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![Albert Parker with dog, [between 1930 and 1940] (date of original), copied 1998 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2018/2018_0041_0170_001.jpg?width=280)
Albert Parker with dog
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9985
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1930 and 1940] (date of original), copied 1998
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia print ; 13 x 9.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of young Albert Parker sitting on the ground with a dog. Behind him is the barn with a model "T" Ford parked inside. Albert is wearing a newsboy cap and is holding a black dog between his knees. In 1928 after Sarah Parker's father, Jesse Love died, William and Sarah (nee Love) Parker pu…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Jesse Love farmhouse series
- Subseries
- Love family photographs subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia print ; 13 x 9.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of young Albert Parker sitting on the ground with a dog. Behind him is the barn with a model "T" Ford parked inside. Albert is wearing a newsboy cap and is holding a black dog between his knees. In 1928 after Sarah Parker's father, Jesse Love died, William and Sarah (nee Love) Parker purchased the Love farmhouse located at 1390 Cumberland Road. They lived there until 1961, with their three children; Albert, Bill and Elsie.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Heritage
- Geographic Access
- Cumberland Street
- Street Address
- 7651 Cumberland Street
- Accession Code
- BV018.41.170
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [between 1930 and 1940] (date of original), copied 1998
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Cariboo-Armstrong Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 25-Feb-2019
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Albert Parker with dog, [between 1930 and 1940] (date of original), copied 1998 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2018/2018_0041_0170_001.jpg)
Anne Sievenpiper subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97417
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1889-1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of records collected by Anne Sievenpiper and her husband Bill pertaining to the city of Vancouver. Records include a painting, cartographic records, and papers.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1889-1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Anne Sievenpiper subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS2001-02
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of records collected by Anne Sievenpiper and her husband Bill pertaining to the city of Vancouver. Records include a painting, cartographic records, and papers.
- History
- Anne Louise Nabocik was born in Podbeil, Slovakia in 1928 to parents Stanley Honsberger Sievenpiper and Alma Rachel Morrison. She married William Stanley "Bill" Sievenpiper and the couple had two daughters: Sharoyne and Shirley. Anne died in 2017.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on collector of subseries
- PC413
Annie and Flash Whiting
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20110
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 16 Sep. 1942
- Collection/Fonds
- Esther Love Stanley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Annie (Love) Whiting and her husband William "Flash" Whiting on their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple are standing together in a garden and Flash is holding a cake.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Esther Love Stanley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Annie (Love) Whiting and her husband William "Flash" Whiting on their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple are standing together in a garden and Flash is holding a cake.
- Subjects
- Events - Anniversaries
- Accession Code
- BV022.32.532
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 16 Sep. 1942
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-07-25
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 2 (BV032.22.431)
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Married 40 years / Sept 16th_1942 / Annie & Flash"
- Note in white ink on album page reads:"MARRIED 40 YEARS / SEPT. 16, 1942 / ANNIE & FLASH / WHITING"
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Appointment of Elsie Williams as Stenographer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport47763
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 48024
- Meeting Date
- 19-Dec-1949
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 48024
- Meeting Date
- 19-Dec-1949
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Appointment of E. Moss and William Milne as Permanent Firemen
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport54230
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 70317
- Meeting Date
- 30-Aug-1943
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 70317
- Meeting Date
- 30-Aug-1943
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Appointment of K.F. Williams as Tax Clerk
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport48917
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 49129
- Meeting Date
- 1-Dec-1947
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 49129
- Meeting Date
- 1-Dec-1947
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
![Barbara Martin, [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/513/525-001.jpg?width=280)
Barbara Martin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66695
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011
- Collection/Fonds
- William Martin family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Barbara Martin (later Punnett) standing outside, at the side of the family's Spruce Street home at 3240 Spruce Street (renumbered 5420 Spruce Street).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011
- Collection/Fonds
- William Martin family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg)
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 525-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2011-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Barbara Martin (later Punnett) standing outside, at the side of the family's Spruce Street home at 3240 Spruce Street (renumbered 5420 Spruce Street).
- Names
- Punnett, Barbara Martin
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Martin, William
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Spruce Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Barbara Martin, [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/513/525-001.jpg)
![Barbara Martin, [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/513/525-002.jpg?width=280)
Barbara Martin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66696
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011
- Collection/Fonds
- William Martin family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Barbara Martin (later Punnett) standing outside on her family's property.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011
- Collection/Fonds
- William Martin family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg)
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 525-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2011-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Barbara Martin (later Punnett) standing outside on her family's property.
