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Burnaby Central Railway sign
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14021
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1988
- Collection/Fonds
- Century Park Museum Association fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of sign for Burnaby Central Railway located at the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Century Park Museum Association fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of sign for Burnaby Central Railway located at the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Accession Code
- BV020.5.1049
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1988
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 06-Oct-2020
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
1160 Douglas Rd
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94327
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 1994
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 22 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the exterior of a three-storey commerical building located at 1160 Douglas Road.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 1994
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 22 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-112
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the exterior of a three-storey commerical building located at 1160 Douglas Road.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Young, Richard
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 94-424-B
- Geographic Access
- Douglas Road
- Street Address
- 1160 Douglas Road
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Willingdon Heights Area
2761 North Rd
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94334
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 2761 North Road - an address that no longer exists. Three large billboards are posted at the edge of the property, facing onto the street.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-119
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 2761 North Road - an address that no longer exists. Three large billboards are posted at the edge of the property, facing onto the street.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Young, Richard
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 95-167-B
- Geographic Access
- North Road
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lyndhurst Area
4250 Grange St
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93892
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 4250 Grange Street - an address that no longer exists. The property's current address is 5833 Wilson Avenue. A billboard in front of the property reads: Paramount / Coming Soon / Two 21-Storey Luxury Twin Towers".
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-075
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 4250 Grange Street - an address that no longer exists. The property's current address is 5833 Wilson Avenue. A billboard in front of the property reads: Paramount / Coming Soon / Two 21-Storey Luxury Twin Towers".
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 93-284-B
- Photographer identified as "J.C."
- Geographic Access
- Wilson Avenue
- Grange Street
- Street Address
- 5833 Wilson Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Garden Village Area
5744 Byrne Rd
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94345
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 51 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of commercial and undeveloped properties located in the Big Bend area, including 5744 Byrne Road, Lowland Drive, and 4853 Byrne Road.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 51 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-130
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of commercial and undeveloped properties located in the Big Bend area, including 5744 Byrne Road, Lowland Drive, and 4853 Byrne Road.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 95-285-B
- Sticky note adhered to print of photograph 622-130-036 reads: "Lowland Drive"
- Sticky note adhered to print of photograph 622-130-039 reads: "4853 Byrne"
- Photographer identified as "L.D."
- Geographic Access
- Byrne Road
- Lowland Drive
- Street Address
- 5744 Byrne Road
- 4853 Byrne Road
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Big Bend Area
7018-7092 Lougheed Hwy [at] SW intersection w/ Bainbridge Ave
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93715
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 17 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the commercial properties located at 7018-7092 Lougheed Highway and the surrounding area. Photographs depict the buildings' exteriors, interiors, and roof. Also included in the file is one photograph of a map of Sechelt being marked up.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 17 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-004
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the commercial properties located at 7018-7092 Lougheed Highway and the surrounding area. Photographs depict the buildings' exteriors, interiors, and roof. Also included in the file is one photograph of a map of Sechelt being marked up.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from original print envelope
- File no. 87-201-B
- Geographic Access
- Lougheed Highway
- Street Address
- 7018 Lougheed Highway
- Planning Study Area
- Government Road Area
8980 Fraserwood Crt
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94326
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 1994
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 8980 Fraserwood Court. A Sutton Group real estate sign on the property advertises the site as the Fraserwood Corporate Centre with strata warehouse and office flex space. File also contains photographs of the commerical building adjacent to the si…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 1994
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-111
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 8980 Fraserwood Court. A Sutton Group real estate sign on the property advertises the site as the Fraserwood Corporate Centre with strata warehouse and office flex space. File also contains photographs of the commerical building adjacent to the site.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 94-422-B
- Photographer identified as "L.D."
- Geographic Access
- Fraserwood Court
- Street Address
- 8980 Fraserwood Court
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Big Bend Area
Deer Lake
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91707
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1994-1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 55 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of scenic photographs of Deer Lake and Deer Lake Park, including closeup photographs of the lake and landscape photographs with the lake in the foreground and mountains and skyline visible in the distance. The photographs capture Deer Lake in the fall, winter, and spring. Also inclu…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1994-1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 55 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 618-025
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2015-15
- Scope and Content
- File consists of scenic photographs of Deer Lake and Deer Lake Park, including closeup photographs of the lake and landscape photographs with the lake in the foreground and mountains and skyline visible in the distance. The photographs capture Deer Lake in the fall, winter, and spring. Also included in the file are four photographs of Deer Lake Park signs.
