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Marlborough Neighbourhood
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark802
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Associated Dates
- 1955-2008
- Heritage Value
- The Marlborough Neighbourhood is another residential area that was witness to rapid growth and subdivision during the 1950s and 1960s, creating primarily single-family housing stock. In the 1970s and 1980s, as the commercial district around Kingsway grew, so too did higher density housing projects such as townhomes and condominiums.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Interview with Don Brown by Rod Fowler February 26, 1990 - Track 8
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory509
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1947-1990
- Length
- 00:11:47
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Don Brown identifying old businesses and stores on Kingsway, and talking about the operation of the interurban, the lack of cars after the war, and the two vehicles used by the Burnaby police in 1948. He talks about the expansion of Burnaby in the 1950‘s and t…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Don Brown identifying old businesses and stores on Kingsway, and talking about the operation of the interurban, the lack of cars after the war, and the two vehicles used by the Burnaby police in 1948. He talks about the expansion of Burnaby in the 1950‘s and the attempts to preserve heritage buildings and trees, historic records, and green space
- Date Range
- 1947-1990
- Photo Info
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Don Brown, November 2, 1997. Item no. 535-0979
- Length
- 00:11:47
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
- Maywood Area
- Interviewer
- Fowler, Rod
- Interview Date
- February 26, 1990
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with Don Brown, conducted by Rod Fowler. Don Brown 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 Don Brown’s description of the changes in Burnaby’s built and natural landscapes and socioeconomic conditions, especially between 1947 and 1975, the strong impression made on him by those changes evident in the interview. He talks about his work and career as a police officer with the Burnaby Provincial Police and RCMP. The interview also details his involvement in Burnaby politics and volunteer community groups. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
- Biographical Notes
- Donald Neil “Don” Brown was born in Birmingham, England May 4, 1919, and immigrated with his parents and siblings to Winnipeg in 1922. At the outbreak of WWII Don Brown left high school and enlisted in the 12th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, serving six years in the army. Before going overseas he married Helen Birch in 1939. In 1947 Don Brown joined the B.C. Provincial Police which was absorbed by the RCMP in 1950. He worked as a police officer in Burnaby from 1947 to 1954, and then was transferred to Ottawa (with a stop in Regina) for nine and a half years where he attended Carleton University to study forensics. In 1963 Don Brown was transferred back to Vancouver and bought and moved into a house on Watling Street in Burnaby where he still lived in 1990. Another transfer took him to Edmonton for five years, returning to Burnaby in 1975. Following retirement in 1980 with the rank of Supervisor and after 22 years in forensic laboratories, Don Brown started his own business as a private document examiner. Don Brown was active in Burnaby politics, serving as Alderman from 1979-1985. He was also involved in many community groups including the South Burnaby Men’s Club, which he helped found in 1952, as well as active in the Burnaby Historical Society, and served on the Burnaby School Board, Burnaby Centennial Committee, and the Community College for the Retired. Don and Helen Brown had six children: Donna, Don, Gina, Patricia, Christopher and Susan. Don Brown died May 16, 2009.
- Total Tracks
- 14
- Total Length
- 01:35:07
- Interviewee Name
- Brown, Donald N. "Don"
- 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.
Images
Audio Tracks
Track eight of interview with Don Brown
Track eight of interview with Don Brown
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS187-016/MSS187-016_Track%208.mp3Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36110
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1980]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel at 3412 Kingsway taken from inside the stone fence. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1980]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-033
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel at 3412 Kingsway taken from inside the stone fence. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 3 b&w copy negatives accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel and stone fence
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36111
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1980]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel from the edge of the stone fence, to the right of the chapel located at 3412 Kingsway.This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1980]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-034
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel from the edge of the stone fence, to the right of the chapel located at 3412 Kingsway.This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 3 b&w copy negatives accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel and peaked fence
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36112
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 17, 1980
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 22.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel at 3412 Kingsway taken from the edge of the peaked stone fence. A crow is pecking at the front lawn. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 17, 1980
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 22.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-035
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel at 3412 Kingsway taken from the edge of the peaked stone fence. A crow is pecking at the front lawn. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 3 b&w copy negatives accompanying
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY CRAIG HODGE"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36113
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1980]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the bank of windows on the right and edge of the front door at the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel at 3142 Kingsway. The chapel's front walk handrail and ramp are also partially visible. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1980]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-036
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the bank of windows on the right and edge of the front door at the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel at 3142 Kingsway. The chapel's front walk handrail and ramp are also partially visible. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY CRAIG HODGE"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Director
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36114
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 19, 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of funeral director, Kim Ingenthron, standing at the front enterance to the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel at 3412 Kingsway. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 19, 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-037
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of funeral director, Kim Ingenthron, standing at the front enterance to the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel at 3412 Kingsway. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Battistoni, Peter
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY PETER BATTISTONI"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel's iron gate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36115
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1981]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 24 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel's stone wall and iron gate, located at 3412 Kingsway. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1981]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 24 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-038
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel's stone wall and iron gate, located at 3412 Kingsway. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Subjects
- Structures - Fences
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY CRAIG HODGE"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel stained glass
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36116
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1981]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a stained glass window (manufactured by the Royal City Glass Company) and surrounding ivy leaves at the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel, located at 3412 Kingsway. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1981]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-039
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a stained glass window (manufactured by the Royal City Glass Company) and surrounding ivy leaves at the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel, located at 3412 Kingsway. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY CRAIG HODGE"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel stained glass
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36117
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1981]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 14 print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a stained glass window (manufactured by the Royal City Glass Company) at the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel, located at 3412 Kingsway (renumbered the 5100 block of Kingsway). This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1981]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 14 print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-040
