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West Burnaby School BC

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34809
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 7.5 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of West Burnaby School (later renamed Kingsway West School). The sign on building on the right reads, "Gymnasium & Technical School."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Grace Pletcher subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 7.5 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
137-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1985-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of West Burnaby School (later renamed Kingsway West School). The sign on building on the right reads, "Gymnasium & Technical School."
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Buildings - Schools
Names
Kingsway West School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Barrowclough, G.A.
Notes
Title taken from photographer's title
Photographer's title reads: "West Burnaby School, BC / Barrowclough Cards"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4800 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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West Burnaby School Class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35390
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Division II class, West Burnaby School. Identified: (bottom, far right) Jack Gillmore. Teacher: Miss Helena Crake. Jack Gillmore was the son of Charles R. Gillmore and Jean Gillmore.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-247
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Division II class, West Burnaby School. Identified: (bottom, far right) Jack Gillmore. Teacher: Miss Helena Crake. Jack Gillmore was the son of Charles R. Gillmore and Jean Gillmore.
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Crake, Helena
Gillmore, Jack
Kingsway West School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Barrowclough, G.A.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4800 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Jack Gillmore

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35392
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jack Gillmore holding a bantam. The long ranch home and chicken pens can be seen. Jack was the son of Charles R. Gillmore who operated the Red Feather Poultry Ranch on Keefer Road (later becoming 6350 McKay Avenue).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-249
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jack Gillmore holding a bantam. The long ranch home and chicken pens can be seen. Jack was the son of Charles R. Gillmore who operated the Red Feather Poultry Ranch on Keefer Road (later becoming 6350 McKay Avenue).
Subjects
Animals - Poultry
Agriculture - Farms
Names
Gillmore, Jack
Red Feather Poultry Ranch
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Street Address
6350 McKay Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Gillmore Poultry Farm

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35388
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of (left to right) Jack Gillmore and his mother, Jean Gillmore, feeding some of the 2,000 chickens on Red Feather Poultry Ranch on Keefer Road (later becoming 6350 McKay Avenue). The ranch was founded by Charles Reginald Gillmore. Charles R. Gillmore was married to Jean Leslie Mills an…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-245
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of (left to right) Jack Gillmore and his mother, Jean Gillmore, feeding some of the 2,000 chickens on Red Feather Poultry Ranch on Keefer Road (later becoming 6350 McKay Avenue). The ranch was founded by Charles Reginald Gillmore. Charles R. Gillmore was married to Jean Leslie Mills and was a principal in Gillmore, Mills & Co. of 170 Water Street in Vancouver.
Subjects
Animals - Poultry
Agriculture - Farms
Names
Gillmore, Jack
Gillmore, Jean
Red Feather Poultry Ranch
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Street Address
6350 McKay Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Gillmore Poultry Farm

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35389
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of ducks on the Red Feather Poultry Ranch located on Keefer Road (later becoming 6350 McKay Avenue). The long ranch house is faintly discernable in the background. The farm was operated by Charles R. Gillmore.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-246
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of ducks on the Red Feather Poultry Ranch located on Keefer Road (later becoming 6350 McKay Avenue). The long ranch house is faintly discernable in the background. The farm was operated by Charles R. Gillmore.
Subjects
Animals - Poultry
Agriculture - Farms
Names
Red Feather Poultry Ranch
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Street Address
6350 McKay Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

West Burnaby School class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35391
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Division II class, West Burnaby School. Identified: (far left) Jack Gillmore. Teacher: Miss Crake (not in photograph). Jack was the son of Charles R. Gillmore and Jean Gillmore.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-248
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Division II class, West Burnaby School. Identified: (far left) Jack Gillmore. Teacher: Miss Crake (not in photograph). Jack was the son of Charles R. Gillmore and Jean Gillmore.
Names
Gillmore, Jack
Kingsway West School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4800 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

West Burnaby School grounds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37148
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1911 and 1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the buildings on the West Burnaby (later renamed Kingsway West) School grounds.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1911 and 1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Disney family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
325-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1996-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the buildings on the West Burnaby (later renamed Kingsway West) School grounds.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Names
Kingsway West School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Disney, John Harold "Jack"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4800 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

West Burnaby School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37149
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1911 and 1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph focusing on the larger building on the West Burnaby (later renamed Kingsway West) School grounds. Also included in the photograph are the Manual Training Building and the School Board office.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1911 and 1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Disney family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
325-021
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1996-04
Scope and Content
Photograph focusing on the larger building on the West Burnaby (later renamed Kingsway West) School grounds. Also included in the photograph are the Manual Training Building and the School Board office.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Names
Kingsway West School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Disney, John Harold "Jack"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4800 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Logging in Central Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38510
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men logging in Central Park. The man on the left is Evan Baker but the other man is unidentified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
449-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men logging in Central Park. The man on the left is Evan Baker but the other man is unidentified.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Occupations - Lumberjacks
Woodworking Tools and Equipment
Names
Baker, Evan
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

West Burnaby School playing field

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription54511
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1911 and 1915]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back playing field at West Burnaby (later renamed Kingsway West) School.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1911 and 1915]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Disney family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
325-043
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1996-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back playing field at West Burnaby (later renamed Kingsway West) School.
Names
Kingsway West School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Disney, John Harold "Jack"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4800 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

