lived at home with her parents on Curtis Street, commuting to Delta, and continues to live in the original farmhouse.
- Total Tracks
- 14
- Total Length
- 2:35:58
- Interviewee Name
- Seim, Reidun
- Interview Location
- Burnaby City Hall in the Law Library
- Interviewer Bio
- Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
Audio Tracks
Track twelve of interview with Reidun Seim
Track twelve of interview with Reidun Seim
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS196-017/MSS196-017_Track_12.mp3Interview with Kay Zimmerman by Rod Fowler [February] 1990 - Track 6
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory532
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1960-1990
- Length
- 00:09:30
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Kay Zimmerman’s house on Curtis Avenue, why she likes Burnaby, and her memories of going with Gordon and her children to the beach at Barnet
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Kay Zimmerman’s house on Curtis Avenue, why she likes Burnaby, and her memories of going with Gordon and her children to the beach at Barnet
- Date Range
- 1960-1990
- Photo Info
- Kay Zimmerman, [1973]. Item no. 231-021
- Length
- 00:09:30
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
- Interviewer
- Fowler, Rod
- Interview Date
- [February] 1990
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with Kay Zimmerman, conducted by Rod Fowler. Kay Zimmerman was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about Kay Zimmerman’s political activities in Burnaby and her description of her Lochdale neighbourhood in the 1960s. She provides an excellent overview of the municipal political groups and important political issues in Burnaby from 1960 to 1980. She tells the story about an early and successful political action that convinced her that an individual can make a difference. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
- Biographical Notes
- Kathleen “Kay” Zimmerman, her husband Gordon and their young son Rick moved to Burnaby from Vancouver in 1960 to a house on Curtis Avenue near Duthie Street (a second son Bruce was born in Burnaby). Kay Zimmerman worked 12 years at Royal Columbian Hospital in the admitting office, then 4 years (1974-1979) as special assistant to Senator Ray Perrault, followed by work as a judge on the Citizenship Court before retiring. Gordon Zimmerman worked at the Shell Refinery. A member of the Liberal Party and political activist before arriving in Burnaby, Kay Zimmerman continued her involvement in national and local politics. She campaigned for Ray Perrault during the Trudeau years, and was a founder and active member of the Burnaby Voters Association (BVA). Her political activities encompassed 30 years that saw major changes in Burnaby, including the building of SFU, creation of Heritage Village, an awakening environmental sensibility, and a dramatic increase in population and development in Burnaby.
- Total Tracks
- 10
- Total Length
- 01:04:36
- Interviewee Name
- Zimmerman, Kay
- Interviewer Bio
- Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- Transcript Available
- Transcript available
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Web Notes
- Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
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Audio Tracks
Track six of interview with Kay Zimmerman
Track six of interview with Kay Zimmerman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS187-018/MSS187-018_Track_6.mp3North Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34701
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1959]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.6 x 20.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Aerial photograph of North Burnaby and Burrard Inlet looking west.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1959]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.6 x 20.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 106-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Aerial photograph of North Burnaby and Burrard Inlet looking west.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Heights Area
- Capitol Hill Area
- Westridge Area
- Willingdon Heights Area
- Brentwood Area
- Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
Lochdale School
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark677
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Geographic Access
- Aubrey Street
- Associated Dates
- 1953
- Heritage Value
- Lochdale Community School was opened in 1953 to help alleviate the increased enrolment at Sperling Elementary School caused by the new subdivisions under construction in this section of Burnaby. Lochdale was typical of the schools built at the period with classrooms constructed in a line, as close as possible to ground level. As needed, new classrooms were extended in a line and there were additions to Lochdale in 1962, 1964, 1966, 1971 and 1976.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
- Street Address
- 6990 Aubrey Street
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
Images
Reta Martin with woman at auto court
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15047
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1953
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Ellen Renatta "Reta" Martin standing with an unidentified woman next to a parked car with two unidentified men seated in the front seat. The car is parked outside of Martin's Auto Villa at 6574 East Hastings Street (pre 1950 - 6604 Hastings Street) in Burnaby. The north shore mountain…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Ellen Renatta "Reta" Martin standing with an unidentified woman next to a parked car with two unidentified men seated in the front seat. The car is parked outside of Martin's Auto Villa at 6574 East Hastings Street (pre 1950 - 6604 Hastings Street) in Burnaby. The north shore mountains are visible in the background.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Automobiles
- Geographic Access
- Hastings Street
- Street Address
- 6574 Hastings Street
- Accession Code
- BV019.37.23
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1953
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 4, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads:"At the Autocourt"
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "261"
Images
Pouring cement at 6650 Winch Street
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15052
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 8 May 1950
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of men pouring the cement foundation of duplex to be built at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of men pouring the cement foundation of duplex to be built at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby.
- Names
- Martin, William Henry
- Geographic Access
- Winch Street
- Street Address
- 6650 Winch Street
- Accession Code
- BV019.37.27
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 8 May 1950
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 4, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Pouring the cement / 6656 Winch St. / May 8th 1950"
- Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "611"
Images
Bert Martin outside of his house
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15058
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [195-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21.5 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Wilbert "Bert" Martin standing next to a car outside of his house at 6656 Winch Street in Burnaby. Two cars are parked in the driveway outside of the house.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21.5 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Wilbert "Bert" Martin standing next to a car outside of his house at 6656 Winch Street in Burnaby. Two cars are parked in the driveway outside of the house.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Residential - Houses
- Geographic Access
- Winch Street
- Accession Code
- BV019.37.33
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [195-]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 4, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Photographer
- Witwicki, E.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Bert Martin Winch St"
- Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Edwards Photographic Services / E. Witwicki / 6658 Winch St. N. Burnaby B.C."
