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postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48364
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.13
- Description
- Postcard: black and white photo, white border; vertical; shows two-storey wood-frame house during construction; two men sit on saw horse? in front, ladder visible against one side; wire fence between house and photographer; pencilled in border at bottom right, "1911 Burnaby"; no exact location identified; on reverse in black, "POST CARD"; short wavy line below and one extending about a centimetre down centre; at left, "CORRESPONDENCE", at right "ADDRESS"; dotted outline of rectangle at upper right; unused; soiled, stained and spotted; darkened around edges; creases; corners worn; impression of postmark, "11" very clear
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- 1911 Burnaby
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Title
- 1911 Burnaby
- Publication Date
- 1911
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Buildings
- Buildings - Residential
- Buildings - Residential - Houses
Images
faience
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90820
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.40.11
- Description
- This is a fragment of brick or stone that was part of a fireplace hearth. A green waxy covering is present on the surfaces visible when the hearth was intact. It was three ledges or steps on one corner of the piece. There are several white markings like plaster all over the piece.
- Object History
- This is a piece of rookwood faience tile from the main floor Ceperley Mansion's fireplace before it was removed.
- Category
- 01. Built Environment Objects
- Classification
- Building Components - - Surface Elements
- Object Term
- Fireplace
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Light Fixture
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90872
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.40.23
- Description
- White glass light fixture with rounded bulb shape. The lamp and the base of the fixture hae a thick green line with two thin lines on either side. There are two holes in the base on opposite sides of each other. There is some tan/beige paint strokes around the base. An additional part is required to actually afix the lamp to the ceiling.
- Object History
- This is an original light fixture for the Eagles House. This house is located on Sperling Avenue and is under the care of the City of Burnaby Planning Department.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Lighting Equipment - - Lighting Devices
- Object Term
- Fixture, Lighting
- Colour
- White
- Green
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45377
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV003.18.1
- Description
- Postcard: colour aerial photo of Simon Fraser University; horizontal; on reverse in black, "SFU" "SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY" "BURNABY 2 / BC / CANADA," "Aerial Looking East" "FC 129"; horizontal lines above and below print; borders around left and right sides divide card in half horizontally; along bottom left, "Photo: Fred Thompson" "MADE IN CANADA BY EVERGREEN PRESS LIMITED", "FIDELITY PRESS" and logo; at upper right of right side, "STAMP" with line above and below; lightly soiled, some wear on corners, including crease at upper left of photo side; unused
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Schools
- Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges
- Names
- Simon Fraser University
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48610
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.41.4
- Description
- Postcard: colour aerial photo of Simon Fraser University; horizontal; on reverse in navy, "N.W. 49" "SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY" "N. Burnaby (Vancouver), B.C. Canada" "The aerial view shows..."; illustration of R.C.M.P. officer at left; at bottom left, "S-2587"; navy line up centre with "NATURAL COLOR PRODUCTIONS, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C."; at bottom, "MADE IN CANADA" "GRANT-MANN", logo; at upper right, illustration of mounted R.C.M.P. officer, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; large beige stamp at upper right corner, "6" "VINCENT MASSEY 1887-1967" "GOVERNOR GENERAL" "GOUVERNEUR GENERAL" "1952-1959" "CANADA"; round postmark "VANCOUVER B.C." "7 -M" "OCT --" "19-9"; rectangular cancellation "HADASSAH BAZAAR" "P.N.E. SHOWMART" "PURE FOODS BLDG." "OCT.22 - --"; addressed in pencil, "Mr. Russell H. Lane" "Box 898," "High River, Alberta"; message "Tuesday P.M." "Vancouver, B.C." "Oct 14/69" "Looking forward to tomorrow! K"; slight smudging
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Simon Fraser University / N. Burnaby (Vancouver), B.C. Canada
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Simon Fraser University S-2587
- Publication Date
- October 14 1969
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Schools
- Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges
- Names
- Simon Fraser University
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48611
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.41.5
- Description
- Postcard: colour west-facing aerial photo of Simon Fraser University buildings and parking lot; horizontal; on reverse in black, "SFU" and "SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY" "BURNABY 2 / BC / CANADA" "Aerial Looking West" "FC 54", lines above and below; borders divide card into halves horizontally; in left at bottom, "Photo: Chris Hildred" "MADE IN CANADA BY EVERGREEN PRESS LIMITED" "FIDELITY COLOUR" and logo; at upper right, "STAMP", line above and below; unused
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Simon Fraser University / Burnaby 2/BC/Canada / Aerial View Looking West
- Maker
- Evergreen Press Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Title
- Simon Fraser University FC 54
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Schools
- Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges
- Names
- Simon Fraser University
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38403
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.17
- Description
- Edmonds Favourite Teacher - Leaflet -- [1988]. Pink leaflet entry form for Edmonds favourite teacher over the decades. The contest was part of Edmonds Junior Secondary 94 anniversary and closing celebrations in 1988. On the top half of the leaflet has a large cartoon of students on a slant pushing a teacher along. Below the first cartoon is another a man lying flat on his back with a lump on his head with another man standing above him. The bottom half of the leaflet is the entry form for the favourite teacher and principal contest. The leaflet measures 21.5cm x 35.5cm.
