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100 records – page 2 of 5.

Municipal road crew

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35609
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 a municipal road crew. Identified: (far left) George H. Thomson. This was George Thomson's first job after arriving in Burnaby from London, England. He would later open Thomson's Cash Grocery stores. Note the horse drawn wagon used to haul materials.
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.
204-467
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a municipal road crew. Identified: (far left) George H. Thomson. This was George Thomson's first job after arriving in Burnaby from London, England. He would later open Thomson's Cash Grocery stores. Note the horse drawn wagon used to haul materials.
Subjects
Transportation - Horses
Occupations - Labourers
Construction - Road Construction
Transportation - Wagons
Names
Thomson, George H.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Road construction on Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34040
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 8.0 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of road construction on Kingsway at 18th Avenue. Men and horses are working, and houses can be seen on the left side.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Stride family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 8.0 x 10.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
001-016
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of road construction on Kingsway at 18th Avenue. Men and horses are working, and houses can be seen on the left side.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Transportation - Horses
Construction - Road Construction
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w photograph accompanying
Geographic Access
Kingsway
18th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Road works crew

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34754
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.7 x 16.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Strangman (not identified) and a road works crew taking a break outside.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.7 x 16.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
131-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Strangman (not identified) and a road works crew taking a break outside.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Construction - Road Construction
Names
Strangman, John
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Road works crew

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34755
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.4 x 16.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified road construction crew and machinery.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.4 x 16.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
131-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified road construction crew and machinery.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Construction - Road Construction
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Steam shovel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35317
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1929] (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 a steam shovel possibly operated by Bill Speirs for the municipality of Burnaby during road construction.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1929] (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.
204-174
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a steam shovel possibly operated by Bill Speirs for the municipality of Burnaby during road construction.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Construction - Road Construction
Public Services - Public Works
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Brick Houses under Construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64654
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1899 and 1910]
Collection/Fonds
Ernest Winch fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w cabinet card ; 10 x 14.5 cm, mounted on card 10.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two brick houses under construction on High Street at Epping, Essex, England. These buildings were constructed by Ernest E. Winch.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1899 and 1910]
Collection/Fonds
Ernest Winch fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w cabinet card ; 10 x 14.5 cm, mounted on card 10.5 x 16.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
514-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2010-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of two brick houses under construction on High Street at Epping, Essex, England. These buildings were constructed by Ernest E. Winch.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Challoner-Courtenay, E.J.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Construction workers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59066
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction workers erecting steel frames next to railway tracks. Cranes and other construction vehicles are in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1472
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction workers erecting steel frames next to railway tracks. Cranes and other construction vehicles are in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "PMT 100% / Page 4 / Burnaby / Today"
Images
Less detail

Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34682
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 25, 1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of a Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. building. Three men are working on a large pipe. Two signs read, "Danger / X-Ray Operating / Keep Out."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 25, 1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
092-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of a Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. building. Three men are working on a large pipe. Two signs read, "Danger / X-Ray Operating / Keep Out."
Subjects
Industries - Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Dominion Bridge Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Printed on bottom of photo, "Dominion Bridge Co., Limited / Pacific Division"
Stamps on back of photograph read, "Dominion Bridge Company, Limited" and "Jan 25 1957"
Geographic Access
Henning Drive
Street Address
3880 Henning Drive
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
West Central Valley Area
Images
Less detail

London mixer and contractors

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34138
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 16, 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 Gilmore Avenue and Douglas Road including a London mixer and contractors invovled in house construction. The man standing in the center has been identified as Mr. Marcowitz. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 16, 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.
010-054
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gilmore Avenue and Douglas Road including a London mixer and contractors invovled in house construction. The man standing in the center has been identified as Mr. Marcowitz. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Industries - Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Douglas Road
Images
Less detail

New building under construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45519
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964 or 1965]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 36.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a new building at Simon Fraser University under construction.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964 or 1965]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 36.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-414
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of a new building at Simon Fraser University under construction.
Subjects
Construction
Occupations - Labourers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Simon Fraser University
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Donnelly, David
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Rock crusher engine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34522
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.1 x 17.1 cm mounted on 20.2 x 25.3 cm cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph of a rock crusher engine and crew at Edmonds. Identified: foreman Pete Watt (3rd from left) and Jack McMurray (fourth from left). Annotations on back of photograph reads: "engineer George Harden [or Harder] at the wheel with Harry [or Harvey] Harrison beside him" and "others are Bob Ell…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.1 x 17.1 cm mounted on 20.2 x 25.3 cm cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
035-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a rock crusher engine and crew at Edmonds. Identified: foreman Pete Watt (3rd from left) and Jack McMurray (fourth from left). Annotations on back of photograph reads: "engineer George Harden [or Harder] at the wheel with Harry [or Harvey] Harrison beside him" and "others are Bob Ellis, Sandy Scott, and Billy Waller [or Walter?]."
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Occupations - Engineers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Ellis, Robert "Bob"
Harder, George
Harrison, Harry
McMurray, Jack
Scott, Sandy
Waller, Billy
Watt, Pete
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Moore, W.J.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on back reads, "W.J. Moore, Photographer, Vancouver, B.C. / Walden Block or 25 & Main"
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
Less detail

