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Elsie Dawkins

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37690
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[ca. 1918] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 2.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elsie Dawkins, age 16.5 months, on Balfour Avenue (later renamed Atlee Avenue). A "stump ranch" is visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[ca. 1918] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 2.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-278
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elsie Dawkins, age 16.5 months, on Balfour Avenue (later renamed Atlee Avenue). A "stump ranch" is visible in the background.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Names
Norman, Elsie Dawkins
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Atlee Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Excavating the basement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription76899
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1946 (date of original), digitally copied 2012
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the hand-dug excavation at Willingdon Avenue where Cice and Dennis Brown first erected their home.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1946 (date of original), digitally copied 2012
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History project series
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
549-019
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2012-30
Scope and Content
Photograph of the hand-dug excavation at Willingdon Avenue where Cice and Dennis Brown first erected their home.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Transportation - Wheelbarrows
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Explosive crew

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36143
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an explosive crew leaning against a bench with their dog. A box of explosives lies open at their feet.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
228-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of an explosive crew leaning against a bench with their dog. A box of explosives lies open at their feet.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Felled trees

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80591
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Collection/Fonds
Murray family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of felled trees and partially cleared land at an unidentified location. Five people are visible on the logging road between the felled trees.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Collection/Fonds
Murray family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
548-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2012-31
Scope and Content
Photograph of felled trees and partially cleared land at an unidentified location. Five people are visible on the logging road between the felled trees.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Adams, Gladstone
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Former site of the Kelly Douglas building

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35027
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 18, 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the site of Kelly Douglas and Co. at 4700 Kingsway after the building was demolished. A bulldozer and a large truck with two men standing on it are at the back left of the photograph.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 18, 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Evelyn Salisbury subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm
Material Details
Printed on verso of photograph: "This paper manufactured by Kodak"
Description Level
Item
Record No.
178-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1986-26
Scope and Content
Photograph of the site of Kelly Douglas and Co. at 4700 Kingsway after the building was demolished. A bulldozer and a large truck with two men standing on it are at the back left of the photograph.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Kelly Douglas and Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4700 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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George Searby Buxton Clearing Land

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64598
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911]
Collection/Fonds
Buxton Family collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Burnaby pioneer George Searby Buxton clearing land on which he built his family home in Burnaby. George Buxton was born in England and was a carpenter by trade. He and his wife Mary Isabel (nee Nattriss) moved to Canada between 1911 and 1913 and had five children: Clara Violet (1…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911]
Collection/Fonds
Buxton Family collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
513-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2010-05
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Burnaby pioneer George Searby Buxton clearing land on which he built his family home in Burnaby. George Buxton was born in England and was a carpenter by trade. He and his wife Mary Isabel (nee Nattriss) moved to Canada between 1911 and 1913 and had five children: Clara Violet (1910-1913), Mary (1900-?), Alice Clarissa (Clissie) (1902-?), Bernard (1897-1972) and Leopold (1893-1951).. The Buxton house remains a heritage landmark in Burnaby to this day.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Names
Buxton, George Searby
Media Type
Photograph
Geographic Access
Buxton Street
Street Address
4807 Buxton Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Gilmore Avenue and Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34162
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 25, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of cleared land at Gilmore Avenue and Douglas Road. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 25, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-079
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of cleared land at Gilmore Avenue and Douglas Road. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Douglas Road
Images
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Gilmore Avenue and Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34164
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of cleared land at Gilmore Avenue and Douglas Road. Houses under construction can be seen in the background. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-081
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of cleared land at Gilmore Avenue and Douglas Road. Houses under construction can be seen in the background. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Subjects
Industries - Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Land Clearing
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Douglas Road
Images
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Gilmore Avenue and Kitchener Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34148
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 20, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gilmore Avenue and Kitchener Street with cleared land and the beginning of house construction. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 20, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-064
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gilmore Avenue and Kitchener Street with cleared land and the beginning of house construction. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Subjects
Industries - Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Kitchener Street
Images
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Grant Street

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 20, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the 4200 block of Grant Street with cleared land with lumber in the foreground.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 20, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-150
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the 4200 block of Grant Street with cleared land with lumber in the foreground.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Grant Street
Images
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Grant Street and Willingdon Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34200
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 17, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of cleared land and brush at Grant Street and Willingdon Avenue (southeast). This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 17, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-116
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of cleared land and brush at Grant Street and Willingdon Avenue (southeast). This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Grant Street
Willingdon Avenue
Images
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Graveley Street and Willingdon Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34201
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 17, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Graveley Street at Willingdon Avenue; the road is in the foreground with brush and cleared land visible beside the road. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 17, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-117
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Graveley Street at Willingdon Avenue; the road is in the foreground with brush and cleared land visible beside the road. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Graveley Street
Willingdon Avenue
Images
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Gray Family Clearing Lot

