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Edmonds Bus Loop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto34597
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.7 x 4.6 cm
- Item No.
- 066-001
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway with a broken fence in the foreground. No buses are visible.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Series
- Burnaby Historical Society Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 066-001
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.7 x 4.6 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway with a broken fence in the foreground. No buses are visible.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w photograph accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Kingsway
- Burnaby - Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
Edmonds Bus Loop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto34598
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.4 x 4.5 cm
- Item No.
- 066-002
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway. There is a bus stop sign for the 31 Douglas and 58 SFU with "For bus information phone 261-4211" written at the bottom. No buses are visible.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Series
- Burnaby Historical Society Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 066-002
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.4 x 4.5 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway. There is a bus stop sign for the 31 Douglas and 58 SFU with "For bus information phone 261-4211" written at the bottom. No buses are visible.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w photograph accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Kingsway
- Burnaby - Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
Edmonds Bus Loop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto34600
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.5 x 4.6 cm
- Item No.
- 066-004
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway including two buses, a bus shelter, and a telephone booth. Stores and billboards, including one for "Mounties play-by-play" on CKWX, can be seen in the background.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Series
- Burnaby Historical Society Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 066-004
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.5 x 4.6 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway including two buses, a bus shelter, and a telephone booth. Stores and billboards, including one for "Mounties play-by-play" on CKWX, can be seen in the background.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w photograph accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Kingsway
- Burnaby - Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
Edmonds Bus Loop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto34601
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.6 x 4.6 cm
- Item No.
- 066-005
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway, including a broken fence. Interurban tram no. 1223 is visible in the upper right of the photograph.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Series
- Burnaby Historical Society Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 066-005
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.6 x 4.6 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway, including a broken fence. Interurban tram no. 1223 is visible in the upper right of the photograph.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w photograph accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Kingsway
- Burnaby - Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
Edmonds Bus Loop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto34602
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.4 x 4.6 cm
- Item No.
- 066-006
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway, including a bus shelter and telephone booth with a broken fence in front. A Safeway sign can be seen in the background.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Series
- Burnaby Historical Society Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 066-006
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.4 x 4.6 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway, including a bus shelter and telephone booth with a broken fence in front. A Safeway sign can be seen in the background.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w photograph accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Kingsway
- Burnaby - Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
Edmonds Bus Loop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto34603
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.7 x 4.6 cm
- Item No.
- 066-007
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop with brush and garbage at the side of the road. A bus shelter can be seen in the background.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Series
- Burnaby Historical Society Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 066-007
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4.7 x 4.6 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop with brush and garbage at the side of the road. A bus shelter can be seen in the background.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w photograph accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Kingsway
- Burnaby - Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October 7, 1998
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 21 cm
- Item No.
- 535-1373
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a SkyTrain car on the tracks.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October 7, 1998
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 535-1373
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 21 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a SkyTrain car on the tracks.
- Creator
- Burnaby NewsLeader
- Subjects
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby File 3983 B / 21 x 30 p 9 / NW 5"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
- Accompanying caption reads: "Oct 7, 1998, 3983: / Crack dealers use SkyTrain as transportation between Metrotown and New Westminster."
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.25.1
- Description
- This is a hand-held metal punch with a spring between the handles. The name "H. Likeness" is engraved into both sides of the punch. It has an accompanying leather holster with a brass snap.
- Object History
- This transfer punch belonged to Harold Likeness. Harold's parents lived in Burnaby, and Harold also lived in Burnaby throughout his life. He drove a bus in Burnaby from about 1955 until 1988. Harold worked at Kensington Depot when it opened in Burnaby in the 1970s. He drove buses around Burnaby, a…
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.25.1
- Description
- This is a hand-held metal punch with a spring between the handles. The name "H. Likeness" is engraved into both sides of the punch. It has an accompanying leather holster with a brass snap.
- Object History
- This transfer punch belonged to Harold Likeness. Harold's parents lived in Burnaby, and Harold also lived in Burnaby throughout his life. He drove a bus in Burnaby from about 1955 until 1988. Harold worked at Kensington Depot when it opened in Burnaby in the 1970s. He drove buses around Burnaby, and a regular route he has was up to SFU.He was later moved to the Kitchener bus depot and retired from that location. The punch was from his time as a bus driver.
