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Cabinets of curiosities : collections of the Vancouver Museum, 1894-1981

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary981
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Vancouver Museum
Publication Date
c1982
Call Number
708.11 CAB
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0919253067
Call Number
708.11 CAB
Author
Vancouver Museum
Contributor
Maranda, Lynn, 1942-
Mayer, Carol E. (Carol Elizabeth), 1945-
Sayers, Ivan W. (Ivan William), 1946-
Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association
Publication Date
c1982
Physical Description
iv, 92, v-xi p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Vancouver Museum
Catalogs
Notes
"Prepared by ... Lynn Maranda, Carol Mayer and Ivan Sayers"--p. iv.
Includes index.
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City of Vancouver heritage inventory of Vancouver schools : report

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Bodnar, Diana, 1950-
Publication Date
1982
Call Number
727. BOD
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
727. BOD
Author
Bodnar, Diana, 1950-
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, B.C]
Publisher
City of Vancouver
Publication Date
1982
Physical Description
60 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Architecture
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Schools
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 58-60).
Prepared for the Vancouver Heritage Advisory Committee.
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Greater Vancouver Regional District Brief to the Industrial Inquiry Commission on Port of Vancouver Container Traffic

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport15006
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
11124
Meeting Date
2-Mar-1987
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
15
Item No.
19
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
11124
Meeting Date
2-Mar-1987
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
15
Item No.
19
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
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Letter from Mayor Donald A.S. Lanskail, Chairman, Vancouver Regional Transit Commission, c/o Municipal Hall, 750 - 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3T3 Structure and Organization of Transit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport13822
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9190
Meeting Date
13-Jun-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
41
Item No.
15
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9190
Meeting Date
13-Jun-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
41
Item No.
15
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
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Letter from the City of North Vancouver re:City of North Vancouver Resolution, Section 26 (2) BC Fire Services Act

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport15390
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
10681
Meeting Date
5-Aug-1986
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
46
Item No.
20
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
10681
Meeting Date
5-Aug-1986
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
46
Item No.
20
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Letter from the Corporation of the District of North Vancouver which appeared on the agenda for the May 15 meeting of Council (Item 1) re: Amendment to North Vancouver District Official Community Plan

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
8139
Meeting Date
23-May-1989
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
38
Item No.
17
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
8139
Meeting Date
23-May-1989
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
38
Item No.
17
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
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Burnaby Heights Neighbourhood

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1955-2008
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1955-2008
Heritage Value
Up until the 1970s, this neighbourhood was known as Vancouver Heights. When a new park was created during that decade and named "Burnaby Heights Park," the name was gradually adopted by newcomers to the area. Today, you will hear residents refer to their neighbourhood as Burnaby Heights, Vancouver Heights, or just "The Heights." Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the commercial district in this neighbourhood continued to grow and a Retail Merchants Association was formed which later became known as the Heights Merchants Association. The neighbourhood still retains a residential neighbourhood characteristic with an increasing number of apartment buildings and multi-family units being built over the past 20 years.
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Central Park Tramline

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

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1955-2008
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1955-2008
Heritage Value
In 1966 Burnaby Lake was identified as a key potential regional park in the GVRD ’s Regional Park Plan for the Lower Mainland. The lake was to be developed for nature study, strolling, trail riding, canoeing, sightseeing and picnicking. It was formally recognized as a regional nature park in 1979, at which time the GVRD assumed management of the park through a lease agreement with the City of Burnaby. In 1993 Burnaby Lake was selected by the City of Burnaby to be included in Greater Vancouver ’s Green Zone, and was identified as a key component of the GVRD ’s Park and Outdoor Recreation System (PORS) for the Burrard/Peninsula/Richmond sector, which includes Burnaby, Vancouver, New Westminster, and Richmond.
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
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Central Park

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

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1923-1982
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Associated Dates
1923-1982
Heritage Value
Burnaby North and Burnaby South were the first high schools built in the City. Before the high school opened, Burnaby students had to travel to Vancouver if they wished to pursue education beyond an elementary level. In 1921, arrangements were made to use the basement of the Presbyterian Church for instruction of local students. By 1922 the Burnaby North High School opened at its first permanent location (4375 Pandora Street - which is now Rosser Elementary). In 1945, the Willingdon Avenue site was built and was used until a new building was constructed in 1961 on Hammarskjold Drive. From 1962, the school was used as Burnaby Heights Junior High school, but it closed in 1982 and the junior high students went to the new Burnaby North on Hammarskjold.
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Street Address
250 Willingdon Avenue
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Images
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Central Park Neighbourhood

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

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1892
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1892
Heritage Value
The original route of the Central Park tramline wound through New Westminster and then came up 6th Street to Edmonds, along Edmonds and across Westminster Road (Kingsway) to Highland Park and into Vancouver. Consequently, the first area of the future Municipality to attract settlers in any number was around 6th Street and Edmonds. By 1892, about 200 people had established homes in East Burnaby.
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Forest Grove School

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1986
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Forest Grove Drive
Associated Dates
1986
Heritage Value
The Forest Grove subdivision in Burnaby was developed during the early 1980s and resulted in a rapidly growing population that required a school facility to support this "instant" community. Forest Grove Elementary was the second largest elementary school in the city when it opened and 374 pupils were recorded in its first year.
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Street Address
8525 Forest Grove Drive
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Images
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Powerhouse

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1891
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Griffiths Avenue
Kingsway
Associated Dates
1891
Heritage Value
Constructed in 1891 between Edmonds and Highland Park on the Central Park Interurban Line, the steam plant provided power to run the line, then operated by Westminster and Vancouver Tramway Company. The steam powerhouse was replaced in 1905 by a B.C. Electric substation which was put into operation to receive and distribute power from the B.C.E.R. Buntzen Lake power dam. Prior to Burnaby having its own Municipal Hall, Council meetings were often held at the boarding house adjacent to the powerhouse and in 1892, Burnaby’s first Council meeting was held at the boarding house in 1892.
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
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Shell Oil Company

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
ca. 1930-1993
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Kensington Avenue
Associated Dates
ca. 1930-1993
Heritage Value
After considering several sites in the Greater Vancouver area, the Shell Oil Company chose 70 acres in North Burnaby with frontage of one third of a mile on Burrard Inlet. Shell proposed to build a four-million dollar plant that would employ up to 2000 - providing some relief in the middle of Burnaby's economic crisis of the Depression years. The site became known as the Shellburn Refinery and was in operation until 1993.
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Westridge Area
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Stride Avenue Neighbourhood

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1955-2008
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1955-2008
Heritage Value
The interurban link between New Westminster and Vancouver stimulated the early settlement of Stride Avenue. Infilling of the area took place in the early 1950s and the pace of development had slowed considerably by 1970. Duplexes became a popular feature in the decade between 1970 and 1980 and in the late 1980s, the neighbourhood was incorporated into the Edmonds Town Centre South plan.
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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West Burnaby School (aka Kingsway West School)

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1896
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Associated Dates
1896
Heritage Value
West Burnaby School was to be Burnaby's second public school and it served the children who lived along the tram line and Vancouver Road (Kingsway).
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Images
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1984-85 Annual Service Plan for the Vancouver Regional Transit System

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
547
Meeting Date
19-Sep-1983
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
56
Item No.
2
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
547
Meeting Date
19-Sep-1983
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
56
Item No.
2
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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1985/86 Annual Service Plan for the Vancouver Regional Transit System

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport16768
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
6099
Meeting Date
9-Oct-1984
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
62
Item No.
7
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
6099
Meeting Date
9-Oct-1984
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
62
Item No.
7
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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