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a stained glass window (manufactured by the Royal City Glass Company) at the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel, located at 3412 Kingsway (renumbered the 5100 block of Kingsway). This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY CRAIG HODGE"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Director
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36118
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 19, 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 22.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Royal Oak Funeral Director, Don Layton standing inside the Chapel. The Royal Oak Funeral Chapel was located at 3142 Kingsway. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 19, 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 22.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-041
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Royal Oak Funeral Director, Don Layton standing inside the Chapel. The Royal Oak Funeral Chapel was located at 3142 Kingsway. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Battistoni, Peter
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of print reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY PETER BATTISTONI"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel foyer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36119
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 19, 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Royal Oak Funeral Director, Kim Ingenthron walking through the foyer of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel at 3142 Kingsway. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 19, 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-042
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Royal Oak Funeral Director, Kim Ingenthron walking through the foyer of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel at 3142 Kingsway. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Battistoni, Peter
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of print reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY PETER BATTISTONI"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel being boarded up
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36120
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [November] 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 16 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel in the process of being boarded up to be moved. A man and his german shepard are walking towards the building. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [November] 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 16 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-043
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel in the process of being boarded up to be moved. A man and his german shepard are walking towards the building. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 3 b&w copy negatives accompanying
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY CRAIG HODGE"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel preparing to move
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36121
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 15, 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel as it was being prepared to be moved. A large pile of granite pieces are visible just inside the wrought iron gate. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 15, 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 19 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-044
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel as it was being prepared to be moved. A large pile of granite pieces are visible just inside the wrought iron gate. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 3 b&w copy negatives accompanying
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY CRAIG HODGE"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel preparing to move
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36122
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 15, 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel as it gets ready to be moved 50 paces. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 15, 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 19 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-045
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel as it gets ready to be moved 50 paces. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 3 b&w copy negatives accompanying
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "COLUMBIAN PHOTO BY CRAIG HODGE"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel being dragged by a truck
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36123
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [November] 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel being dragged 50 paces by a Nickel Bros. semi-trailer truck. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [November] 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-046
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel being dragged 50 paces by a Nickel Bros. semi-trailer truck. This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- King, Basil
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 3 b&w copy negatives accompanying
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: Basil King Photo
- Newspaper clipping glued to verso of photograph reads: "ON THE MOVE... The old Royal Oak Funeral Home is north to make way for a commercial development on the Burnaby took a big ride Friday-- exactly 25 pace to the site.""Columbian photo by Basil King"
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Royal Oak Funeral Chapel being moved
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36124
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [November] 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 22.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of Burnaby residents watching from across the street as the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel is moved 25 paces This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [November] 1981
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 22.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-047
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of Burnaby residents watching from across the street as the Royal Oak Funeral Chapel is moved 25 paces This building is also known as 'Glenedward' and its address has been renumbered 5152 Kingsway.
- Names
- Royal Oak Funeral Chapel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- King, Basil
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 3 b&w copy negatives accompanying
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: Basil King Photo
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 5152 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Bonsor Hall
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38282
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Bonsor Hall (originally 6637 Fern Avenue). In the foreground, construction debris can be seen and the skytrain is visible in the background. A note with this photograph indicates that this building was originally the Burnaby School Board Office.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 13 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 386-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Bonsor Hall (originally 6637 Fern Avenue). In the foreground, construction debris can be seen and the skytrain is visible in the background. A note with this photograph indicates that this building was originally the Burnaby School Board Office.
- Names
- Bonsor Hall
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph.
- Geographic Access
- Fern Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
Empty lot
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38283
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 11 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the site of Bonsor Hall, on Fern Avenue, after demolition. A blue car is visible.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 11 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 386-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the site of Bonsor Hall, on Fern Avenue, after demolition. A blue car is visible.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Automobiles
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Fern Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
Images
South Burnaby Cenotaph
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark860
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Description
- The South Burnaby Cenotaph is located in Bonsor Park at the corner of Nelson Avenue and Imperial Street. The cenotaph commemorates those lost in the First World War, Second World War and the Korean War.
- Associated Dates
- 1988
- Other Names
- Bonsor Park Cenotaph
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Other Names
- Bonsor Park Cenotaph
- Geographic Access
- Nelson Avenue
- Associated Dates
- 1988
- Description
- The South Burnaby Cenotaph is located in Bonsor Park at the corner of Nelson Avenue and Imperial Street. The cenotaph commemorates those lost in the First World War, Second World War and the Korean War.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Marlborough Area
- Community
- Burnaby
- Cadastral Identifier
- P.I.D. No. 027-719-375
- Boundaries
- The property (Bonsor Park) is comprised of a single municipally-owned property located at 6749 Nelson Avenue.
- Area
- 3570.00
- Contributing Resource
- Landscape Feature
- Structure
- Ownership
- Public (local)
- Street Address
- 6749 Nelson Avenue
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View