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1160 Douglas Rd

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94327
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 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 three-storey commerical building located at 1160 Douglas Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
22 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-112
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of a three-storey commerical building located at 1160 Douglas Road.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Buildings - Commercial
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Young, Richard
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 94-424-B
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Street Address
1160 Douglas Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
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1936 pillar

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1936]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a pillar topped by a circle with what appears to be a neon sign tubing writing out "1936". There is an insignia with two men on top of the circle [perhaps the Vancouver coat-of-arms]. As well, a Red Ensign and a Union Jack each hang from the pillar. Two streetcars and an apartment bui…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 7 cm
Material Details
Decorative border printed around the photograph on recto
Faint circular stamp mark of "Vancouver Drug Co." on verso, and gummed paper on each corner
Stamp reads, "Come to Vancouver's Golden Jubilee 1936/ 50 Years of Progress" outside its circular seal for "Vancouver Drug/ Co. Ltd./ Nu-Gloss/ PHOTO FINISH"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a pillar topped by a circle with what appears to be a neon sign tubing writing out "1936". There is an insignia with two men on top of the circle [perhaps the Vancouver coat-of-arms]. As well, a Red Ensign and a Union Jack each hang from the pillar. Two streetcars and an apartment building are all visible in the background. The pillar is believed to be a commemorative pillar marking Vancouver's Golden Jubilee in 1936.
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Monuments
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.5770.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1936]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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3951 and 3953 Hastings Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37385
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1965]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative
Scope and Content
Photograph of the buildings at 3951 and 3953 Hastings Street. A number of business signs are visible including "Paulettes Beauty Salon" and "Norburn Secondhand Store."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1965]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative
Description Level
Item
Record No.
366-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1998-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of the buildings at 3951 and 3953 Hastings Street. A number of business signs are visible including "Paulettes Beauty Salon" and "Norburn Secondhand Store."
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Paulettes Beauty Salon
Norburn Secondhand Store
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
3953 Hastings Street
3951 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
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Admiral Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93660
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 13, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front exterior of the Admiral Hotel, located on the 4100 block of Hastings Street. The photograph is taken from across the street, facing northwest, and shows the mural on the front of the hotel and the hotel's sign.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 13, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-617
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front exterior of the Admiral Hotel, located on the 4100 block of Hastings Street. The photograph is taken from across the street, facing northwest, and shows the mural on the front of the hotel and the hotel's sign.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Admiral Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Chapman, Fred
Notes
Title taken from project information form
Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm)
BPL no. 67
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
4125 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
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Advertising Signs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79154
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1, 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 signs advertising Musgrove Ford Ltd. and Burnaby Cleaners on top of the building which housed Burnaby Cleaners at 4429 Hastings Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1, 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.
556-178
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows signs advertising Musgrove Ford Ltd. and Burnaby Cleaners on top of the building which housed Burnaby Cleaners at 4429 Hastings Street.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Burnaby Cleaners
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
4429 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Apartment at Albert and Ingleton

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79031
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 12, 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 a sign on an apartment building on Albert Street near Ingleton Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 12, 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.
556-102
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a sign on an apartment building on Albert Street near Ingleton Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman
Geographic Access
Albert Street
Ingleton Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
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BC Auto Company storefront