- Subjects
- Natural Phenomena - Snow
- Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
- Plants - Trees
- Geographic Features - Mountains
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
- Names
- Burnaby Art Gallery
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Lawson, Doreen A.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photographs
- Geographic Access
- Deer Lake
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Oakalla Area
Images
Grocery store
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription52859
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold H. Johnston fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified grocery store.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold H. Johnston fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 483-103
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2008-08
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified grocery store.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Johnston, Harold H.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Lillian Mann's property
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46242
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Lillian Mann's property, with signs which read such things as; "Forced Sale", "Expropriation Sale!" and Demolition Sale!" posted up along the front yard, and nailed to the large Cedar tree.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1130
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Lillian Mann's property, with signs which read such things as; "Forced Sale", "Expropriation Sale!" and Demolition Sale!" posted up along the front yard, and nailed to the large Cedar tree.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- King, Basil
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "READY TO MOVE ... Lillian Mann, the Burnaby homeowner who waged a lengthy but unsuccessful battle against expropriation of her Cameron Street home, is ready to move. But she hasn't lost her spark, as the terse messages on her front lawn indicate. The property is to become a parking lot for the Cameron Public Library."
- Geographic Access
- Cameron Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lyndhurst Area
Images
Opening of the Knight and Day Restaurant at Boundary and Lougheed Highway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59215
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1982]
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 18.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a sign advertising the new location of Knight & Day Restaurant opening in December. There is a long line of people lining up next to the restaurant in the background.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1982]
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 18.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1530
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2009-01
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a sign advertising the new location of Knight & Day Restaurant opening in December. There is a long line of people lining up next to the restaurant in the background.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- King, Basil
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
- Note on verso reads: "PMT 100% / page 1 / Burnaby Today"
- Geographic Access
- Lougheed Highway
- Boundary Road
Images
Second Street School banners
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98169
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an Brian Sarginson, of the City of Burnaby Engineering Department, installing banners depicting birds and a growing garden on a streetlight by Second Street School. The banners were painted by students and local artist Joanne Folks.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-3247
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an Brian Sarginson, of the City of Burnaby Engineering Department, installing banners depicting birds and a growing garden on a streetlight by Second Street School. The banners were painted by students and local artist Joanne Folks.
- Names
- Second Street School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a July 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata: "Brian Sarginson, of Burnaby's Engineering Department, hangs some of the eight banners designed and painted by students at Second Ave. Community School, with a little guidance from local artist, Joanne Folks."
- Geographic Access
- 2nd Street
- Street Address
- 7502 2nd Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Sign for dog handlers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16694
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [198-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Oakalla Prison collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a one page handwritten sign in red ink on yellow lined paper, reading: "These Belts are for Dog Handlers Only!" with two arrows pointing below.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Oakalla Prison collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a one page handwritten sign in red ink on yellow lined paper, reading: "These Belts are for Dog Handlers Only!" with two arrows pointing below.
- Accession Code
- BV991.45.227
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [198-]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- June 7, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Southern Railway of BC Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94306
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- February 1994
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 16 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 1 computer disk ; 14 x 14 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of properties owned by Scott Paper Ltd, including the Doman Sawmill property. Several of the photographs include zoning signs notifying the public that the property is to be developed or redeveloped for Heavy Industrial permitted use.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- February 1994
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 16 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 1 computer disk ; 14 x 14 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-091
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of properties owned by Scott Paper Ltd, including the Doman Sawmill property. Several of the photographs include zoning signs notifying the public that the property is to be developed or redeveloped for Heavy Industrial permitted use.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Industrial
- Buildings - Industrial - Mills
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Young, Richard
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 94-100-O
- Computer disk labelled "Railands.xsl / 2/93"
Streetcars in the Kootenays : Nelson's tramways, 1899-1992
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1436
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Author
- Parker, Douglas V.
- Publication Date
- c1992
- Call Number
- 388.46 PAR
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0920805027
- Call Number
- 388.46 PAR
- Author
- Parker, Douglas V.
- Place of Publication
- Edmonton, Alta.
- Publisher
- Havelock House
- Publication Date
- c1992
- Physical Description
- xvi, 196 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 28 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Street-railroads
- Electric railroads
- Transportation
- British Columbia--History
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references and index
Street railways : their construction, operation, and maintenance
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5427
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0920805000
- 9780920805008
- Call Number
- 388.46 FAI
- Place of Publication
- Edmonton
- Publisher
- Havelock House
- Publication Date
- 1991
- Physical Description
- vii, 485 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "Railway World / 150 Water Street / Vancouver V6B 1B2 / British Columbia Canada", printed on gold sticker attached to front cover page.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Street-railroads
- Transportation
- Street-railroads--Maintenance and repair
- Notes
- Includes indexes.
- "A photo-reproduced version of the original of 1892."
- Originally published: New York : Street Railway Pub. Co., 1892.
- Author full name: Fairchild, C. B. (Charles Bryant), 1842-.
