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Central Park

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1891
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Associated Dates
1891
Heritage Value
In 1860, as the Royal Engineers constructed the road from New Westminster to Vancouver (now Kingsway), a military reserve was set aside at the trail's highest point along the ridge. This reserve provided a particularly good scenic look-out since the original forest had burned down prior to 1860, the remaining stumps offered unobstructed views. By the 1880s, the city council of both New Westminster and Vancouver eyed the reserve as potential recreation ground. As construction of the tram line was underway, the Provincial Government moved to designate the whole reserve as a park. On January 14, 1891, the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia proclaimed it as a public recreation ground.
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
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Central Park Neighbourhood

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1925-1954
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1925-1954
Heritage Value
Although still largely a rural area during the 1920s, subdivisions began appearing in the Central Park neighbourhood at this time. Development was slowed by the Great Depression of the 1930s but the influx of commercial buildings and new housing initiatives in the post-war boom led to a period of rapid growth especially in the Garden Village subdivision which was undertaken in 1953 with the plan to build 500 modern homes in the 140-acre site. Despite the closure of the interurban line in 1953, the neighbourhood remained an active commercial and residential centre.
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Central Park Neighbourhood

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1891-1904
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1891-1904
Heritage Value
Central Park was one of the first and fastest-growing communities in Burnaby. Located along the electric tram line and the Vancouver Road (Kingsway), it was also chosen for a government settlement project referred to as the Central Park Small Holdings. The lands held by the Provincial Government were subdivided and sold around 1894 and by 1899 the settlement was large enough to warrant the construction of an Anglican Church there.
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Central Park Tramline

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1891
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1891
Heritage Value
In the 1890s, local entrepreneurs launched electric railways in Vancouver, New Westminster, and Victoria, eager to cash in on the promise of future growth in the major cities of the time. In the Lower Mainland, two companies started building electric rail in 1890: the Westminster and Vancouver Tramway Co., which undertook the ambitious project of building the first real interurban line from New Westminster to Vancouver, and the Westminster Street Railway, who eventually built streetcar service and installed electric lighting in New Westminster. By April 20, 1891, both companies merged to form the Westminster and Vancouver Tramway Company. Local entrepreneurs Henry V. Edmonds, David Oppenheimer, Benjamin Douglas, and Samuel McIntosh, were the directors, all of whom had extensive real estate holdings in the area. Interurban service launched on June 3, 1891, travelling along 12 miles of track from New Westminster to eastern Vancouver, running through Burnaby – which was then an unincorporated area. Installing the single-track line from Vancouver to New Westminster through uneven, forested terrain was a mammoth undertaking. The clearing of the 100-foot right of way and laying the track called for a large work force, some of whom were Chinese "gandy dancers" who had worked on the Canadian Pacific Railway lines. The line was eventually taken over by the B.C. Electric Railway Company in 1897, who remained the owners until the line was finally closed on October 23, 1953 and replaced with the modern bus system. The construction of the SkyTrain along the old route in 1986 reintroduced passenger rail to this historic transportation corridor.
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Kelly-Douglas Company

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1946
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Associated Dates
1946
Heritage Value
The Kelly Douglas Company was founded in 1896 as a wholesale grocery business. It enjoyed rapid success during the Klondike Goldrush of 1898 when it became a primary supplier for prospectors. In 1946, its headquarters moved from Vancouver to Burnaby and a manufacturing plant and warehouse was built on the site.
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Street Address
4700 Kingsway
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Maywood Neighbourhood

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1955-2008
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1955-2008
Heritage Value
Burnaby's Maywood Neighbourhood consists of the Metrotown Town Centre - one of four Town Centres in the City. Metrotown is one of the region's most developed and fastest growing centres. It is served by the first SkyTrain line developed in the mid-1980s and anchored by B.C.'s largest shopping and entertainment complex. As an older centre that has progressively added new developments over the years, Metrotown offers a range of housing types and tenures from three-storey walk-up apartments to modern residential towers.
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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West Burnaby School (aka Kingsway West School)

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1896
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Associated Dates
1896
Heritage Value
West Burnaby School was to be Burnaby's second public school and it served the children who lived along the tram line and Vancouver Road (Kingsway).
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
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24-hour relay at Swangard Stadium

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a runner wearing a cow-spotted costume during a 24-hour relay race at Swangard Stadium. Other runners and participants with a banner are on the track behind the runner and many people are sitting in the stands in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3231
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a runner wearing a cow-spotted costume during a 24-hour relay race at Swangard Stadium. Other runners and participants with a banner are on the track behind the runner and many people are sitting in the stands in the background.
Subjects
Events
Events - Fundraising
Recreational Activities
Buildings - Recreational - Stadiums
Names
Swangard Stadium
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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1927 "Durant" Automobile