- Names
- Punnett, Barbara Martin
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Martin, William
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Spruce Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Barbara Martin, [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/513/525-002.jpg)
![Bill and Jackie Martin, [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/513/525-018.jpg?width=280)
Bill and Jackie Martin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66712
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011
- Collection/Fonds
- William Martin family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bill and his younger brother Jackie Martin, each pushing their own wheelbarrow.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011
- Collection/Fonds
- William Martin family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg)
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 525-018
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2011-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bill and his younger brother Jackie Martin, each pushing their own wheelbarrow.
- Subjects
- Agricultural Tools and Equipment
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Martin, William
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Spruce Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Bill and Jackie Martin, [between 1933 and 1940] (date of original), copied 2011 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/513/525-018.jpg)
![Bill Price, [194-] (date of original), copied 1992 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/315/315-446.jpg?width=280)
Bill Price
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36988
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-] (date of original), copied 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.7 x 8.8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of William "Bill" Price examining a tomato plant.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-] (date of original), copied 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.7 x 8.8 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 315-446
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of William "Bill" Price examining a tomato plant.
- Subjects
- Geographic Features - Gardens
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Bill Price, [194-] (date of original), copied 1992 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/315/315-446.jpg)
![Bill Price at shoe stitching machine, [194-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/315/315-415.jpg?width=280)
Bill Price at shoe stitching machine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36957
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of William "Bill" Price at a shoe stitching machine at his uncle, Bert Price's, shoe repair shop in Vancouver: Price Shoe Service. During the Second World War, Bill was "frozen" in this job (i.e., not permitted to leave it) as his repairing Army and Navy shoes and boots was considered es…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 315-415
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of William "Bill" Price at a shoe stitching machine at his uncle, Bert Price's, shoe repair shop in Vancouver: Price Shoe Service. During the Second World War, Bill was "frozen" in this job (i.e., not permitted to leave it) as his repairing Army and Navy shoes and boots was considered essential to the war effort.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Bill Price at shoe stitching machine, [194-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/315/315-415.jpg)
Book reading given by Pixie McGeachie January 10, 1973 - Track 2
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory238
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1803-1884
- Length
- 0:09:29
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Pixie McGeachie's continued reading of "Archdeacon on Horseback" by Canon Cyril E.H. Williams and herself. This section of the reading describes the earlier the impact of the gold rush on British Columbia and the formation of Lytton, BC.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Pixie McGeachie's continued reading of "Archdeacon on Horseback" by Canon Cyril E.H. Williams and herself. This section of the reading describes the earlier the impact of the gold rush on British Columbia and the formation of Lytton, BC.
- Date Range
- 1803-1884
- Photo Info
- Pixie McGeachie (left) and Florence Godwin, 1992. Item no. 330-003
- Length
- 0:09:29
- Interview Date
- January 10, 1973
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of a book reading given by Pixie McGeachie on January 10, 1973 to the Burnaby Historical Society from the book "Archdeacon on Horseback" by Canon Cyril E.H. Williams (then archivist in the Vancouver School of Theology, University of British Columbia) and Pixie McGeachie.
- Biographical Notes
- Doreen "Pixie" (Johnson) McGeachie was a resident of Burnaby for over sixty years. Pixie married John Aloysius "Jack" McGeachie and raised their children Kathi (Dunlop) and David McGeachie in the house the couple built themselves in 1947. Pixie served as the editor for the Burnaby Examiner newspaper and wrote a column entitled "Burnaby History" for The News. In 1974 she authored her first book titled "Bygones of Burnaby" which was one of the first to develop anecdotal stories about pioneer life in Burnaby. She authored "Burnaby - A Proud Century" in 1992 and in 2002 she wrote a biography of the city's namesake in the book "Land of Promise: Robert Burnaby's letters from Colonial B.C." She also contributed many hours of volunteering; helping to establish Burnaby's first museum Heritage Village in 1971, serving as President of the Burnaby Historical Society from 1991-1993. She served a six year term on Burnaby's Heritage Commission leading the charge to preserve many historic sites throughout the city, and during her twenty years as the Community Archives volunteer archivist for the historical society, she succeeded in gathering thousands of rare and valuable historic photographs and documents which now forms the core of the photograph collection on the Heritage Burnaby website (as these items were donated by the Society to the City Archives in 2007). The City of Burnaby awarded Pixie McGeachie the Kushiro Cup as Citizen of the year in 2002. In 2006 she received a Heritage BC project award for leading the Friends of Interurban 1223 project, and in 2008 Heritage BC recognised her again by presenting her with the Ruby Nobb Award. John Aloysius "Jack" McGeachie died October 12, 1981 at the age of sixty-seven. Doreen "Pixie" (Johnson) McGeachie died August 14, 2010 at the age of eighty-nine.
