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Burnaby Works Yard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93643
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 20, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of garbage trucks, other City vehicles, and construction equipment in a parking lot at the Laurel Street Works Yard. The photograph is taken facing north, from a high point.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 20, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-600
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of garbage trucks, other City vehicles, and construction equipment in a parking lot at the Laurel Street Works Yard. The photograph is taken facing north, from a high point.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Public Services - Public Works
Transportation - Trucks
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Chapman, Fred
Notes
Title taken from project information form
Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm)
BPL no. 50
Geographic Access
Laurel Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Burnaby Works Yard

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 20, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Laurel Street Works Yard. The photograph is taken from a high point, facing southwest. The photograph shows pipes and other pieces of construction materials stacked on a paved area, with the residential neighbourhood visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 20, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-609
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Laurel Street Works Yard. The photograph is taken from a high point, facing southwest. The photograph shows pipes and other pieces of construction materials stacked on a paved area, with the residential neighbourhood visible in the background.
Subjects
Public Services - Public Works
Construction Tools and Equipment
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Surridge, Jack
Notes
Title taken from project information form
Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm)
BPL no. 59
Geographic Access
Laurel Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Cabin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13061
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1973 (date of original), digitized in 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 film reel (22 min., 22 sec.) : 24 fps, polyester, positive, col., sd. ; 16 mm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a film titled "Cabin" that is produced and directed by James Bizzochi. The film documents the building of a log cabin using pioneer tools. The building takes place at Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) and includes a commentary by the craftsman, Earl Carter. Opening foot…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Series
Burnaby historical reference collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 film reel (22 min., 22 sec.) : 24 fps, polyester, positive, col., sd. ; 16 mm
Material Details
Producer and Director - James Bizzocchi
Cabin building and narration - Earl Carter
Editing- Justine Dancy
Director of Cinematography - Selwyn Pullan
Music- Ralph Dyck
Titles - Carl Chaplin
Scope and Content
Item consists of a film titled "Cabin" that is produced and directed by James Bizzochi. The film documents the building of a log cabin using pioneer tools. The building takes place at Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) and includes a commentary by the craftsman, Earl Carter. Opening footage includes historic photographs from the Vancouver Public Library Photographic collection.
History
Film director and producer James (Jim) Bizzochi is a moving image artist living and working in British Columbia. Jim created the film while working as a professor with Simon Fraser University. Cinematographer Selwyn Pullan is a distinguised Canadian photographer who specialized in building photography documenting B.C. mid-century modernism.
Publisher
Copyright 1973, Jim Bizzocchi. All rights reserved,
Other Title Information
Copyright 1973, Jim Bizzocchi. All rights reserved,
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Buildings - Residential - Cabins
Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Carter, Earl
Bizzocchi, James
Pullan, Selwyn
Chaplin, Carl
Dancy, Justine
Dyck, Ralph
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.709
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1973 (date of original), digitized in 2020
Media Type
Moving Images
Photographer
Pullan, Selwyn
Notes
Transcribed title
Copyright MCMLXXIII
Film under copyright - for Fair Dealing Purposes only
End Credits : "Thanks to / Heritage Village Museum - Burnaby / Simon Fraser University Film Workshop / Vancouver Public Library Photographic Collection"
Images
Video

Cabin, 1973 (date of original), digitized in 2020

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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
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Empire Steam Donkey on Museum Train travelling exhibit

