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George Derby Health Centre

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1950 and 1954] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.4 x 5.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm

Scope and Content: Aerial photograph of the George Derby Health Centre, copied from a postcard.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1950 and 1954] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.4 x 5.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-127

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Aerial photograph of the George Derby Health Centre, copied from a postcard.

Subjects: Aerial Photographs; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings - Civic - Hospitals

Names: George Derby Health Centre

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on caption on photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Caption on photograph reads, "George Derby Health Centre, Burnaby B.C."

Geographic Access: Cumberland Street

Street Address: 7550 Cumberland Street

Historic Neighbourhood: East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Cariboo-Armstrong Area

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George Derby Health Centre, [between 1950 and 1954] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Simon Fraser University

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37404

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1970

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Aerial photographic postcard of Simon Fraser University and Burnaby Mountain.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1970

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Robert Prittie subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 369-003

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1999-01

Scope and Content: Aerial photographic postcard of Simon Fraser University and Burnaby Mountain.

Subjects: Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges; Aerial Photographs; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards

Names: Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Thompson, Fred

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph.

Geographic Access: University Drive

Street Address: 8888 University Drive

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Mountain Area

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Simon Fraser University

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37405

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1970

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Aerial photographic postcard taken looking west over the parking lot and the Academic Quadrangle at Simon Fraser University.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1970

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Robert Prittie subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 369-004

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1999-01

Scope and Content: Aerial photographic postcard taken looking west over the parking lot and the Academic Quadrangle at Simon Fraser University.

Subjects: Aerial Photographs; Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards

Names: Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Hildred, Chris

Notes: Title based on caption

Geographic Access: University Drive

Street Address: 8888 University Drive

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Mountain Area

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Simon Fraser University Buildings

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37406

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1970

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard taken looking north towards Simon Fraser University. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "The aerial view shows part of the university buildings on Burnaby Mountain, with Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm and the North Shore Mountains in the background."

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1970

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Robert Prittie subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 369-005

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1999-01

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard taken looking north towards Simon Fraser University. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "The aerial view shows part of the university buildings on Burnaby Mountain, with Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm and the North Shore Mountains in the background."

Subjects: Aerial Photographs; Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges; Geographic Features - Mountains; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards

Names: Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on caption

Geographic Access: University Drive

Street Address: 8888 University Drive

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Mountain Area

Images

Simon Fraser University Buildings, 1970 thumbnail

Some of our homes

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38347

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1907]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard of three houses at Barnet as well as the railway station. A caption on the card reads: "Some of our homes / Barnet B.C."

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1907]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Charles Lee subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 411-006

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS2000-13

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard of three houses at Barnet as well as the railway station. A caption on the card reads: "Some of our homes / Barnet B.C."

Subjects: Buildings - Residential - Houses; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings - Commercial - Train Stations

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title taken from caption

Geographic Access: Barnet Village; Barnet Road

Street Address: 8181 Barnet Road

Historic Neighbourhood: Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Mountain Area

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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45033

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV002.61.6

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV002.61.6

Description: Postcard: colour photo of Robert Burnaby Park's outdoor swimming pool, in use; horizontal; on reverse in navy, "3" "ROBERT BURNABY PARK SWIMMING POOL" "Burnaby, B.C., Canada" "One of three "Z" shaped outdoor swimming pools..."; illustration at left of R.C.M.P. officer; at bottom, "Photo by George Allen Aerial Photos Ltd. For the Burnaby Parks & Recreation Commission" "S-2774"; navy bar up centre with "NATURAL COLOUR 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" and rectangle with "USE CANADIAN POSTAGE"; slight darkening around edges; unused

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Maker: Natural Color Productions, Limited

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Vancouver

Title: Robert Burnaby Park Swimming Pool S-2774

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Recreational; Buildings - Recreational - Outdoor Swimming Pools; Buildings - Recreational - Swimming Pools

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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48615

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.41.9

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.41.9

Description: Postcard: colour photo; horizontal; restaurant interior; white border, black print at bottom "ASTOR HOTEL. 4561 KINGSWAY, BURNABY 1, B.C."; shows people seated at table in dining room, waiter in background has meat carved by man in white with chef's hat at stainless steel serving station; on reverse in black, "THE HAIDA GRILL" "The delightful setting and excellent cuisine..."; aboriginal animal logo; "POST CARD"; line up centre, "CORRESPONDENCE" at left, "ADDRESS" at right; outline of rectangle at upper right, "Stamp Here"; pencilled "$7" at left; lightly soiled; c. 1950s; unused

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Marks/Labels: Astor Hotel. 4561 Kingsway, Burnaby 1, B.C. / The Haida Grill / The delightful setting and excellent cuisine..