- Colour
- Pink
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
- Events
- Events - Anniversaries
- Occupations
- Occupations - Teachers
Images
notepad
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact17834
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV978.17.3
- Description
- Provincial Teachers' Institute - Notepad -- [1904]. Notepad for the Provincial Teacher's Institute for a meeting in 1904 from April 5th to 7th at Pender Hall, Vancouver. The notepad was created by Clarke & Stuart, Booksellers and Stationers on Hastings St Vancouver. The back of the notebook lists the officers of the meeting and the general schedule of events.
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building
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3846
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.33.1
- Description
- The core of the Jessie Love farm house is a 1893 two story, pioneer tent style building. The home was added to over the years and became a large Craftsmen style farm house.
- Object History
- Built on Cumberland Road in Burnaby in 1893. Music Room/Parlour/Living Room and bedrooms above added c.1898. Kitchen added c.1908. The home of Jesse and Martha Love and their eleven children. One of Burnaby's oldest structures. The home was moved to Burnaby Village Museum in the late 1980s and has been partially restored to its 1920s appearance.
- Category
- 01. Built Environment Objects
- Classification
- Structures - - Dwellings
- Object Term
- House
- Colour
- Brown
- Culture
- Canadian
- Geographic Access
- Cumberland Street
- Street Address
- 6501 Deer Lake Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Cariboo-Armstrong Area
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47195
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.50.1
- Description
- Postcard: advertisement for "Vantage Point," a two high-rise development; coloured rendering; horizontal; glossy; shows two multi-storey buildings, landscaping, smaller building by pool, blue sky with clouds; on reverse in black "Vantage Point", logo, "2020 Belwood, North Burnaby -- 2 blocks east of Brentwood Shopping Centre off the Lougheed Highway" "Phone 299-6291" "Open Daily 12 Noon - 8 p.m."; 10 bullet points follow, about the property; at bottom, "An Imperial Venture", logo; up centre of card, "Dist. by Agency Press Ltd., Vancouver, B.C."; at right, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS ONLY"; outling of rectangle at upper right, "THIS CARD IS A 100% CANADIAN PRODUCT"; at lower right, "19393R"; slight wear on corners; c.1970s?; unused
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Vantage Point / 2020 Belwood, North Burnaby / Brentwood Shopping Centre / Lougheed Highway
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Vantage Point 19393R
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Buildings
- Buildings - Residential
- Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48385
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.28
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo, glossy; horizontal; shows two-storey building, brick and plaster; red "SWEDISH CANADIAN REST HOME" over entrance; drive visible, lawn and shrubs in foreground, vegetable garden?; on reverse in black "SWEDISH CANADIAN REST HOME" “1800 Duthie Avenue Burnaby, B.C.," "Dedicated to Man and Woman who in twilight of Life, seek comfort, rest and contentment."; line down centre, at bottom "Tri Color" "Made in Canada, Exclusively by Frank T. Coan Ltd. Vancouver, B.C."; at right, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS ONLY"; outline of rectangle at upper right; unused
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Swedish Canadian Rest Home / 1800 Duthie Avenue Burnaby, B.C. / Dedicated to Man and Woman.. / Tri Colour / Made in Canada, exclusively by Frank T. Coan Ltd. Vancouver, B.C.