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37733
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[ca. 1941] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a 1927 "Durant" automobile, parked in front of the home of Annie and Jim Ellis at 2924 Silver Avenue (later renumbered 6113 Silver Avenue). The Ford Motor plant is visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[ca. 1941] (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 ; 2.7 x 4.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-321
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a 1927 "Durant" automobile, parked in front of the home of Annie and Jim Ellis at 2924 Silver Avenue (later renumbered 6113 Silver Avenue). The Ford Motor plant is visible in the background.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Names
Ford Motor Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Silver Avenue
Street Address
6113 Silver Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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2924 Silver Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37745
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.6 x 4.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of 2924 Silver Ave (later renumbered 6113 Silver Avenue), taken form across the street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941] (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 ; 2.6 x 4.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-333
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of 2924 Silver Ave (later renumbered 6113 Silver Avenue), taken form across the street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Silver Avenue
Street Address
6113 Silver Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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4322-4342 Victory St

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 1992
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
56 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the houses located between 4322-4342 Victory Street - addresses that no longer exist. The Skytrain Expo line is visible in the background of some photographs.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 1992
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
56 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-054
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the houses located between 4322-4342 Victory Street - addresses that no longer exist. The Skytrain Expo line is visible in the background of some photographs.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Transportation - Public Transit
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 92-304-B
Geographic Access
Victory Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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4390 Grange Street, Bby [sic]

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94319
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
22 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of a high-rise apartment complex located at 4390 Grange Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
22 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-104
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of a high-rise apartment complex located at 4390 Grange Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 94-353-B
Geographic Access
Grange Street
Street Address
4390 Grange Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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5899 Wilson Ave.

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
20 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 5899 Wilson Avenue and a tower under construction near the corner of Wilson Avenue and Kingsway.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
20 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-099
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 5899 Wilson Avenue and a tower under construction near the corner of Wilson Avenue and Kingsway.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 94-247-B
Geographic Access
Wilson Avenue
Street Address
5899 Wilson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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5899 Wilson Ave

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of a high-rise tower under construction at 5899 Wilson Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-105
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of a high-rise tower under construction at 5899 Wilson Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 94-365-B
Photographer identified as "J.C."
Geographic Access
Wilson Avenue
Street Address
5899 Wilson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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6100 Block Kathleen Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37653
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1943 or 1944] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking north on Kathleen Avenue from the 6100 block of Kathleen Avenue after a snowfall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1943 or 1944] (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 ; 3.1 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-241
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking north on Kathleen Avenue from the 6100 block of Kathleen Avenue after a snowfall.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Kathleen Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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6113 Silver Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37769
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1945 and 1949] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 3.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of 6113 Silver Avenue, the Ellis family home, in the snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1945 and 1949] (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 ; 2.7 x 3.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-357
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of 6113 Silver Avenue, the Ellis family home, in the snow.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Silver Avenue
Street Address
6113 Silver Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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6113 Silver Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37781
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948 or 1949] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of fire damage at the side of 6113 Silver Avenue, the Ellis family home. A ladder is leaning against the side of the house, and a person can be seen in the window.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948 or 1949] (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 ; 2.8 x 4.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-369
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of fire damage at the side of 6113 Silver Avenue, the Ellis family home. A ladder is leaning against the side of the house, and a person can be seen in the window.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Silver Avenue
Street Address
6113 Silver Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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6113 Silver Avenue addition

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37779
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1947] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of an addition to 6113 Silver Avenue, the Ellis family home. Three people are sitting on the roof of the house.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1947] (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 ; 2.5 x 3.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-367
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of an addition to 6113 Silver Avenue, the Ellis family home. Three people are sitting on the roof of the house.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Silver Avenue
Street Address
6113 Silver Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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6113 Silver Avenue addition

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37780
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1947] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograpm of the completed construction of an addition to 6113 Silver Avenue, the Ellis family home. Another house and car can be seen to the left.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1947] (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 ; 2.5 x 3.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-368
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograpm of the completed construction of an addition to 6113 Silver Avenue, the Ellis family home. Another house and car can be seen to the left.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Silver Avenue
Street Address
6113 Silver Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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6451 Telford Ave

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94300
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
22 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of a self-storage business located at 6451 Telford Avenue - an address that no longer exists.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
22 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-085
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of a self-storage business located at 6451 Telford Avenue - an address that no longer exists.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 94-011-B
Photographer identified as "K.H."
Geographic Access
Telford Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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