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35523
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911 (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 the Gray family clearing the lot for their family home at 4375 Winnifred Street. (From left) Clamor Gray (father of William Gray) Emily Gray (mother), and Ernie North (uncle by marriage; he had married Hilda, the sister of Clamor Gray).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911 (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.
204-381
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Gray family clearing the lot for their family home at 4375 Winnifred Street. (From left) Clamor Gray (father of William Gray) Emily Gray (mother), and Ernie North (uncle by marriage; he had married Hilda, the sister of Clamor Gray).
Subjects
Animals - Dogs
Land Clearing
Names
Gray, Clamor
Gray, Emily Christmas
North, Ernie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Winnifred Street
Street Address
4375 Winnifred Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Images
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Gray family tent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35519
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911] (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 the Gray family tent on their 4375 Winnifred Street property. (Inside tent) Clamor Gray (father of William Gray). The Grays lived in the tent while their house was being built by Mr. Gray, a carpenter.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911] (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.
204-377
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Gray family tent on their 4375 Winnifred Street property. (Inside tent) Clamor Gray (father of William Gray). The Grays lived in the tent while their house was being built by Mr. Gray, a carpenter.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Structures - Tents
Names
Gray, Clamor
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Winnifred Street
Street Address
4375 Winnifred Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Images
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Gus Rintanen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription76945
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), digitally copied 2012
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gus Rintanen clearing land with an unidentified man in either Oregon or Washington.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), digitally copied 2012
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History project series
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
549-076
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2012-30
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gus Rintanen clearing land with an unidentified man in either Oregon or Washington.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Names
Rintanen, Gus
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Halifax / Buchanon, Bby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93743
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of a property located between Halifax Street and Buchanon Street under construction.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-028
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of a property located between Halifax Street and Buchanon Street under construction.
Subjects
Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from print envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 89-390-B
Handwritten sticky note on print envelope reads: "BOSA - Burnaby Office". At time of description, Bosa Development's Burnaby office is located at 1300-2025 Willingdon Avenue.
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
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Haszard house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription449
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a house in a clearing just on the outskirts of densely wooded area. There is a wooden fence around the property, and in front of the house is a dirt road. There are small piles of logs along the road side. An earlier catalogue record identifies this house as the Haszard house that was…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a house in a clearing just on the outskirts of densely wooded area. There is a wooden fence around the property, and in front of the house is a dirt road. There are small piles of logs along the road side. An earlier catalogue record identifies this house as the Haszard house that was located across the street from the property of the Sprott Farm. The photograph was taken from Douglas Road (later renamed in part Canada Way). It is also noted that the Sprott family lived in the Haszard house while their home, named "Dovecote" was being completed.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Land Clearing
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Canada Way
Accession Code
HV978.1.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-25
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Holmes Capitol Hill lot

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35836
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911] (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 the Holmes Capitol Hill lot. Jack Holmes bought this lot at 200 Ellesmere Avenue for $550.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911] (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.
204-695
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Holmes Capitol Hill lot. Jack Holmes bought this lot at 200 Ellesmere Avenue for $550.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Phillips, James William "Jim"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Ellesmere Avenue
Street Address
200 Ellesmere Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 3

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1892
Length
0:07:14
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of crossing from England to Canada and of the land clearing process.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of crossing from England to Canada and of the land clearing process.
Date Range
1892
Photo Info
Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933
Length
0:07:14
Names
Hill, Bernard R
Subjects
Land Clearing
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
November 7, 1977
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.
Biographical Notes
Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:30:00
Interviewee Name
Hill, Claude
Hill, Marion
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
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 three of interview with Claude Hill and his wife

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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 4

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1892-1905
Length
0:04:58
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of how his father cleared land to build a house, including the equipment that was used.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of how his father cleared land to build a house, including the equipment that was used.
Date Range
1892-1905
Photo Info
Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933
Length
0:04:58
Names
Hill, Bernard R
Subjects
Land Clearing
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
November 7, 1977
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.
Biographical Notes
Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:30:00
Interviewee Name
Hill, Claude
Hill, Marion
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
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.
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Audio Tracks

Track four of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill

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