Clearing Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription560
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-?] (date of original), copied 1977
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 men in work clothes clearing Doulgas Road. A group of men to the right side of the photograph have shovels in their hands and are clearing rocks from the road. There is a small girl in a blouse and skirt standing beside two horses pulling a cart. Behind her is a group of men in wor…
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 men in work clothes clearing Doulgas Road. A group of men to the right side of the photograph have shovels in their hands and are clearing rocks from the road. There is a small girl in a blouse and skirt standing beside two horses pulling a cart. Behind her is a group of men in work clothes as well. There is fenced land to the right of the photograph, and electric power poles and trees line both sides of the road. The accession register and inscription on the photograph identify this as Douglas Road (later renamed in part Canada Way). An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "Working on Douglas Road on hill above Burnaby Lake. No Date."
Subjects
Transportation - Horses
Construction Tools and Equipment
Construction - Road Construction
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Canada Way
Accession Code
HV977.99.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[190-?] (date of original), copied 1977
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-11
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Glen Clark

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78820
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 14, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Investment minister and New Democratic Party (NDP) hopeful Glen Clark (later British Columbia Premier) in a bulldozer, breaking ground at the construction site of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on Highway 1 in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 14, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0137
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Investment minister and New Democratic Party (NDP) hopeful Glen Clark (later British Columbia Premier) in a bulldozer, breaking ground at the construction site of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on Highway 1 in Burnaby.
Subjects
Construction - Road Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Officials - Elected Officials
Officials - Premiers
Names
Clark, Glen
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel Bby 94A / 94% pg. 3 TriCity"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Less detail

Bulldozer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34152
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 23, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man standing beside a small John Deere bulldozer described as the "supply machine" at the Willingdon Heights subdivision site. Piles of lumber can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 23, 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 11.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-069
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man standing beside a small John Deere bulldozer described as the "supply machine" at the Willingdon Heights subdivision site. Piles of lumber can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Labourers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Bulldozer clearing a Forested Hill

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man operating a bulldozer clearing a forested hill. There appears to be a backhoe on the other side of the hill of fallen and upturned trees. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photograph: "342X."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man operating a bulldozer clearing a forested hill. There appears to be a backhoe on the other side of the hill of fallen and upturned trees. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photograph: "342X."
Subjects
Land Clearing
Occupations - Labourers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.79
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Bulldozer clearing a lot

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.8 x 11.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man operating a bulldozer and clearing the lot. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photograph: "345L."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.8 x 11.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man operating a bulldozer and clearing the lot. This may be the site of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamped on back of photograph: "345L."
Subjects
Land Clearing
Occupations - Labourers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.81
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Bulldozer operator

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34141
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 18, 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 bulldozer operator, Mr. Chapman seated in a bulldozer at the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 18, 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.
010-057
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of bulldozer operator, Mr. Chapman seated in a bulldozer at the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Construction of MacInnis Place

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45401
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1975
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 14.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of caterpiliar operator Casey Logan moving a large pile of earth to build a sound barrier for the British Columbia government housing project at MacInnis Place.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1975
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 14.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-296
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of caterpiliar operator Casey Logan moving a large pile of earth to build a sound barrier for the British Columbia government housing project at MacInnis Place.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Names
MacInnis Place
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "BIG BARRIER Mountain of earth is moved by 'cat' operator Casey Logan to build a sound barrier for the new B.C. government housing project at MacInnis Place in Burnaby."
Geographic Access
Keswick Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cameron Area
Images
Less detail

Construction of the Westminster Rollerway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37111
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print + 6 p.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). A "Commercial Truck Co. Ltd." construction crane is in the foreground.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Joe Russel subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print + 6 p.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
320-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1995-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). A "Commercial Truck Co. Ltd." construction crane is in the foreground.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Westminster Rollerway
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
Less detail

Digging In

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34387
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a steam shovel digging into a hill. A horse team pulling a dump wagon stand next to it. The location is unknown. This photograph appears to have been taken by Arthur Peers, who travelled through the Fraser River Valley and worked on the construction of the Trans-Provincial Highway dur…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-094
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a steam shovel digging into a hill. A horse team pulling a dump wagon stand next to it. The location is unknown. This photograph appears to have been taken by Arthur Peers, who travelled through the Fraser River Valley and worked on the construction of the Trans-Provincial Highway during the later 1920s.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Occupations - Labourers
Transportation - Horses
Transportation - Wagons
Construction Tools and Equipment
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Peers, Arthur Francis "Mike"
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Less detail

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