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour : copy scan
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Empire Steam Donkey on the Museum Train travelling exhibit on display at the Central Park siding in 1973. The Empire Steam Donkey is a small steam donkey with a capstan style pulley wheel, mounted on skids.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour : copy scan
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Empire Steam Donkey on the Museum Train travelling exhibit on display at the Central Park siding in 1973. The Empire Steam Donkey is a small steam donkey with a capstan style pulley wheel, mounted on skids.
History
This machine is owned by the BC Provincial Museum. There is also one at the UBC Demonstration Forest and another at the Forestry Museum in Duncan.
Other Title Information
Title based on content of photograph.
Subjects
Woodworking Tools and Equipment - Logging Machinery
Accession Code
BV017.41.1
Date
[1973]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
05-Jun-2018
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Empire Steam Donkey on Museum Train travelling exhibit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4304
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour : copy scan
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Empire Steam Donkey on the Museum Train travelling exhibit on display at the Central Park siding in 1973. The Empire Steam Donkey is a small steam donkey with a capstan style pulley wheel, mounted on skids. The photograph shows a close-up view of the capstan.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour : copy scan
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Empire Steam Donkey on the Museum Train travelling exhibit on display at the Central Park siding in 1973. The Empire Steam Donkey is a small steam donkey with a capstan style pulley wheel, mounted on skids. The photograph shows a close-up view of the capstan.
History
This machine is owned by the BC Provincial Museum. There is also one at the UBC Demonstration Forest and another at the Forestry Museum in Duncan.
Other Title Information
Title based on content of photograph.
Subjects
Woodworking Tools and Equipment - Logging Machinery
Accession Code
BV017.41.2
Date
[1973]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
05-Jun-2018
Images
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Empire Steam Donkey on Museum Train travelling exhibit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4305
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour : copy scan
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Empire Steam Donkey on the Museum Train travelling exhibit on display at the Central Park siding in 1973. The Empire Steam Donkey is a small steam donkey with a capstan style pulley wheel, mounted on skids. The photograph shows a close-up view of the small engine mounted on the si…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour : copy scan
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Empire Steam Donkey on the Museum Train travelling exhibit on display at the Central Park siding in 1973. The Empire Steam Donkey is a small steam donkey with a capstan style pulley wheel, mounted on skids. The photograph shows a close-up view of the small engine mounted on the side of the vertical boiler.
History
This machine is owned by the BC Provincial Museum. There is also one at the UBC Demonstration Forest and another at the Forestry Museum in Duncan.
Other Title Information
Title based on content of photograph.
Subjects
Woodworking Tools and Equipment - Logging Machinery
Accession Code
BV017.41.3
Date
[1973]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Images
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Garage construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51756
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men working on a garage identified as belonging to Sean Pepere. Construction material and debris are visible around the worksite The photograph was most likely taken in the Venables Street area of Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-084
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men working on a garage identified as belonging to Sean Pepere. Construction material and debris are visible around the worksite The photograph was most likely taken in the Venables Street area of Burnaby.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
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Governor General Roland Michener

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46301
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 19, 1971
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener admiring the printing press being operated by Jack Barclay at the opening of Heritage Village (renamed Burnaby Village Museum). Two unidentified men are standing to the left of the Governor General.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 19, 1971
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 13.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1189
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener admiring the printing press being operated by Jack Barclay at the opening of Heritage Village (renamed Burnaby Village Museum). Two unidentified men are standing to the left of the Governor General.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Officials - Governor Generals
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Printing Presses
Names
Michener, Daniel Roland "Roland"
Barclay, Jack
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "At Heritage Village - he [intelligible] printer JACK Barclay on old printing press"
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Governor General Roland Michener in Heritage Village

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener inside The News and Art Printing shop (print shop) in Heritage Village during the official opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971. Printer Jack Barclay is standing to the right of the Governor General and Heritage V…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener inside The News and Art Printing shop (print shop) in Heritage Village during the official opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971. Printer Jack Barclay is standing to the right of the Governor General and Heritage Village Museum director Richard Lott is standing to the left.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Printing Tools and Equipment
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Michener, Daniel Roland "Roland"
Lott, Richard
Barclay, Jack
Accession Code
BV005.54.608
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
18-Aug-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Governor General Roland Michener printing Heritage Village News

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener working with linotype operator Stewart Ballantyne to print off a copy of "The Heritage Village News" on opening day of Heritage Village Museum.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener working with linotype operator Stewart Ballantyne to print off a copy of "The Heritage Village News" on opening day of Heritage Village Museum.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Printing Tools and Equipment
Names
Michener, Daniel Roland "Roland"
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.467
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
August 11, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Governor General Roland Michener receiving autographed copy of Heritage Village News

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener receiving an autographed copy of "The Heritage Village News" from pressman inside The News and Art Printing shop on opening day of Heritage Village Museum. Museum Director Richard Lott (dressed in grey suit) is standing next to Governor General Roland …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener receiving an autographed copy of "The Heritage Village News" from pressman inside The News and Art Printing shop on opening day of Heritage Village Museum. Museum Director Richard Lott (dressed in grey suit) is standing next to Governor General Roland Michener (dressed in black overcoat).
Subjects
Events - Openings
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Printing Tools and Equipment
Names
Michener, Daniel Roland "Roland"
Lott, Richard
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.468
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
See also BV016.56.7
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
August 11, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Governor General Roland Michener with pressman in Heritage Village

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13806
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener speaking with pressman inside The News and Art Printing (print shop) in Heritage Village during the official opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971. The Governor General is receiving a copy of "The Heritage Village …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener speaking with pressman inside The News and Art Printing (print shop) in Heritage Village during the official opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971. The Governor General is receiving a copy of "The Heritage Village News" which was printed from a Miehle Cylinder press inside the shop.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Printing Tools and Equipment
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Michener, Daniel Roland "Roland"
Accession Code
BV005.54.607
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
18-Aug-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Health Minister Dennis Cocke