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription981
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1907]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.8 x 16.7 cm mounted on cardboard 17.6 x 22.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the storefront of the BC Auto Company on Granville Street, Vancouver. Seen displayed in the window are cans of various fluids. Lettered on the window is, "Automobiles. / 924", above which is a sign that reads, "Automobile Supplies." A man in overalls and a hat is standing by the st…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.8 x 16.7 cm mounted on cardboard 17.6 x 22.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the storefront of the BC Auto Company on Granville Street, Vancouver. Seen displayed in the window are cans of various fluids. Lettered on the window is, "Automobiles. / 924", above which is a sign that reads, "Automobile Supplies." A man in overalls and a hat is standing by the store window while three men dressed in suits with ties are standing in front of the garage. By their side is a sign that reads, "Automobiles / Touring Cars / Runabouts / Delivery Cars / Trucks / Heavy and Light / Sole Agents for Buick and Russel Cars./ Autos. For Sale or Hire."
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Automobile Dealerships
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
British Columbia Auto Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV973.22.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1907]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-09
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Billboards at Hastings and Boundary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79163
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1, 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 men working on billboards above Moffat's Furniture at the corner of Hastings Street and Boundary Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1, 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.
556-182
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows men working on billboards above Moffat's Furniture at the corner of Hastings Street and Boundary Road.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Moffat's Furniture
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Boundary Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
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Burnaby Mountain Park and Centennial Pavilion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37408
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Burnaby Mountain Park sign a Centennial Pavilion. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "The Centennial Pavilion was built in 1958 during British Columbia's Centenary. It is situated on Burnaby Mountain at an elevation of 1000 feet. Numerous footpaths througho…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Robert Prittie subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
369-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1999-01
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Burnaby Mountain Park sign a Centennial Pavilion. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "The Centennial Pavilion was built in 1958 during British Columbia's Centenary. It is situated on Burnaby Mountain at an elevation of 1000 feet. Numerous footpaths throughout the beautifully landscaped grounds lead to interesting view points which provide magnificent scenery of Burrard Inlet, Coast Range Mountains, City of Vancouver, and other surrounding Municipalities."
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Buildings - Recreational
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
George Allen Aerial Photos Limited
Notes
Title based on caption
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Centennial Way
Street Address
100 Centennial Way
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
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Covid Special

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95127
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 10, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a handwritten sign at Kazu Sushi restaurant advertising its bento box special along with the message "Beat COVID-19". The sign is taped to the restaurant's sandwich board.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 10, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Photographic Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
623-045
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2020-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of a handwritten sign at Kazu Sushi restaurant advertising its bento box special along with the message "Beat COVID-19". The sign is taped to the restaurant's sandwich board.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Jerome, Ron
Notes
Transcribed title
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
4332 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
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Denby Brothers Shoe Company trucks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription554
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1921]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two Johnston Storage Company trucks loaded with rolls and stacks of leather for Denby Brothers shoe company. Banner signs that read "for DENBY BROS & Co. Vancouver BC" hang on the sides of the trucks that are parked just outside of the Denby Brothers store. Beside the store is another…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two Johnston Storage Company trucks loaded with rolls and stacks of leather for Denby Brothers shoe company. Banner signs that read "for DENBY BROS & Co. Vancouver BC" hang on the sides of the trucks that are parked just outside of the Denby Brothers store. Beside the store is another business with a sign that reads "A. Ramsay & Son Company." The street is brick laid, and to the right can be seen a large sign for The Vancouver Sun, advertised as publisher, printer, and bookbinder. Inscribed in the negative and printed on photograph, front lower right: "8160." An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "circa 1921." Stamped on the back of the photo is: "Leonard Frank / Photographic Artist / 553 Granville St. / Bay. 1029 Vancouver, B.C./ In re-ordering prints mention no. 8160."
Subjects
Transportation - Trucks
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Denby Brothers and Company
Johnston Storage Company Limited
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV977.84.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1921]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-11
Photographer
Frank, Leonard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Exhibition Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51368
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered near the entrance to the exhibition park at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver, BC. A banner at the top of the entrance reads "B.C. Centennial Year 1858-1958" and the marquis below the "Exhibition Park" sign reads "Water Follies of 58 / Shri…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered near the entrance to the exhibition park at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver, BC. A banner at the top of the entrance reads "B.C. Centennial Year 1858-1958" and the marquis below the "Exhibition Park" sign reads "Water Follies of 58 / Shrine PNE Circus / Horse Racing." None of the people in the photograph are identified.
Subjects
Exhibitions
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Persons - Crowds
Names
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Garage Sale Sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79926
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 7, 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 signs advertising a garage sale at 6889 Adair Street. The owners held the sale prior to moving from Burnaby into Vancouver.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 7, 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.
556-497
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows signs advertising a garage sale at 6889 Adair Street. The owners held the sale prior to moving from Burnaby into Vancouver.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Born, A. J.
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Adair Street
Street Address
6889 Adair Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sperling-Broadway Area
Images
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Granville Street, Vancouver