- Category
- 07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
- Classification
- Land Transportation T&E - - Motor Vehicles
- Land Transportation T&E - - Land Transportation Accessories
- Object Term
- Punch
- Marks/Labels
- H.LIKENESS
- Colour
- silver; brown
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
Bus Service Organizing Committee
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumphoto2975
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- August 1941
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w hand-tinted to col. ; 17.5 x 24.5 cm, mounted on card 28 x 35.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of John Matheson, Dave Fleming, Sid Playfoot, unidentified and Harold Keys in suits and hats, standing in front of a red bus with a sign over the windshield that reads, "LOCHDALE". These men made up the organizing committee for the first bus service that was to run beyond the route of th…
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w hand-tinted to col. ; 17.5 x 24.5 cm, mounted on card 28 x 35.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of John Matheson, Dave Fleming, Sid Playfoot, unidentified and Harold Keys in suits and hats, standing in front of a red bus with a sign over the windshield that reads, "LOCHDALE". These men made up the organizing committee for the first bus service that was to run beyond the route of the Hastings East Street cars (the Lochdale bus was built by Ed Collins and owned and operated by Ed Neville).
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby
- Accession Code
- BV988.8.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Date
- August 1941
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 1/11/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on recto of card mount reads: "John Matheson Dave Fleming Sid Playfoot HAROLD Keys/ ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR FIRST BUS SERVICE BEYOND/ HASTINGS EAST STREET CARS AUGUST 1941/ BUS - OWNER ED. NEVILLE/ BODY BUILT BY ED COLLINS VANCOUVER B.C."
- Note in pencil on recto of card mount reads: "PINKERTON"
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.113
- Description
- Round wooden handrail painted brown with a brass mounting bracket on each end. The brackets have four screw holes for mounting. Each end of the handle is attached to the bracket via a copper pin which passes through the handle and bracket. Painted in white paint on the handle is "BCER 1222 B1"'
- Object History
- This handrail was used on the BC Electric Railway interurban 1222.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.113
- Description
- Round wooden handrail painted brown with a brass mounting bracket on each end. The brackets have four screw holes for mounting. Each end of the handle is attached to the bracket via a copper pin which passes through the handle and bracket. Painted in white paint on the handle is "BCER 1222 B1"'
- Object History
- This handrail was used on the BC Electric Railway interurban 1222.
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
Brass handle (key)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumartifact28964
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.40
- Description
- A brass handle which has a vertical sleeve at the end with a tapered square hole in it. On the underside is cast in smaller type " C-7414" although the last "4" is suspect. Stamped in the same location is larger type "C 8173".
- Object History
- Used as a key for a street car controller handle. This key was used to activate the street car and moved up or down make it go backwards or forwards. The tram could not move without its key.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.40
- Description
- A brass handle which has a vertical sleeve at the end with a tapered square hole in it. On the underside is cast in smaller type " C-7414" although the last "4" is suspect. Stamped in the same location is larger type "C 8173".
- Object History
- Used as a key for a street car controller handle. This key was used to activate the street car and moved up or down make it go backwards or forwards. The tram could not move without its key.
- Measurements
- Length: 11.5 cm Width: 2.2 cm Height: 2.3 cm
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
Burnaby Lake Interurban line
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto36810
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926 (date of original), copied 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.0 x 12.7 cm print
- Item No.
- 315-268
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a tram on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line at the Cumberland Road station.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926 (date of original), copied 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Series
- Burnaby Centennial Anthology series
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 315-268
- Accession Number
- BHS994-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.0 x 12.7 cm print
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a tram on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line at the Cumberland Road station.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Cumberland Road
- Burnaby - Burnaby Lake Interurban line - Cumberland Road station
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Cariboo-Armstrong Area
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.86
- Description
- Composed of solid cast brass painted cream, previously green with rear mounting brackets at each end with four holes. There are also curls at the front end for possibly a cord to pass through. Five longitudinal rods forming a basket shape are mounted between the two C shaped end supports which co…
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban #1208.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.86
- Description
- Composed of solid cast brass painted cream, previously green with rear mounting brackets at each end with four holes. There are also curls at the front end for possibly a cord to pass through. Five longitudinal rods forming a basket shape are mounted between the two C shaped end supports which contain the mounting brackets. One end cross member rod is missing. Length: 88 cm Width: 26.8 cm Depth: 14 cm
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban #1208.
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.87
- Description
- Composed of solid cast brass painted cream, previously green, with rear mounting brackets at each end with four holes. There are also curls at the front end for possibly a cord to pass through. Five longitudinal rods forming a basket shape are mounted between the two C shaped end supports which c…
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway interurban #1208.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.87
- Description
- Composed of solid cast brass painted cream, previously green, with rear mounting brackets at each end with four holes. There are also curls at the front end for possibly a cord to pass through. Five longitudinal rods forming a basket shape are mounted between the two C shaped end supports which contain the mounting brackets. Length: 88 cm Width: 26.8 cm Depth: 14 cm
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway interurban #1208.
- Marks/Labels
- Blue tape "BCER 1208 - B66".