Images
Interview with Maureen Olofson by Kathy Bossort October 14, 2015 - Track 3
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory571
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1942-1980
- Length
- 0:06:55
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s description of the food sources on the farm including the garden, food animals, berry picking and bears. She also describes what her parents did after giving up the farm, opening sporting good stores on Hastings Street and then in North Vanco…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s description of the food sources on the farm including the garden, food animals, berry picking and bears. She also describes what her parents did after giving up the farm, opening sporting good stores on Hastings Street and then in North Vancouver.
- Date Range
- 1942-1980
- Length
- 0:06:55
- Names
- Olofson, Axel
- GAK Fur Farm
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Westridge Area
- Lochdale Area
- Interviewer
- Bossort, Kathy
- Interview Date
- October 14, 2015
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with Maureen Olofson conducted by Kathy Bossort. Maureen Olofson was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Maureen Olofson’s memories of growing up on her parent’s Burnaby Mountain mink ranch between 1942 and 1950 and about the operation of the farm. She also talks about her parents’ history, her teaching career, and her thoughts about the beauty and value of Burnaby Mountain’s natural area.
- Biographical Notes
- Maureen Olofson was born 1938 in Glote, Harjedalen, Sweden, to Axel (1906-1998) and Kerstin Margareta (1906-1980). Axel and Kerstin Olofson, who had separately immigrated to Canada in 1928 and 1913 respectively, married in Canada and then returned to Sweden where Maureen was born. They moved to Burnaby in 1942 with their daughters Maureen and Anita Lea, and bought land and a mink ranch on Burnaby Mountain with their partners Gus Skofteby and Karin Ericksson (Kerstin’s sister). The GAK Fur Farm, located in the old Hastings Grove subdivision on 4th Avenue near Curtis Street, was one of the largest mink ranches in BC, an award winning operation with over 1200 mink animals. In 1950 the partners sold the land and the Olofson family moved to rented homes on Sperling Avenue. In 1952 Axel sold the last of his minks and opened a sporting goods store on Hastings Street. In 1954 the family moved to North Vancouver where Axel Olofson reestablished his sports business. Maureen attended Sperling Avenue School from Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 and Burnaby North High School to Gr. 11, completing school in North Vancouver, before going to UBC where she trained as a teacher. She returned to Burnaby in 1977 to teach, retiring in 1997. She is a volunteer with the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and the Dania Homes Society. Maureen continues to enjoy activities on Burnaby Mountain and works toward preserving the natural beauty of the mountain.
- Total Tracks
- 8
- Total Length
- 1:19:04
- Interviewee Name
- Olofson, B. Maureen
- Interview Location
- Maureen Olofson's home in Burnaby
- Interviewer Bio
- Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
Audio Tracks
Track three of interview with Maureen Olofson
Track three of interview with Maureen Olofson
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS196-004/MSS196-004_Track_3.mp3Easthope family home
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97765
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 cm x 11 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of the Easthope home located at 6671 Halifax Street in Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Easthope family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 cm x 11 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 451-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of the Easthope home located at 6671 Halifax Street in Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Residential - Houses
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Halifax Street
- Street Address
- 6671 Halifax Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
George Easthope
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97766
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 cm x 7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George Easthope sitting on a snow removal machine in front of the Easthope family home at 6671 Halifax Street.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Easthope family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 cm x 7 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 451-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George Easthope sitting on a snow removal machine in front of the Easthope family home at 6671 Halifax Street.
- Names
- Easthope, George Jr.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Halifax Street
- Street Address
- 6671 Halifax Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
Easthope car
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97782
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 cm x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a snow-covered car parked outside the Easthope's house at 6711 Halifax Street.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Easthope family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 cm x 12 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 451-019
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a snow-covered car parked outside the Easthope's house at 6711 Halifax Street.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Automobiles
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Halifax Street
- Street Address
- 6671 Halifax Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
Dorothy Easthope with bike
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97783
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 cm x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Dorothy Easthope posing with a bicycle outside the Easthope family home at 6671 Halifax Street.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Easthope family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 cm x 12 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 451-020
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Dorothy Easthope posing with a bicycle outside the Easthope family home at 6671 Halifax Street.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Automobiles
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Dorothy Easthope in back yard at 6671 Halifax St"
- Geographic Access
- Halifax Street
- Street Address
- 6671 Halifax Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
Easthope garden
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97955
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 cm x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the garden at the Easthope family home located at 6671 Halifax Street, facing northeast.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Easthope family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 cm x 9 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 451-022
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the garden at the Easthope family home located at 6671 Halifax Street, facing northeast.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "6671 Halifax St. Viewing to north north-east."
- Geographic Access
- Halifax Street
- Street Address
- 6671 Halifax Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
George Easthope
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97958
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w. ; 7 cm x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George Easthope tilling soil at the Easthope family garden at 6671 Halifax Street.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Easthope family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w. ; 7 cm x 12 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 451-025
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George Easthope tilling soil at the Easthope family garden at 6671 Halifax Street.
- Names
- Easthope, George Jr.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Halifax Street
- Street Address
- 6671 Halifax Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area