- Maker
- Frank T. Coan Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Swedish Canadian Rest Home
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Residential
- Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48612
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.41.6
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo, glossy; horizontal; shows two-storey building, brick and plaster; "SWEDISH CANADIAN REST HOME" in red above entrance, three flags; driveway visible, lawn in foreground, shrubs; on reverse in blue "SWEDISH CANADIAN REST HOME" "1800 Duthie Avenue -- Burnaby, B.C,." "INCORPORATED 1947," "Dedicated To Man And Woman Who In Twilight Of Life, Seek Comfort, Rest And Contentment."; at lower left, "Photo by Burnaby Photographers" "45243-C"; up centre, "Pub. by Colour Deluxe Photographers, 1353 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, B.C."; at bottom, maple leaf logo "Made in Canada" "DEXTER COLOR, CANADA, LTD." "CORNWALL, ONTARIO"; at right, "Post Card", and dotted outline of stamp at upper right, "PLACE STAMP HERE"; pencilled "$2" at upper left; lightly soiled, slight wear on corners; unused
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Swedish Canadian Rest Home / 1800 Duthie Avenue - Burnaby, B.C. / Incorporated 1947 / Dedicated to Man and Woman.. / ..Seek Comfort, Rest, and Contentment
- Maker
- Dexter Color
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Cornwall
- Title
- Swedish Canadian Rest Home 45243-C
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Residential
- Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Images
fire helmet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact85323
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV014.31.2
- Description
- Captain fire helmet from the Burnaby Fire Department. The helmet is red with yellow reflective strips around the the base. Also in reflective material is "CAPTAIN" printed in an arch on both sides. At the front of the helmet there is a patch of velcro that holds a reflective patch "B.F.D / E I". At the back of the helmet is "158". The helmet has a plexiglass visor at the front that is hinged to go up and down. Inside the helmet there is a piece of heavy fabric that would drape down the back of the neck. The helmet was made by Bullard and is a Firedome Model FX/FXA and PX/ PXA.
- Object History
- This equipment was used by Mr. Whitehurst during his career with the Burnaby Fire Department beginning in the mid 1970's to his recent retirement. He was Lieutenant, a Captain and an Assistant Fire Chief.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Headwear
- Object Term
- Helmet
- Maker
- Bullard
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Wax seal
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36456
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.81.2
- Description
- Victorian Order of Nurses (V.O.N.) seal is the tabletop stamping type which imprints the words "VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES" and "BURNABY BRANCH"; official; stamper is black metal, lever at top; "MADE IN CANADA" at side of base; seal disc is brass; label at front transcribes the words on the seal.
- Object History
- The Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada is a non-profit charitable organization created for the purposes of home care and social services established in 1898 to perpetuate the memory of Victoria the Good. The Burnaby Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) was established in 1912 with Miss Colhoun as its first nurse. Florence Hart was born in 1898 in New Westminster, and moved to Burnaby when she was 13. Her family lived in what is now known as Hart House. Both Florence and her husband Harold Godwin were awarded life memberships from the VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) for more than half a century of service. Hear her discuss her involvement with VON during the Great Depression: https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/oralhistory13 https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/oralhistory14 https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/oralhistory15
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Accessories
- Object Term
- Wax, Sealing
- Subjects
- Communication Artifacts
- Occupations - Nurses
- Organizations - Charities
- Public Services - Health Services
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90323
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.8.11
- Description
- Booklet; school handbook; red paper cover folded around 17 typewritten pages of cartridge paper with 5 metal staples; front cover reads "Alpha / burnaby bc". Second page inside reads: "Alpha / Junior Secondary / School / Handbook". Includes index on page 5; pages numbered 5 to 29; pull out floor plan of "Alpha Junior Secondary School" on blue paper in back of booklet. Handwritten annotations on first page
- Object History
- Donor attended Alpha Junior Secondary School.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Book, Instruction
- Marks/Labels
- Alpha Junior Secondary School
- Measurements
- 23 x 15 cm
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Title
- Alpha burnaby bc
- Publication Date
- [c. 1956]
- Names
- Alpha Secondary School
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Heights Area
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doorknob and door plate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact84042
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV014.34.1
- Description
- Doorknob and door plate from Edmonds School.