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.88
- Description
- A brass rod baggage rack composed of 6 longitudinal rods and triangular shaped end supports. There are two brackets at the back of each end support with two screw holes in each. A hook extends down from each end bracket at the back. Four cross members spaced evenly along the rack provide support…
- Object History
- This baggage rack is from BC Electric Railway interurban 1232.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.88
- Description
- A brass rod baggage rack composed of 6 longitudinal rods and triangular shaped end supports. There are two brackets at the back of each end support with two screw holes in each. A hook extends down from each end bracket at the back. Four cross members spaced evenly along the rack provide support for the 6 rods which pass through them. A piece of blue tape on an end bracket has stamped "BCER 1232-B65".
- Object History
- This baggage rack is from BC Electric Railway interurban 1232.
- Marks/Labels
- Blue tape "BCER 1232 - B65".
- Measurements
- Length: 107 cm Depth: 26 cm Height: 18.5 cm
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
Jubilee station
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto38095
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1952] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 21.5 x 26.8 cm
- Item No.
- 370-682
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jubilee Station of the British Columbia Electric Railway Company on the Central Park Interurban line. A woman can be seen on the left.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1952] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- Series
- Burnaby Image Bank series
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 370-682
- Accession Number
- BHS999-03
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 21.5 x 26.8 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jubilee Station of the British Columbia Electric Railway Company on the Central Park Interurban line. A woman can be seen on the left.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Central Park Interurban line - Jubilee station
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1913 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Item No.
- 204-301
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the extension from Boundary Road to Ellesmere Avenue on the BC Electric Railway Co. streetcar line. It operated on a single track and was inaugurated in 1913.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1913 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Series
- Pioneer Tales files
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 204-301
- Accession Number
- BHS988-3
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the extension from Boundary Road to Ellesmere Avenue on the BC Electric Railway Co. streetcar line. It operated on a single track and was inaugurated in 1913.
- Photographer
- Eaton, Dr. Carl
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Capitol Hill Area
Images
British Columbia Electric Railway train
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto38096
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 21.5 x 26.8 cm
- Item No.
- 370-683
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a British Columbia Electric Railway Company train, just west of MacPherson Ave, on the Central Park Interurban line.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- Series
- Burnaby Image Bank series
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 370-683
- Accession Number
- BHS999-03
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 21.5 x 26.8 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a British Columbia Electric Railway Company train, just west of MacPherson Ave, on the Central Park Interurban line.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - MacPherson Avenue
Images
Tram 1223 at the Edmonds Bus Loop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto34599
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; negative ; 4.6 x 4.6 cm
- Item No.
- 066-003
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway with Interurban tram no. 1223 (Central Park Line) on display under a covered area to the left. The side of a bus visible on the right. There is a bus stop sign for the 52 Nelson.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 15, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Series
- Burnaby Historical Society Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 066-003
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; negative ; 4.6 x 4.6 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway with Interurban tram no. 1223 (Central Park Line) on display under a covered area to the left. The side of a bus visible on the right. There is a bus stop sign for the 52 Nelson.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w photograph accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Kingsway
- Burnaby - Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
Interurban tram 1223 at the Edmonds Bus Loop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto34605
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 24, 1966 (date of original), copied [199-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.1 x 6.3 cm
- Item No.
- 066-009
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Interurban tram no. 1223 restoration at the Edmonds bus loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway. Men on a scaffold are working on the tram, and two buses are visible.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 24, 1966 (date of original), copied [199-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Series
- Burnaby Historical Society Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 066-009
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.1 x 6.3 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Interurban tram no. 1223 restoration at the Edmonds bus loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway. Men on a scaffold are working on the tram, and two buses are visible.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy print accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Kingsway
- Burnaby - Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
Interurban tram 1223 at the Edmonds Bus Loop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto34607
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [April 24, 1966] (date of original), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.4 x 6.1 cm
- Item No.
- 066-011
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Interurban tram no. 1223 on display at the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [April 24, 1966] (date of original), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Series
- Burnaby Historical Society Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 066-011
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.4 x 6.1 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Interurban tram no. 1223 on display at the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy print accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Kingsway
- Burnaby - Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
Burnaby Lake Interurban tram
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto35513
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1925 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Item No.
- 204-371
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Burnaby Lake Interurban tram, eastbound for Sapperton, at Great Northern Railway crossover.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1925 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Series
- Pioneer Tales files
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 204-371
- Accession Number
- BHS988-3
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Burnaby Lake Interurban tram, eastbound for Sapperton, at Great Northern Railway crossover.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby
- Planning Study Area
- Dawson-Delta Area
Images
Burnaby Lake Interurban tram
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto35514
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1930] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Item No.
- 204-372
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Burnaby Lake Interurban tram interior.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1930] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Series
- Pioneer Tales files
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 204-372
- Accession Number
- BHS988-3
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Burnaby Lake Interurban tram interior.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby
Images
Interurban tram
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto35516
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1930] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.4 x 12.7 cm print
- Item No.