Interurban tram 1223
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17224
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1993 and 1994]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 15 x 10 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of BC Electric Railway Interurban Tram number 1223 under wooden shelter on site at the Burnaby Village Museum. The ground is covered with snow.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 15 x 10 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of BC Electric Railway Interurban Tram number 1223 under wooden shelter on site at the Burnaby Village Museum. The ground is covered with snow.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Civic - Museums
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Rail
- Natural Phenomena - Snow
- Accession Code
- BV020.4.1262
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [between 1993 and 1994]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2021-08-31
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
SkyTrain architect
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98070
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified SkyTrain architect, standing outside of a SkyTrain station.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-3150
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified SkyTrain architect, standing outside of a SkyTrain station.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on original file name
- Collected by editorial for use in an April 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
SkyTrain consultation
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98047
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of two unidentified people at a public consultation. They are viewing maps and aerial photographs related to the SkyTrain line.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-3127
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of two unidentified people at a public consultation. They are viewing maps and aerial photographs related to the SkyTrain line.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Collected by editorial for use in a February 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
B.C. Transit Centennial: Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10100
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1990
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 videocassette (2 hr., 3 min., 4 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Historical film excerpts of B.C. Electric Lower Mainland trams on their various routes as well as an excursion train shot by Ken Hodgson in 1948/1949 and in 1950. Film footage is part of the B.C. Transit Centennial and includes a voice over commentary by Frank Horne and Vic Sharman. Frank and Vic w…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 videocassette (2 hr., 3 min., 4 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Material Details
- VHS video tape in slip case "1950 / BCE Rail Archives / Burn. Lake / Central Park / Oak-Marpole / Skagit / Tourist Ride Chilliwack" hand written on label.
- "Railway Pictures Inc." "Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points"- Directed and Produced by Ken Hodgson
- Opening title card on film excerpt reads: "GASTOWN POST & TRANSFER / B.C. TRANSIT CENTENNIAL / "BURNABY LAKE" / COLOURIST: Al / ASSISTANT"
- Scope and Content
- Historical film excerpts of B.C. Electric Lower Mainland trams on their various routes as well as an excursion train shot by Ken Hodgson in 1948/1949 and in 1950. Film footage is part of the B.C. Transit Centennial and includes a voice over commentary by Frank Horne and Vic Sharman. Frank and Vic worked as motormen on the BC Electric Railway. The trams are shown travelling through Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, North Delta, Langley, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack. The excursion train was filmed in Washington State, U.S.A. The narrators give commentary, describing the routes, landmarks of the past and present, the various kinds of trams and buses seen, drivers’ protocols, and historical information. Summary: 0:00 – 16:18: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Burnaby Lake". Footage of a Burnaby Lake Line tram from the Carrall Street depot in Vancouver to the Sapperton terminus, New Westminster. 16:18 – 30:20: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Central Park". Footage of a Central Park Line tram from the New Westminster depot to the Carrall Street depot. 30:20 - 40:53: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Oak St. Line". Footage of an Oak St. Line tram from Victory Square to the Marpole terminus. 40:53 – 49:41:Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Fairview Belt Line 1". Although the title card reads “Fairview Belt Line 1”, this is an observation car from the intersection of Cambie and Hastings Streets to the Dunbar terminus and back to Victory Square by way of Granville Street. 49:41 – 57:34: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "Skagit River Railway". Footage of Skagit River Railway, Washington, U.S.A., from Newhalem to the Diablo Dam powerhouse and lift, then to the boat which crossed the lake to Ross Dam 57:34 – 1:12:54: the title card reads “Observation Car Trip” but this is a Fairview Belt Line tram on the outer line run, from Broadway and Main on a complete loop through downtown. 1:12:54 – 1:15:49: Title reads: "Railway Pictures Inc." "Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points" with voice over by Frank Horne and Vic Sharman, directed and produced by Ken Hodgson. Opens with Vic Sharman, his wife and family at Liverpool Old Station (Scott Road) preparing for the last trip on the Chilliwack Line October, 1950. The last Fraser Valley Line tram from Vancouver meets the last tram from Chilliwack in Langley for the last-day-of-service ceremony, October 1, 1950 1:15:49 – 1:56:10: Footage of a Fraser Valley line tram from the Carrall Street depot, leaving in sections which meet at the New Westminster depot and continue on together to Chilliwack Depot, then return to New Westminster. 1:56:10 – 2:03:04: Footage of decommissioning of the system: removal of the tram power lines, scrapping and burning of tram cars at the Kitsilano yard.
- History
- Film footage shot in 1948 -1949 and 1950 and voice-over recorded in 1990. The end-of-service ceremony film is dated October 1, 1950.
- Creator
- Hodgson, Kenneth A. "Ken"
- Publisher
- Railway Pictures Incorporated
- Accession Code
- BV012.37.12
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1990
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Related Material
- See also BV020.5.1060
- Notes
- Title based on contents of film
- Other organizations participated in the filming of the footage: B.C. Transit and Gastown Post & Transfer.
- Film is narrated by Frank Horn and Vic Sharman
- VHS is a copy created from original excerpts
Images
Video
B.C. Transit Centennial: Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points, 1990
B.C. Transit Centennial: Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points, 1990
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2012_0037_0012_001.mp4