- Total Tracks
- 6
- Total Length
- 0:54:31
- Interviewee Name
- McGeachie, Doreen “Pixie”
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Web Notes
- Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks
Track two of recording of a book reading given by Pixie McGeachie
Track two of recording of a book reading given by Pixie McGeachie
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS137-017-2/MSS137-017-2_Track_2.mp3![British Columbia Provincial Police, [1948 or 1949] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1990/199700230004.jpg?width=280)
British Columbia Provincial Police
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1265
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1948 or 1949]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 22.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six British Columbia Provincial Police officers in uniform standing in two rows in front of the British Columbia Police building at Dawson Creek. The officers are; front row (from left): Dunc Fletcher, Jack Hall and Pat Burke. Back row (from left): Ed Fairweather, Maurice Low and Bria…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 22.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six British Columbia Provincial Police officers in uniform standing in two rows in front of the British Columbia Police building at Dawson Creek. The officers are; front row (from left): Dunc Fletcher, Jack Hall and Pat Burke. Back row (from left): Ed Fairweather, Maurice Low and Brian Williams.
- Names
- British Columbia Provincial Police
- Fletcher, Dunc
- Hall, Jack
- Burke, Pat
- Fairweather, Ed
- Low, Maurice
- Williams, Brian
- Accession Code
- BV997.23.4
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1948 or 1949]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 01-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Copyright stamp on verso reads: "British Columbia Government Travel Bureau in Victoria, B.C."
- Note on verso of photograph reads: "Dawson Creek- 1948-49/ Front. L-R: Dunc Fletcher. Jack Hall./ Pat Burke./ Rear: L-R: Ed Fairweather, Maurice Low/ Brian Williams"
Images
![British Columbia Provincial Police, [1948 or 1949] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1990/199700230004.jpg)
Burnaby Municipal Council
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55608
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1946
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the eight members of Burnaby's Municipal Council standing in an office, each holding a piece of paper. Written across the bottom of the photograph is the caption: "Burnaby Council 1946 Reeve Morrison". Reeve George Morrison can be seen to the far right. Third from the right is Willi…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1946
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the eight members of Burnaby's Municipal Council standing in an office, each holding a piece of paper. Written across the bottom of the photograph is the caption: "Burnaby Council 1946 Reeve Morrison". Reeve George Morrison can be seen to the far right. Third from the right is William Beamish, fifth from the right is Charles MacSorley and at the far left is Joseph Gartlan. The rest are unidentified although the remaining members of the 1946 Council were James West, William Philps, John Jones and Harry Ball.
- Names
- Morrison, George
- MacSorley, Charles W.
- Beamish, William Randolph "Ran"
- West, James G.
- Philps, William P.
- Jones, John S.R.
- Gartlan, Joseph P.
- Ball, Harry
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Vancouver Sun
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Photorgapher's stamp on verso
Images
Bylaw Number: 1977 - William Temple Property Sale Bylaw 1947
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/bylaw21490
- Repository
- Legislative Services
- Bylaw Number
- 1977
- Final Adoption
- 1947 Dec 29
- Format
- Bylaws - Adopted
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- Legislative Services
- Bylaw Number
- 1977
- Final Adoption
- 1947 Dec 29
- Format
- Bylaws - Adopted
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Byrne family subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription22
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [191-?] -1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs and textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of copies of photographs of the Byrne family and a photocopied essay entitled "Life on the North Arm of the Fraser River: The Experience of the Rowling Family" by Paula Cyr.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [191-?] -1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Byrne family subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs and textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1995-04
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of copies of photographs of the Byrne family and a photocopied essay entitled "Life on the North Arm of the Fraser River: The Experience of the Rowling Family" by Paula Cyr.