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1069
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1910]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.4 x 9.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Granville Street, looking north. Signs for "Fletchers Pianos" and the "Colonial Theatre" can be seen. The north shore is faintly visible across Burrard Inlet.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.4 x 9.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Granville Street, looking north. Signs for "Fletchers Pianos" and the "Colonial Theatre" can be seen. The north shore is faintly visible across Burrard Inlet.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Buildings - Commercial
Geographic Features - Roads
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV972.50.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1910]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-04
Photographer
Dean, H.M.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Granville St. - 1910."
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Hastings Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79985
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October, 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 shoppers walking down the 4100 Block of Hastings Street. The Helen's "swinging girl" sign can be seen in the background, along with numerous other signs advertising the businesses in the area.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October, 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.
556-541
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows shoppers walking down the 4100 Block of Hastings Street. The Helen's "swinging girl" sign can be seen in the background, along with numerous other signs advertising the businesses in the area.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Helen's Childrens Wear
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cook, Alan
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
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Hastings Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51467
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking east along Hastings Street, near Gilmore Avenue. The photograph was taken at night and a number of businesses and business signs are visible, including those for Wosk's and the Admiral Hotel (at 4125 Hastings).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-068
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking east along Hastings Street, near Gilmore Avenue. The photograph was taken at night and a number of businesses and business signs are visible, including those for Wosk's and the Admiral Hotel (at 4125 Hastings).
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Geographic Features - Roads
Names
Admiral Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
4125 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
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Helen 'The Swinging Girl' Neon Sign

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Description
Commercial building.
Associated Dates
1956
Formal Recognition
Heritage Designation, Community Heritage Register
Other Names
Helen's Childrens Wear Sign
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Other Names
Helen's Childrens Wear Sign
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Associated Dates
1956
Formal Recognition
Heritage Designation, Community Heritage Register
Enactment Type
Bylaw No. 12771
Enactment Date
19/04/2010
Description
Commercial building.
Heritage Value
While the building here is of some importance as the former North Burnaby municipal office, its primary importance is its delightful neon sign that has become a North Burnaby landmark. Helen Arnold opened Helen’s Childrens Wear shop in the building next door to the old Municipal offices in 1948. In 1955, when North Burnaby moved out, she moved into the vacated building. As part of the renovations, Helen enlisted the assistance of her good friend Jimmy Wallace, owner of Vancouver’s Wallace Neon Company, to create a new sign for her expanded business. One of the company’s designers, Reeve Lehman, created the swinging neon girl that was installed in 1956. Designed in two parts, one section of the sign is cloud shaped and reads ‘Helen’s’ while the other section is a moving representation of a little girl on a swing. The sign is nine feet six inches high and nine feet wide, and the lower section is animated with an internal motor and gears. It immediately became a landmark on Hastings Street, and recently the sign’s design fame has spread far and wide as one of the best surviving examples of kinetic neon art in North America.
Locality
Vancouver Heights
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Community
Burnaby
Names
Helen's Childrens Wear
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Street Address
4142 Hastings Street
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
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Independent School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79624
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 5, 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 a sign, describing independent school operation in BC, over the doors of the Independent School at Ingelton Avenue and Triumph Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 5, 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.
556-364
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a sign, describing independent school operation in BC, over the doors of the Independent School at Ingelton Avenue and Triumph Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman
Geographic Access
Ingleton Avenue
Triumph Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
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Kiddieland

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51395
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frances Johnston and her children Sean and Wendy standing underneath a sign for "Kiddieland" at Playland in Vancouver. A large, giraffe-shaped signboard can be seen next to the entrance booths and a number of amusement rides are visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-030
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frances Johnston and her children Sean and Wendy standing underneath a sign for "Kiddieland" at Playland in Vancouver. A large, giraffe-shaped signboard can be seen next to the entrance booths and a number of amusement rides are visible in the background.
Subjects
Exhibitions
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Johnston, Frances
Johnston, Dr. Sean
Johnston, Dr. Wendy
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

L.C. Smith Typewriter

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of George L. Donovan demonstrating the new L.C. Smith (later Smith-Corona) typewriter at the Vancouver Exhibition (later Pacific National Exhibition, PNE). He owned Vancouver Typewriters at 334 Seymour Street in Vancouver.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-445
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of George L. Donovan demonstrating the new L.C. Smith (later Smith-Corona) typewriter at the Vancouver Exhibition (later Pacific National Exhibition, PNE). He owned Vancouver Typewriters at 334 Seymour Street in Vancouver.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Exhibitions
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Typewriters
Names
Donovan, George L.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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