- 204-374
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Duke of Connaught's Interurban tram, called that because the Duke used it on visit to British Columbia as Governor General of Canada. It was used on the Central Park Interurban line and on the Chilliwack run.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1930] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Series
- Pioneer Tales files
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 204-374
- Accession Number
- BHS988-3
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.4 x 12.7 cm print
- Material Details
- Photograph has been cropped
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Duke of Connaught's Interurban tram, called that because the Duke used it on visit to British Columbia as Governor General of Canada. It was used on the Central Park Interurban line and on the Chilliwack run.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1912] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Item No.
- 204-620
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER) line Tram no. 1309.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1912] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Series
- Pioneer Tales files
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 204-620
- Accession Number
- BHS988-3
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER) line Tram no. 1309.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby
Images
Tram 1223 parked at Edmonds Loop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto36098
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 19 cm
- Item No.
- 222-021
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram 1223 parked at Edmonds Loop. The no. 52 Nelson bus stop is visible on the right-hand side.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 222-021
- Accession Number
- BHS989-19
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 19 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram 1223 parked at Edmonds Loop. The no. 52 Nelson bus stop is visible on the right-hand side.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby
Images
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.1 x 12.0 cm print
- Item No.
- 315-507
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Central Park Interurban line, tram no. 1223.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Series
- Burnaby Centennial Anthology series
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 315-507
- Accession Number
- BHS994-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.1 x 12.0 cm print
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Central Park Interurban line, tram no. 1223.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Central Park Interurban line - MacGregor station
Images
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
- Item No.
- 370-412
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of tram no. 1004 coming into MacGregor station en route to Central Park on the Central Park Interurban line.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- Series
- Burnaby Image Bank series
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 370-412
- Accession Number
- BHS999-03
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of tram no. 1004 coming into MacGregor station en route to Central Park on the Central Park Interurban line.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Central Park Interurban line - MacGregor station
Images
First Burnaby Lake tram through Burnaby Deer Lake station
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto38851
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1911]
- Collection/Fonds
- Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 5.7 x 8 cm
- Item No.
- 477-170
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the first Interurban tram going though the Deer Lake station in the Burnaby Lake area.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1911]
- Collection/Fonds
- Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
- Series
- Kitty Hill Peers Family Photographs
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 477-170
- Accession Number
- 2007-12
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 5.7 x 8 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the first Interurban tram going though the Deer Lake station in the Burnaby Lake area.
- Notes
- Title based on caption accompanying photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Burnaby Lake Interurban line
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.108
- Description
- A metallic, magnetic cylindrical container painted green with a side handle, hinged top with handle and two mounting brackets riveted to the side. The interior is galvanized, tarnished sheet metal. A blue tape is glued to the front bottom with printing "BCER-B81". Diameter: 9.1 cm Height: 23.1 …
- Object History
- British Columbia Electric Railway.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.108
- Description
- A metallic, magnetic cylindrical container painted green with a side handle, hinged top with handle and two mounting brackets riveted to the side. The interior is galvanized, tarnished sheet metal. A blue tape is glued to the front bottom with printing "BCER-B81". Diameter: 9.1 cm Height: 23.1 cm
- Object History
- British Columbia Electric Railway.
- Marks/Labels
- Collectors previous number "BCER-B8" on blue tape.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Container
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 14.5 cm
- Item No.
- 480-851
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jim Lorimer waving out the window of a bus during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the 49th Avenue bus service in Burnaby (during his term as Municipal Affairs Minister). He represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again from 1…
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 480-851
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 14.5 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jim Lorimer waving out the window of a bus during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the 49th Avenue bus service in Burnaby (during his term as Municipal Affairs Minister). He represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again from 1979 to 1983 for the New Democratic Party. Before that he was a Burnaby Council member from 1966 to 1968, and in 1990 he was awarded the status of Freeman, the highest award to be bestowed by the Municipal government.
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Subjects
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Elected Officials
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "BIG WAVE FOR CROWD / Municipal Affairs Minister Jim Lorimer waves to crowd gathered for ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday opening 49th Avenue bus service in Burnaby. After snipping the ribbon, Lorimer tried out the bus driver's seat, but didn't actually drive bus."
Images
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm
- Item No.
- 480-852
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jim Lorimer looking out the window of a bus during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the 49th Avenue bus service in Burnaby (during his term as Municipal Affairs Minister). He represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again from …
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 480-852
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jim Lorimer looking out the window of a bus during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the 49th Avenue bus service in Burnaby (during his term as Municipal Affairs Minister). He represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again from 1979 to 1983 for the New Democratic Party. Before that he was a Burnaby Council member from 1966 to 1968, and in 1990 he was awarded the status of Freeman, the highest award to be bestowed by the Municipal government.