- History
- William Henry "Henry" Rowling was born February 9, 1826 in Truro, Cornwall, England. His wife, Mary Russell Rowling, was born November 19, 1832 in Strickland, Dorset, England. Their first child, Rosetta Mary "Rose" Rowling, was born August 8, 1858 in Plumstead, Woolwhich, Kent while Henry was in Esquimalt working as a Royal Engineer. The family then moved to New Westminster, and grew larger: James William Russell "Jim" Rowling born October 14, 1862; Henry Soar Rowling was born February 3, 1864; Priscilla Amelia Rowling (later Byrne) was born February 24, 1866; and William Henry Kemp Rowling was born September 2, 1867. The family settled at their farm on the North Arm of the Fraser River in September of 1868. They raised livestock and grew produce on their property for their family, which continued to grow. Thomas George Rowling was born on April 14, 1869 and Elizabeth Jane Russell Rowling was born on August 24, 1847. The Rowling children were raised Presbyterian but Priscilla later converted to Roman Catholicism when she married her husband, Peter Byrne, on May 15, 1892. As young adults, Priscilla and Peter lived on the North Arm, close to Priscilla's parents and youngest sister, Elizabeth. Her brother Henry moved his logging operations near the Byrne residence while James lived in South Vancouver with a family of his own. Their other siblings, Rose and Thomas, had passed away by this time. Peter and Priscilla had six children: Margaret Gladys Byrne, born February 28, 1893; twin daughters Mary and Norah; Kathleen; Ultan Patrick "Pat"; and Elizabeth Laura Byrne (later Cyr). After Henry and Mary Rowlings died in 1906, Elizabeth lived with her sister Priscilla and her nieces and nephews.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC316, MSS141
Capitol Hill Community Association subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription24
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1943-1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of a photograph of William Dynes, Capitol Hill Community Hall minute book, and architectural plans for the Association's hall.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1943-1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-12
- BHS1992-33
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of a photograph of William Dynes, Capitol Hill Community Hall minute book, and architectural plans for the Association's hall.
- History
- The Capitol Hall Community Association was formed in 1912, with meetings held in a machine shop located south of Hastings Street. By 1923, the Association had moved to the original Howard Avenue School at Howard and Francis, but the building was destroyed by fire in 1924. A new hall was erected south of Hastings Street in 1926 and was used for Association activities until 1943 when it was also destroyed by fire. From 1943 until late 1947, Capitol Hill Community Association meetings were held in a variety of places, including the United Church Hall, Mrs. Wilson’s house on Ellesmere, Capitol Hill School, Harry Royle’s Store and Mrs. Wood’s house on North Warwick. Various plans and sketches for a new hall were discussed, including one by architect Harold Collerne, but it was turned down. By June of 1944, members decided on the Howard Avenue site on Dynes Park, north of Hastings Street. Two applications for building permits were turned down. In 1946, the Municipal Clerk finally requested tenders for the erection of the hall. In 1947, a "temporary” hall was built on the present site and remains there to this day. Planning and construction was carried out with George Green as Chairman of the Building Committee and William James Dynes as Foreman. The members were in the new hall by December 1947.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC282, MSS077
Carleton Avenue and William Street
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34126
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 2, 1947
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Carleton Avenue and William Street at the start of house construction. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 2, 1947
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Alfred Bingham subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11 cm
- Material Details
- Poor physical condition.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 010-042
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Carleton Avenue and William Street at the start of house construction. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Carleton Avenue
- William Street
Images
Cascades Drive-In Theatre
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark689
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Geographic Access
- Grandview Highway
- Associated Dates
- 1946
- Heritage Value
- The Cascades Drive-In Theatre was Canada's first drive-in and was started by George and William Steel and Joe and Art Johnson in 1946. Built along Grandview Highway (Canada Way) near Smith Street, the theatre opened on August 30, 1946. In 1977, the theatre was purchased by Don Soutar, Al Chappell and Norm Green and continued to operate until 1980. The property was then redeveloped as Cascades Village - a large condominium complex.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Cascade-Schou Area
- Street Address
- 4050 Grandview Highway
Images
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription29
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1892-2021
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 130m of textual records and other material
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1892-2021
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- 130m of textual records and other material
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FOIPPA
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
- History