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45340
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 6, 1975
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Health Minister Dennis Cocke wearing a suit and waving his hard hat at the camera while he sits in the bulldozer that "broke the ground" at the Burnaby General Hospital construction site. Cocke was a provincial minister of health in Dave Barrett's New Democratic Party government, whic…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 6, 1975
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-235
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Health Minister Dennis Cocke wearing a suit and waving his hard hat at the camera while he sits in the bulldozer that "broke the ground" at the Burnaby General Hospital construction site. Cocke was a provincial minister of health in Dave Barrett's New Democratic Party government, which ran the province from 1972 to 1975, and was the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing New Westminster from 1969 to 1986.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Burnaby General Hospital
New Democratic Party
Cocke, Dennis
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kincaid Street
Street Address
3935 Kincaid Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cascade-Schou Area
Images
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Heritage Village

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 17, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a wooden public telephone in Heritage Village.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 17, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-438
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a wooden public telephone in Heritage Village.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Telecommunication Tools and Equipment - Telephones
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Gardiner, Robert
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Interview with Ron Smitherman by Eric Damer November 15, 2012 - Track 1

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1945-1979
Length
0:08:43
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of his early years in construction. Ron discusses what it was like to be in construction during the postwar era. He also discusses his father's work as a carpenter and the changes that occurred with the introduction of electric car…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of his early years in construction. Ron discusses what it was like to be in construction during the postwar era. He also discusses his father's work as a carpenter and the changes that occurred with the introduction of electric carpentry tools.
Date Range
1945-1979
Photo Info
Ron Smitherman, [199-]. Item no. 549-065.
Length
0:08:43
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
November 15, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Ron Smitherman conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 15, 2012. Major theme discussed: building construction and development in Burnaby.
Biographical Notes
Born in 1933 and raised in Vancouver, Ron Smitherman learned the construction trade from his father, upgrading his knowledge and skills as techniques and materials changed and improved. Ron built houses and commercial buildings in Burnaby and elsewhere during the nineteen-forties, fifties and sixties. In 1969 Ron and his family settled in Burnaby where he shifted his business to real estate.
Total Tracks
6
Total Length
0:46:51
Interviewee Name
Smitherman, Ron
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track one of recording of interview with Ron Smitherman

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Irvine house being installed

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1877
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
April 6, 1975
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Irvine's house during its installation at Heritage Village (now the Burnaby Village Museum). Men surround the house as it sits on a gooseneck trailer stationed inside a fence.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Heritage Village Museum exhibits and artifacts series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Irvine's house during its installation at Heritage Village (now the Burnaby Village Museum). Men surround the house as it sits on a gooseneck trailer stationed inside a fence.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Irvine, Tom
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Drive
Accession Code
BV005.14.31
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
April 6, 1975
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
11-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "April/75"
Images
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Irvine house being installed

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1878
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
April 6, 1975
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Irvine's house during its installation at Heritage Village (now the Burnaby Village Museum). The house is raised on a cribbing and surrounded by workmen. A truck parked next to it has a sign that reads, "L.W. ZEBIAK HOUSE RAISING COMPLETE BASEMENTS."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Heritage Village Museum exhibits and artifacts series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Irvine's house during its installation at Heritage Village (now the Burnaby Village Museum). The house is raised on a cribbing and surrounded by workmen. A truck parked next to it has a sign that reads, "L.W. ZEBIAK HOUSE RAISING COMPLETE BASEMENTS."
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Tools and Equipment
Transportation - Trucks
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Irvine, Tom
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Drive
Accession Code
BV005.14.32
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
April 6, 1975
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
11-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "April/75"
Images
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Irvine house being installed

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1880
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
April 6, 1975
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Irvine's house during its installation at Heritage Village (now the Burnaby Village Museum). Three people are visible at the basement side entrance looking in. The house's foundation is made of horizontal wood planks and there is a pile of lumber visible in the foreground.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Heritage Village Museum exhibits and artifacts series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Irvine's house during its installation at Heritage Village (now the Burnaby Village Museum). Three people are visible at the basement side entrance looking in. The house's foundation is made of horizontal wood planks and there is a pile of lumber visible in the foreground.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Tools and Equipment
Names
Irvine, Tom
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Drive
Accession Code
BV005.14.34
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
April 6, 1975
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
11-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "April/75"
Images
Less detail

John Burton working on linotype machine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17238
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[197-]
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of museum interpreter, John Burton working on the linotype machine inside Heritage Village Museum News and Art Printing Shop (later became the Burnaby Post).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Heritage Village Museum exhibits and artifacts series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of museum interpreter, John Burton working on the linotype machine inside Heritage Village Museum News and Art Printing Shop (later became the Burnaby Post).
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Printing Tools and Equipment
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Burton, John
Accession Code
BV020.4.1276
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[197-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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