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Simpson-Sears
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark696
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Associated Dates
- 1954
- Heritage Value
- The Simpson-Sears store on Kingsway opened in 1954 and was the second Simpson-Sears to be located in British Columbia. The store helped to solidify the neighbourhood's growing reputation as a major commercial centre in the Lower Mainland and became a prototype for the company's large format stores across Canada.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
- Street Address
- 4700 Kingsway
Images
Application of BC Electric Railway to Construct a Spur Line from the Central Park Right-of-way to the Simpson-Sears Development
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport46396
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45644
- Meeting Date
- 23-Feb-1953
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45644
- Meeting Date
- 23-Feb-1953
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application of Simpson Sears for an Exchange of the Present Lane Running Parallel and to the West of Bonsor Avenue North of the South Half of Lot 8 to be Exchanged for Said Lot 8 South Half
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport44500
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44613
- Meeting Date
- 6-Sep-1955
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44613
- Meeting Date
- 6-Sep-1955
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application of Simpson Sears Limited for Land Exchange - DL 152
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport44426
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44684
- Meeting Date
- 11-Oct-1955
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44684
- Meeting Date
- 11-Oct-1955
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Approval for Simpson-Sears Ltd. To Construct a Storm Drain Through and Under Sussex Avenue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport46395
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45643
- Meeting Date
- 23-Feb-1953
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45643
- Meeting Date
- 23-Feb-1953
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Driveways Utilized by the Simpson Sears Store and the Super Value Store
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport45470
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45269
- Meeting Date
- 23-Aug-1954
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45269
- Meeting Date
- 23-Aug-1954
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Letter from Doris Hartley re: #49 Bus at Simpson-Sears
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport24092
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 17404
- Meeting Date
- 3-Aug-1976
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 50
- Item No.
- 21
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 17404
- Meeting Date
- 3-Aug-1976
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 50
- Item No.
- 21
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Opening of Simpson Sears
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport45685
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45050
- Meeting Date
- 3-May-1954
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45050
- Meeting Date
- 3-May-1954
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Opening of Simpson-Sears
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55632
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles MacSorley (left) speaking into a microphone at the opening of Simpson-Sears. The man standing to the right of Charles is identified as Mr. Haskell. The microphones have the call letters CKNW on them.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-026
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles MacSorley (left) speaking into a microphone at the opening of Simpson-Sears. The man standing to the right of Charles is identified as Mr. Haskell. The microphones have the call letters CKNW on them.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Caption on recto reads: "Opening Simpson-Sears 1954 Mr. Haskell"
- Geographic Access
- Sussex Avenue
- Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Proposed Diversion by Simpson-Sears Limited of the Lane Lying West of Bonsor Avenue between Irmin Street and Jutland Street
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42822
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 39385
- Meeting Date
- 19-Aug-1957
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 39385
- Meeting Date
- 19-Aug-1957
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Proposed Lane Exchange between the Corporation and Simpson-Sears Ltd.
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42847
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 39367
- Meeting Date
- 12-Aug-1957
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 39367
- Meeting Date
- 12-Aug-1957
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Ribbon cutting ceremony for Simpson-Sears
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55635
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles MacSorley (centre) and two unidentified men at the Simpson-Sears ribbon cutting ceremony.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-029
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles MacSorley (centre) and two unidentified men at the Simpson-Sears ribbon cutting ceremony.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Sussex Avenue
- Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Ribbon cutting ceremony for Simpson-Sears
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55636
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1954]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles MacSorley (centre) and two unidentified men at the Simpson-Sears ribbon cutting ceremony.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1954]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-030
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles MacSorley (centre) and two unidentified men at the Simpson-Sears ribbon cutting ceremony.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Sussex Avenue
- Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Ribbon cutting ceremony for Simpson-Sears
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55637
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1954]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles MacSorley cutting the ribbon at the opening of Simpson-Sears. A large crowd is gathered behind him.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1954]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-031
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles MacSorley cutting the ribbon at the opening of Simpson-Sears. A large crowd is gathered behind him.
- Subjects
- Events - Openings
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Persons - Crowds
- Buildings - Commercial - Stores
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Sussex Avenue
- Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Simpson-Sears
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79135
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 13, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows Simpson-Sears store at 4750 Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 13, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 556-176
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2013-13
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows Simpson-Sears store at 4750 Kingsway.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Commercial - Stores
- Names
- Simpsons-Sears Limited
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- McCarron, John
- Notes
- Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
- 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 4750 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Simpson-Sears Limited Request to Exchange a Portion of the Lane Originally Proposed to be Cancelled, Extending from Irving Street Southerly through Property Owned by the Company
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42918
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 39243
- Meeting Date
- 22-Jul-1957
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 39243
- Meeting Date
- 22-Jul-1957
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Simpson-Sears Parking Lot
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport27661
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 21602
- Meeting Date
- 22-Oct-1973
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 79
- Item No.
- 18
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 21602
- Meeting Date
- 22-Oct-1973
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 79
- Item No.
- 18
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Traffic Congestion on Kingsway in the Vicinity of Simpson Sears Store
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport45771
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44967
- Meeting Date
- 5-Apr-1954
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 44967
- Meeting Date
- 5-Apr-1954
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Traffic Control in Connection with Simpson-Sears Parking Lot
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport45437
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45331
- Meeting Date
- 7-Sep-1954
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 45331
- Meeting Date
- 7-Sep-1954
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Lake City Neighbourhood
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark793
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Associated Dates
- 1955-2008
- Heritage Value
- When Simon Fraser University opened in 1965, approximately sixteen industrial properties had been developed in the Lake City Industrial Park. In addition, significant tracts of land in the western portion had been pre-cleared and graded in anticipation of additional development, while most of the eastern half remained forested. Some of the early companies to locate in the area were Nabob Foods, Volkswagen Canada, British Columbia Television Broadcasting, Simpson Sears, and H.Y. Louie Company Limited. Both Imperial Oil and Shell Oil established petroleum storage and distribution facilities in the area. Initially a heavy industrial area, by 1979, single family neighbourhoods south of Lougheed Highway and west of Eagle Creek had been largely developed. By the mid1980's, the Burnaby 200 multi-family development along Forest Grove Drive had also been completed.
- Planning Study Area
- Lake City Area