W.F. Silver house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35006
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[ca. 1912] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the house of William F. Silver, Kingsway at Silver Avenue. An automobile, believed to be the family's 1911 Winton, is parked outside, and people are seated and standing on the right side of the photograph beside the house.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[ca. 1912] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Silver family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
173-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the house of William F. Silver, Kingsway at Silver Avenue. An automobile, believed to be the family's 1911 Winton, is parked outside, and people are seated and standing on the right side of the photograph beside the house.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Silver Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Hopper family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35081
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mrs. Hopper and her grandchildren, Betty and Lois Atkinson, in the sideyard of a house on Kathleen Avenue. They are standing on a board sidewalk, and the flowers surrounding the house are in bloom.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Davies family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
190-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-41
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mrs. Hopper and her grandchildren, Betty and Lois Atkinson, in the sideyard of a house on Kathleen Avenue. They are standing on a board sidewalk, and the flowers surrounding the house are in bloom.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Sidewalks
Names
Atkinson, Betty
Atkinson, Lois
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kathleen Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Gordon Presbyterian Church Refreshment Tent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35100
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912] (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. Banners above the door of the tent read, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments" and "Hot Meals." Other banners and penants read, "God Save the King" and "Canada." Nine women an…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912] (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Gordon Presbyterian Church subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
193-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1987-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. Banners above the door of the tent read, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments" and "Hot Meals." Other banners and penants read, "God Save the King" and "Canada." Nine women and two men are standing outside the tent. The women are wearing aprons. There is an automobile parked on the right side of the photograph.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Structures - Tents
Names
Gordon Presbyterian Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Gordon Presbyterian Church Refreshment Tent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35101
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912] (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.4 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. A sign above the door of the tent reads, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments." Eight women and two men are standing outside the tent. The women are wearing aprons. Pennants …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912] (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Gordon Presbyterian Church subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.4 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
193-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1987-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. A sign above the door of the tent reads, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments." Eight women and two men are standing outside the tent. The women are wearing aprons. Pennants on the tent read, "Canada."
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Structures - Tents
Names
Gordon Presbyterian Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

West Burnaby School Class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35272
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grade 1 class at West Burnaby School (later renamed Kingsway West School). In the back row, second from right is Grace Dallamore (Grace Dallamore married Tom Corbett in 1930).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-129
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grade 1 class at West Burnaby School (later renamed Kingsway West School). In the back row, second from right is Grace Dallamore (Grace Dallamore married Tom Corbett in 1930).
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Kingsway West School
McCarthy, Grace Dallamore Corbett
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4800 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Wilson family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35784
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photgraph of the Wilson family home at 3317 Wilson Avenue (later renumbered 6088 Wilson Avenue). This second home on Wilson Avenue was bigger than the family's first home on Westminster Road, with seven rooms.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-642
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photgraph of the Wilson family home at 3317 Wilson Avenue (later renumbered 6088 Wilson Avenue). This second home on Wilson Avenue was bigger than the family's first home on Westminster Road, with seven rooms.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Wilson Avenue
Street Address
6088 Wilson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Inauguration of the water system at Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35938
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 16, 1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.9 x 14.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Reeve Weart addressing a crowd gathered around the bandstand in Central Park for the inauguration of Burnaby Water Works. The Reeve is standing as he looks towards the crowd. Other men are seated in a semi-circle inside the bandstand. This was known as "Splash Day."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 16, 1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.9 x 14.0 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-798
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Reeve Weart addressing a crowd gathered around the bandstand in Central Park for the inauguration of Burnaby Water Works. The Reeve is standing as he looks towards the crowd. Other men are seated in a semi-circle inside the bandstand. This was known as "Splash Day."
Subjects
Buildings - Recreational - Bandstands
Persons - Crowds
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Public Services - Utilities
Public Services - Public Works
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Weart, R.W.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Annotation of back of postcard reads, "July 16 - 1912 / Inauguration of the water system at Burnaby"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Land clearing crew

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38191
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.2 x 4.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a land clearing crew, with horses and tools, in the Metrotown area near McKay Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.2 x 4.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-778
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a land clearing crew, with horses and tools, in the Metrotown area near McKay Avenue.
Subjects
Transportation - Horses
Land Clearing
Occupations - Labourers
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Ernest Pitman family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35063
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.2 x 6.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr and Mrs. Ernest Pitman's house on Cassie Avenue. A man is standing at the top of the porch stairs. Note the board sidewalk in front of the house. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads; "July 1913 / Cassie Ave / Home of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Pitman."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pitman family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.2 x 6.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
186-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-35
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr and Mrs. Ernest Pitman's house on Cassie Avenue. A man is standing at the top of the porch stairs. Note the board sidewalk in front of the house. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads; "July 1913 / Cassie Ave / Home of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Pitman."
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Sidewalks
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Cassie Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

George Leaf General Store

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the second George Leaf General Store, located on Keefer Road (now McKay Avenue). Bob Burgess (half-brother to George Leaf) was the manager of the store. George Leaf's first general store, located at 12th Avenue and 6th Street, 7745 6th Street, burned down in 1913.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-219
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the second George Leaf General Store, located on Keefer Road (now McKay Avenue). Bob Burgess (half-brother to George Leaf) was the manager of the store. George Leaf's first general store, located at 12th Avenue and 6th Street, 7745 6th Street, burned down in 1913.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - General Stores
Transportation - Horses
Transportation - Wagons
Names
George Leaf General Store
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

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