- Subjects
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Elected Officials
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Do Not Use / Reference Only"
Images
Power line hanger
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumartifact28989
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.65
- Description
- Composed of a copper sleeve through which a power line passes and the round shaped steel mounting apparatus below. A blue tape attached to the bottom has stamped "TTC T5". Length of sleeve: 38 cm Width: 1.3 cm Height: 5 cm Mounting apparatus diameter: 9.7 cm Height: 6 cm
- Object History
- Metal wire hanger for the Toronto Transit Commission.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.65
- Description
- Composed of a copper sleeve through which a power line passes and the round shaped steel mounting apparatus below. A blue tape attached to the bottom has stamped "TTC T5". Length of sleeve: 38 cm Width: 1.3 cm Height: 5 cm Mounting apparatus diameter: 9.7 cm Height: 6 cm
- Object History
- Metal wire hanger for the Toronto Transit Commission.
- Marks/Labels
- "TTC-T5", collectors previous number. "7688", stamped or cast into the wire guide. "TYPE AS OO" stamped or cast into the hanger on one side. "B" (in a circle), cast or stamped into the hanger on opposite side.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Natural Resources - Energy
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
Power line hanger
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumartifact28990
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.66
- Description
- Composed of a copper sleeve through which a power line passes and the round shaped steel mounting apparatus below. The mounting apparatus has two holes through which bolts pass for tightly crimping the sleeve which passes through its center. A piece of blue tape has stamped "TTC-T7". Length of s…
- Object History
- Metal wire hanger for the Toronto Transit Commission.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.66
- Description
- Composed of a copper sleeve through which a power line passes and the round shaped steel mounting apparatus below. The mounting apparatus has two holes through which bolts pass for tightly crimping the sleeve which passes through its center. A piece of blue tape has stamped "TTC-T7". Length of sleeve: 38 cm Width: 1.3 cm Height: 5 cm Mounting apparatus diameter: 8 cm Height: 6 cm
- Object History
- Metal wire hanger for the Toronto Transit Commission.
- Marks/Labels
- "TTC-T7", collectors previous number on blue sticker. stamped, or cast, in to the wire guide on one side is "17688" "TYPE AS 00" and on the other side an "8" or a "B" in a circle. Cast or stamped into the hanger is "FLECTO" and the same "8" or "B' in a circle.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Natural Resources - Energy
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
Power line hanger
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumartifact28991
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.67
- Description
- Composed of a copper sleeve through which a power line passes and the round shaped steel mounting apparatus below. A piece of the copper power line is still imbedded in the copper sleeve. A piece of blue tape has stamped "BCER-77". Length of sleeve: 38.3 cm Width: 1.7 cm Height: 4.5 cm Mounti…
- Object History
- Metal wire hanger for the British Columbia Electric Railway.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.67
- Description
- Composed of a copper sleeve through which a power line passes and the round shaped steel mounting apparatus below. A piece of the copper power line is still imbedded in the copper sleeve. A piece of blue tape has stamped "BCER-77". Length of sleeve: 38.3 cm Width: 1.7 cm Height: 4.5 cm Mounting apparatus diameter: 9 cm Height: 5.5 cm
- Object History
- Metal wire hanger for the British Columbia Electric Railway.
- Marks/Labels
- Collectors previous number "BCER-77" on blue sticker. Stamped or cast on to the wire guide is "CMLV" "192" on both sides. Stamped, or cast in, the top of the hanger "...ELECTO" "...SG8-3..." and a symbol in a circle.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Natural Resources - Energy
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.116
- Description
- B.C.E.R. white signal flag on wooden pole. The flag is discoloured and torn. The pole is tapered at the bottom end. The flag is attached to the pole via a vertical slit in the pole. Four screws pass through the pole, flag and slit. Pole: Length: 63 cm Diameter: 2.5 cm Flag: Length: 43.5 cm Wi…
- Object History
- Flags or signal lamps on the front of the tram communicated information about the train to passengers and workers. Two white flags (or white lights at night) on the front indicated that the tram was a “special” (not a regularly scheduled train).
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.116
- Description
- B.C.E.R. white signal flag on wooden pole. The flag is discoloured and torn. The pole is tapered at the bottom end. The flag is attached to the pole via a vertical slit in the pole. Four screws pass through the pole, flag and slit. Pole: Length: 63 cm Diameter: 2.5 cm Flag: Length: 43.5 cm Width: 33 cm
- Object History
- Flags or signal lamps on the front of the tram communicated information about the train to passengers and workers. Two white flags (or white lights at night) on the front indicated that the tram was a “special” (not a regularly scheduled train).
- Marks/Labels
- "1207" Collectors previous number "BCER 1207-B39".