- Object History
- Doorknob and door plate were found in the fire remains of Edmonds School in 1989.
- Category
- 01. Built Environment Objects
- Classification
- Building Components - - Finish Hardware
- Object Term
- Doorknob
- Subjects
- Building Components
- Buildings - Schools
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90325
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.8.13
- Description
- leaflet; one page; typewritten in black ink on legal sized cartridge paper; "Alpha Junior Secondary School / Courses / Course Selection for Pupils Entering Grade IX and X in September, 1966"
- Object History
- Donor attended Alpha Junior Secondary School.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Leaflet
- Marks/Labels
- Alpha Junior Secondary School
- Measurements
- 35.5 x 21.7 cm
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Title
- Alpha Junior Secondary School / Courses / Course Selection for Pupils Entering Grade IX and X in September, 1966
- Publication Date
- 1966
- Names
- Alpha Secondary School
- Geographic Access
- Parker Street
- Street Address
- 4600 Parker Street
- Planning Study Area
- Brentwood Area
Images
newsletter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91534
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV022.7.1
- Description
- Newsletter for Seton Academy; 23 mimeograhed pages plus cover; 3 staples binding along left edge; cover printed on beige construction paper. Cover includes illustration of coat of arms with cross and "SETONIAN" and ribbon banner below reading "SETON ACADEMY" with year "1948" beneath. Page 20 "Autographs" includes original signatures. Pages 21-23 include advertisements for local Burnaby businesses. Content of the newsletter includes dates between 1948 and 1959.
- Object History
- Seton Academy operated out of a mansion named "Overlynn" located at 3755 McGill Street in Burnaby Heights. "Overlynn" mansion was one of the first grandiose houses built in 1909. Seton Academy was a Catholic girls school that was run by the Sisters of Charity. The school and convent operated out of the mansion between 1927 and 1970. In 1970, the house was converted to a seniors home "Seton Villa" retaining the name from the school "Seton Academy". In 1995, the house was designated as a heritage building.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Serial
- Colour
- Beige
- White
- Measurements
- Height 28 cm
- Width 11.5 cm
- Maker
- Seton Academy
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Title
- Setonian Seton Academy
- Publication Date
- 1949
- Names
- Seton Academy
Images
Patch
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90315
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.8.10
- Description
- A navy blue felt sew-on patch with the Alpha Junior High School logo. A large blue "A" is in the centre of the patch with a white outline. The words "Junior" and "High" are on either side of the "A" in blue with a yellow outline. Behind these two words are three yellow bars.
- Object History
- This patch belonged to the donor who attended Alpha Junior High School in the 1950s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols
- Object Term
- Patch, Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- A Junior High
- Colour
- Blue
- White
- Yellow
- Measurements
- 12 cm x 12cm
- Names
- Alpha Secondary School
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
Images
program
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90324
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.8.12
- Description
- Program; green ink printed on cardstock folded in centre; one side reads: "Alpha Junior High School / Grade 9 / Awards Party Programme / June 1960 / Autographs"; inside reads: "Grade 9 / Awards Night / Party Programme / June 10, 1960_8:45-11:15..." ; includes schedule of dances.
- Object History
- Donor attended Alpha Junior Secondary School.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Program
- Marks/Labels
- Alpha Junior Secondary School
- Measurements
- 23 x 30.5 cm folded to 23 x 15 cm
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Title
- Alpha Junior High School / Grade 9 / Awards Party Programme / June 1960
- Publication Date
- [c. 1956]
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Programs
- Buildings - Schools
- Events - Parties
- Recreational Activities - Dancing
- Names
- Alpha Secondary School
- Geographic Access
- Parker Street
- Street Address
- 4600 Parker Street
- Planning Study Area
- Brentwood Area