- The City of Burnaby covers an area of approximately 98 square kilometers between the cities of Vancouver to the west, and Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. The municipality derived its name from Robert Burnaby, a prominent businessman and advisor to Sir James Douglas, the first Governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Burnaby’s early development was closely tied to the development of the City of New Westminster. New Westminster became British Columbia’s capital in 1859, the year after the British Government proclaimed the establishment of British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Royal Engineers began exploring Burnaby to establish military defenses and secure natural resources. This involved the construction of a road linking New Westminster to Burrard Inlet for military purposes, which is present-day North Road. At this time, individuals and families began settling in Burnaby and were largely involved in agricultural and logging activities. Burnaby developed slowly until 1887, when the Canadian Pacific Railway was extended into Vancouver from the Port Moody terminal, causing a dramatic increase in traffic between New Westminster and Vancouver. To meet the new transportation demands, a tramline was built in 1891 connecting the two urban centers along what is now Kingsway. The creation and location of the tramline induced property owners to begin subdividing and selling their lands as early as October 1891. The property taxes the roughly 200 residents paid at this time went directly to the provincial government in Victoria. No local services were provided in turn, which prompted the formation of a committee to petition the provincial government for a municipal charter. As a result, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was incorporated by letters patent on September 22, 1892. Burnaby’s first Council was elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892 and consisted of Reeve Charles R. Shaw and councillors William Brenchley, Arthur De Windt Hazard, L. Claude Hill, William McDermott, and John Woolard.* The first formal Council election was conducted three months later. Nicolai Shou became the first elected reeve of Burnaby by ballot. Council met at various locations, including the tramline’s power house, private homes, and offices until the first municipal hall was built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1899. Council is ultimately responsible for the government of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor (formally called “Reeve” prior to 1968) and Council are elected by the residents of Burnaby to represent them in decisions with respect to the provision of public services and facilities. Additionally, the Mayor represents the citizens of Burnaby at various public functions and events. Burnaby was without Council representation during most of the Great Depression and part of the Second World War. Council was disbanded on December 31, 1932 as a result of financial difficulties. The Provincial Government appointed a Commissioner to take over the duties of Reeve and Council beginning in 1933. This system of government was retained until January 1943, when Burnaby residents could once again elect their local government officials. The following individuals have served as Mayor (or Reeve) of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Schou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 John W. Weart 1911-1912 Duncan C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 Thomas Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 William L. Burdick 1929 William A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorley 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek R. Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R.S. Gilchrist 1941-1942* B.C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner. Closely associated with the functions of Council is the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties of the municipal clerk including the preparation and preservation of all minutes books and records of Council business, custody of City bylaws, administrative support to Council and its Committees, preparation of Council and Committee agendas and the conduct of local government elections. The Clerk’s Office is the communications link between Council and other City Departments and the general public, and provides assistance and advice to citizens with respect to Council and Council Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. At the time of Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892, the municipal Clerk had the responsibility to attend all meetings of Council, keep all records of Council, prepare and alter voters’ lists, conduct Council elections, collect revenue, as well as having the responsibility to prepare balance sheets and audits. An advertisement in a local newspaper for the appointment of the Clerk dated February 1, 1905 states the “united offices of clerk, collector and assessor” receive a salary of $65.00 per month. Originally the treasurer, assessor and records manager for the corporation, the Clerk eventually became the municipal Council liaison. The primary functions of the City Clerk over time have been the keeping of minutes for the meetings of City Council and related bodies; keeping the records of the City of Burnaby as required by the Local Government Act (formally Municipal Act); keeping all records related to City Council decision making; carrying out correspondence on behalf of Council; assembling voters’ lists and carrying out elections; providing communication, information, and public relations services, including responsibility for civic ceremonies/events, and the municipal archives. The following individuals have served as City Clerk: Alexander Philip 1892–1894 Alfred Smither 1894–1899 F.J.H. Shirley 1899–1901 Arthur De Windt Haszard 1901–1902 Walter J. Walker 1902–1905 Benjamin George Walker 1905–1908 Charles Thomas Saunders 1908–1911 W.M. Griffiths 1911–1912 Arthur G. Moore 1912–1933 Charles Boyer Brown 1933–1959 John H. Shaw 1959–1973* James Hudson 1974–1984 Charles A. Turpin 1984–1995 Debbie R. Comis 1995–2011 Anne Skipsey (Acting) 2011-2012 Maryann Manuel (Acting) 2012-2014 Dennis Back 2014-2018 Kate O'Connell 2018-2020 Blanka Zeinabova 2020-2022 *Deputy City Clerk T. Ward took over many of the Clerk’s duties from 1972 to 1973 due to Shaw’s ill health during these years.
- Formats
- Microforms exist for some records. See series descriptions.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Creator
- City of Burnaby
- Notes
- Title based on creators of fonds