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Symbols
- Symbols - Flags
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV006.7.1
- Description
- Storage box. Wooden box with slanting top, hinged to open upwards. Lid closes with a clasp. Box is painted black on the outside and is unfinished on the inside and bottom. The box is made from 3/4 inch thick boards. There are two rings at the back edge of the top.
- Object History
- Collected by Raymond Menah when the Central Park British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban Tram line was shut down in late 1950's. It appears that the box was designed to hang on a wall.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV006.7.1
- Description
- Storage box. Wooden box with slanting top, hinged to open upwards. Lid closes with a clasp. Box is painted black on the outside and is unfinished on the inside and bottom. The box is made from 3/4 inch thick boards. There are two rings at the back edge of the top.
- Object History
- Collected by Raymond Menah when the Central Park British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban Tram line was shut down in late 1950's. It appears that the box was designed to hang on a wall.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Container
- Container - Box
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Central Park Interurban line - Central Park station
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
Hastings Streetcar
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto57695
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1913 or 1914]
- Collection/Fonds
- J.W. Phillips fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
- Item No.
- 487-001
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Hastings Streetcar taken at the terminus of the Hastings Streetcar line at Ellesmere Avenue in North Burnaby. Two men in uniform and a boy dressed in a suit and hat are at the head of the car, looking towards the camera. A horse-drawn cart full of cordwood is visible in the backgr…
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1913 or 1914]
- Collection/Fonds
- J.W. Phillips fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 487-001
- Accession Number
- 2008-18
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
- Material Details
- Emulsion measures 11 x 15 cm on the glass; entire glass plate measures 12 x 16 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Hastings Streetcar taken at the terminus of the Hastings Streetcar line at Ellesmere Avenue in North Burnaby. Two men in uniform and a boy dressed in a suit and hat are at the head of the car, looking towards the camera. A horse-drawn cart full of cordwood is visible in the background moving along the planked wooden road parallel to the street car.
- Photographer
- Phillips, J.W.
- Creator
- J.W. Phillips
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Occupations - Railroad Conductors
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Hastings Street
- Burnaby - Ellesmere Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Capitol Hill Area
Images
Hastings Streetcar
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto57699
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1913 or 1914]
- Collection/Fonds
- J.W. Phillips fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
- Item No.
- 487-002
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Hastings Streetcar taken at the terminus of the Hastings Streetcar line at Ellesmere Avenue in North Burnaby. Two men in uniform are at the doorway of the car, while other men are at the platform, wearing three-piece suits and hats; one of these men is standing on the protective s…
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1913 or 1914]
- Collection/Fonds
- J.W. Phillips fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 487-002
- Accession Number
- 2008-18
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
- Material Details
- Emulsion measures 11 x 15.5 cm on the glass; entire glass plate measures 12 x 16 cm
- Light leaks present on negative
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Hastings Streetcar taken at the terminus of the Hastings Streetcar line at Ellesmere Avenue in North Burnaby. Two men in uniform are at the doorway of the car, while other men are at the platform, wearing three-piece suits and hats; one of these men is standing on the protective shield in front of the streetcar. A boy in long boots is standing on the far left, and a young woman is at center, with her hands clenched together in front of her waist.
- Photographer
- Phillips, J.W.
- Creator
- J.W. Phillips
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Occupations - Railroad Conductors
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Hastings Street
- Burnaby - Ellesmere Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Capitol Hill Area
Images
Hastings Streetcar
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto57703
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1913 or 1914]
- Collection/Fonds
- J.W. Phillips fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
- Item No.
- 487-007
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Hastings Streetcar taken at the terminus of the Hastings Streetcar line at Ellesmere Avenue in North Burnaby. Two men in uniform are at the doorway of the car, while other men are at the platform, wearing three-piece suits and hats; one of these men is standing on the protective s…
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1913 or 1914]
- Collection/Fonds
- J.W. Phillips fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 487-007
- Accession Number
- 2008-18
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 11 x 15.5 cm
- Material Details
- Emulsion measures 11 x 15.5 cm on the glass; entire glass plate measures 12 x 16 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Hastings Streetcar taken at the terminus of the Hastings Streetcar line at Ellesmere Avenue in North Burnaby. Two men in uniform are at the doorway of the car, while other men are at the platform, wearing three-piece suits and hats; one of these men is standing on the protective shield in front of the streetcar. A boy in long boots is standing on the far left, beside a young woman with her hands clenched together in front of her waist.
- Photographer
- Phillips, J.W.
- Creator
- J.W. Phillips
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Occupations - Railroad Conductors
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Hastings Street
- Burnaby - Ellesmere Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Capitol Hill Area
Images
Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumvideo14761
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 22 Oct. 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Neighbourhood Speaker Series fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 mp4 video (61 min., 39 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 29 fps
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar hosted by Kate Petrusa, Burnaby Village Museum assistant curator. The webinar is titled "Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans" and is presented by Lisa Codd, Heritage Planner for the City of Burnaby. The zoom webinar is the sixth in a collecti…
1 Video
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 22 Oct. 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Neighbourhood Speaker Series fonds
- Series
- Neighbourhood Speaker Series - Fall 2020
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession Code
- BV020.29.6
- Storage Location
- Digital collection
- Physical Description
- 1 mp4 video (61 min., 39 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 29 fps
- Material Details
- Presenter: Lisa Codd
- Host: Kate Petrusa
- Date of Presentation: October 22 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Total Number of tracks: 1
- Total Length of all tracks:61 min., 39 sec.
- Recording Device: Zoom video communication platform
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar hosted by Kate Petrusa, Burnaby Village Museum assistant curator. The webinar is titled "Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans" and is presented by Lisa Codd, Heritage Planner for the City of Burnaby. The zoom webinar is the sixth in a collection of seven "Burnaby Neighbourhood Speaker series" webinars that were presented and made available to the public between September 29 and October 27, 2020. The live webinar and recording was also made available on the Burnaby Village Museum's facebook page. In this webinar, Lisa Codd takes participants on a virtual tour of Burnaby’s early electric railway system, including visits to locations where physical traces of the railway can still be found. Lisa supports her presentation with maps and historical photographs to tell the story of the B.C. Electric Railway transportation routes that shaped Burnaby. Lisa takes questions and comments from participants throughout her presentation and at the end.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of video recording
- Video recording was edited for publication on Heritage Burnaby. Original mp4 video recording (BV020.29.6.1) is 76 min., 11 sec.
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby
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transfer holder
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumartifact7480
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.578.1
- Description
- Transfer holder. Green, metal container with two rows. Rectangular shaped with open, slanted top. The front row is divided into three sections and the back row is divided into two sections. There are three holes on the back for mounting.
- Object History
- British Columbia Electric Railway Co. This holder contained transfers which are also part of the museum's collection.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.578.1
- Description
- Transfer holder. Green, metal container with two rows. Rectangular shaped with open, slanted top. The front row is divided into three sections and the back row is divided into two sections. There are three holes on the back for mounting.
- Object History
- British Columbia Electric Railway Co. This holder contained transfers which are also part of the museum's collection.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Container
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
Simon Fraser University students hitchhiking
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto38219
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1975 and 1979] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.6 x 5.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.8 cm
- Item No.
- 370-806
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a line of Simon Fraser University students hitchhiking beside a bus shelter. The bus shelter sign reads, "Gaglardi Way."
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1975 and 1979] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- Series
- Burnaby Image Bank series
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 370-806
- Accession Number
- BHS999-03
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.6 x 5.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.8 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a line of Simon Fraser University students hitchhiking beside a bus shelter. The bus shelter sign reads, "Gaglardi Way."
- Names
- Simon Fraser University
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Gaglardi Way
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
Reeve Alan Emmott and Fraser Wilson
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/archivephoto34613
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 24, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 6.1 cm
- Item No.
- 066-017
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of three men standing at the Edmonds Bus Loop; Reeve Alan Emmott (left), cartoonist Fraser Wilson, and unidentified man. They are wearing hats that read, "[Wa...r's] Paints." The Twelfth St. bus can be seen on the left behind them.
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 24, 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection
- Series
- Burnaby Historical Society Photograph Collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 066-017
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 6.1 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of three men standing at the Edmonds Bus Loop; Reeve Alan Emmott (left), cartoonist Fraser Wilson, and unidentified man. They are wearing hats that read, "[Wa...r's] Paints." The Twelfth St. bus can be seen on the left behind them.
- Names
- Emmott, Alan H
- Wilson, Fraser
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w photograph accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Kingsway
- Burnaby - Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.24.1
- Description
- Bowl. White, ceramic, green transfer print on the front of the bowl.
- Object History
- The major B.C.E.R. Main Terminal building at Carrall Street and West Hastings Street in Vancouver and the New Westminster Station at 8th and Columbia included diners where food was served on dishware stamped with the B.C. Electric Railway name.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.24.1
- Description
- Bowl. White, ceramic, green transfer print on the front of the bowl.
- Object History
- The major B.C.E.R. Main Terminal building at Carrall Street and West Hastings Street in Vancouver and the New Westminster Station at 8th and Columbia included diners where food was served on dishware stamped with the B.C. Electric Railway name.
- Marks/Labels
- On front in green "COURTEOUS" "B.C. Electric" "SERVICE". On underside, "VITRIFIED", in a circle "GLOBE POTTERY CO. LTD. SHELTON" with a lion logo in the middle. Under logo is "ENGLAND" "BUSCOMBE & COMPANY" "VANCOUVER, CANADA."
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV974.44.19
- Description
- Creamer. White, ceramic, creamer. Green transfer print on front face
- Object History
- The major B.C.E.R. Main Terminal building at Carrall Street and West Hastings Street in Vancouver and the New Westminster Station at 8th and Columbia included diners where food was served on dishware stamped with the B.C. Electric Railway name.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV974.44.19
- Description
- Creamer. White, ceramic, creamer. Green transfer print on front face
- Object History
- The major B.C.E.R. Main Terminal building at Carrall Street and West Hastings Street in Vancouver and the New Westminster Station at 8th and Columbia included diners where food was served on dishware stamped with the B.C. Electric Railway name.
- Marks/Labels
- On front face is "COURTEOUS" "B.C. Electric" "SERVICE". On underside in green is "VITRIFIED" then a lion logo with "GLOBE POTTERY Co. Ltd. SHELTON" in a circle around logo. Under logo is "ENGLAND" "BUSCOMBE & COMPANY" "VANCOUVER, CANADA.".
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.114
- Description
- Round wooden handrail painted brown with a brass mounting bracket on each end. The brackets have four screw holes for mounting. Each end of the handle is attached to the bracket via a copper pin which passes through the handle and bracket. A piece of blue tape on the handle is stamped "BCER 1222 B2…
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway tram #1222.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.114
- Description
- Round wooden handrail painted brown with a brass mounting bracket on each end. The brackets have four screw holes for mounting. Each end of the handle is attached to the bracket via a copper pin which passes through the handle and bracket. A piece of blue tape on the handle is stamped "BCER 1222 B2".
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway tram #1222.
- Marks/Labels
- Blue tape "BCER 1222 - B8".
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Building Components
- Building Components - Handrail
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
Certificate holder
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/museumartifact29054
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.130
- Description
- A wooden frame containing a report printed on paper. A spare backing board accompanies the frame. The frame is painted a cream colour and has a hole on each side. At the top of the certificate is "MONTHLY POWER UNIT INSPECTION AND REPAIR REPORT" with the number "40256" on the left. The report …
- Object History
- Report is very detailed covering 17 items and is certified by three individuals. Report is dated May 11, 1955 and pertains to the Electric Locomotive number 992.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.130
- Description
- A wooden frame containing a report printed on paper. A spare backing board accompanies the frame. The frame is painted a cream colour and has a hole on each side. At the top of the certificate is "MONTHLY POWER UNIT INSPECTION AND REPAIR REPORT" with the number "40256" on the left. The report is for a BCER electric locomotive Number 992 dated May 11, 1955. There are 17 entries which are filled in for the report. Length: 27.4 cm Width: 19.7 cm Thickness: 1.7 cm
- Object History
- Report is very detailed covering 17 items and is certified by three individuals. Report is dated May 11, 1955 and pertains to the Electric Locomotive number 992.
- Marks/Labels
- Collector's previous number "BCER 991-B41".
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Reports
- Name Access
- British Columbia Electric Railway Company
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV006.7.2
- Description
- Ceramic light socket, ribbed glass shade for the bulb and fixture for hanging; glass shade is held in a metal frame open at the top around the socket; takes a bulb with a 1.5 inch base. The bottom part of the metal frame has thumb nuts to allow for removing the shade.
- Object History
- Collected by Raymond Menah when the Central Park British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban Tram line was shut down in late 1950's. Station light used on the B.C.E.R. Interurban Tram line at Central Park.
1 Image
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV006.7.2
- Description
- Ceramic light socket, ribbed glass shade for the bulb and fixture for hanging; glass shade is held in a metal frame open at the top around the socket; takes a bulb with a 1.5 inch base. The bottom part of the metal frame has thumb nuts to allow for removing the shade.
- Object History
- Collected by Raymond Menah when the Central Park British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban Tram line was shut down in late 1950's. Station light used on the B.C.E.R. Interurban Tram line at Central Park.
- Measurements
- Height 39 cm. diameter 35 cm.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Natural Resources - Energy
- Lighting Devices
- Lighting Devices - Light Bulbs
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby - Central Park Interurban line - Central Park station
- Record Type
- Artifact
Images
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 14 cm
- Item No.
- 480-853
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jim Lorimer standing in front of a group of parked buses during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the 49th Avenue bus service in Burnaby (during his term as Municipal Affairs Minister). He represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, an…
1 Image
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Item No.
- 480-853
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 14 cm
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jim Lorimer standing in front of a group of parked buses during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the 49th Avenue bus service in Burnaby (during his term as Municipal Affairs Minister). He represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again from 1979 to 1983 for the New Democratic Party. Before that he was a Burnaby Council member from 1966 to 1968, and in 1990 he was awarded the status of Freeman, the highest award to be bestowed by the Municipal government.
- Subjects
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Elected Officials
- Transportation - Buses
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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