Title: Astor Hotel 4561 Kingsway, Burnaby 1, B.C.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels; Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants

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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44811

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV002.48.3

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV002.48.3

Description: Postcard: colour rendering, glossy; horizontal; lot with motel buildings and landscaping; aerial view; lot is white, background is beige; grey border at top has blue "CARAVAN MOTOR COURT" "VANCOUVER CANADA"; Diner's Club shield logo at left "Member CONGRESS...", AAA logo at right; "Kingsway at Nelson Avenue . South Burnaby, B.C. . Phone: "HEmlock 3-8288" "Center Miracle Mile Shopping Area"; on reverse in black, "CARAVAN MOTOR COURT" ""One of Canada's Best Motor Hotels..." "Printed in the U.S.A."; Diner's Club logo at left, maple leaf with "CMHA" at right; up centre, "PRINTED BY JAMES J. GILLICK & CO., BERKELEY, CALIF."; at top right, ""Spectra-Color" "POSTCARD"; at upper right corner, "STAMP HERE"; two grey spots, slight darkening at edges and wear on corners; unused

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Maker: James J. Gillick & Company

Country Made: United States of America

Province Made: California

Site/City Made: Berkeley

Title: Caravan Motor Court

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels

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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45375

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV003.16.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV003.16.1

Description: Postcard: sepia photo, glossy, white border; horizontal; of small stone church among trees; printed in white at bottom, handlettered "METHODIST CHURCH BURNABY ONT"; on reverse in grey, "POST CARD", "MADE IN CANADA"; short line down centre, at left "CORRESPONDENCE HERE", at right "NAME AND ADDRESS HERE"; "AZO" printed four times at upper right to form outline of rectangle, "PLACE STAMP HERE"; handwritten all across card in blue pen: "Clarence Neff donated the the land for the church to be built. The first minister had two churchs. & did not live in Burnaby. Later my grandfather Clarence Neff donated land for the parsonage to be built for the yr. round minister" "Helen McCoomb Fitzgerald"; pencilled "Property of Mrs. Harley McCoomb"; in black pen, "in Burnaby"; spotting, darkening around edges; corners are rounded; border is uneven; tack hole at top centre with impression of tack head visible on front

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Country Made: Canada

Title: Methodist Church Burnaby, Ont.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Religious; Buildings - Religious - Churches

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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45449

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV003.26.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV003.26.1

Description: Postcard, colour photo, glossy; horizontal; shows landscaping, lawn with flowerbeds, shrubs, trees, stone chapel in background; on reverse in blue, "OCEAN VIEW BURIAL PARK" "6790 Patterson Ave., S. Burnaby, B.C." "EVERGREEN GARDEN" "For the interment of cremated remains, in an area of flowers, shrubs and trees. A small bronze name plate marks each individual plot. Garden Chapel (Crematorium) shown in the background."; at lower left, "Colour Photo by Dominion Photo Co., Vancouver, B.C."; up centre, "A Traveltime PRODUCT, MADE IN VANCOUVER, CANADA, BY GRANT-MANN LITHOGRAPHERS LTD."; at bottom, "C-476"; at upper right, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS", outline of rectangle "STAMP"; unused; slight wear on one corner

Object History: Purchased from E-Bay, #2163154620.

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Maker: Grant-Mann Lithographers, Limited

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Vancouver

Title: Ocean View Burial Park Evergreen Garden C-476

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Religious; Buildings - Religious - Churches

Names: Dominion Photo Company

Images

postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45450

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV003.26.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV003.26.2

Description: Postcard, colour photo, glossy; horizontal; shows Ocean View cemetary's stone chapel and crematorium, flowerbed, trees, drive, lawn; on reverse in blue, "OCEAN VIEW BURIAL PARK" "6790 Patterson Ave., S. Burnaby, B.C." "THE GARDEN CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM" "A replica of a small Norman church, the Garden Chapel provides an atmosphere of beauty and dignity for cremation services."; at bottom left, "Colour Photo by Dominion Photo Co., Vancouver, B.C."; up centre, "A Traveltime PRODUCT, MADE IN VANCOUVER, CANADA, BY GRANT-MANN LITHOGRAPHERS, LTD."; at bottom, "C-475"; at upper right, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS", outline of rectangle "STAMP"; unused; some soiling, slight wear on corners

Object History: Purchased from E-Bay, #2163154620.

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Maker: Grant-Mann Lithographers, Limited

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Vancouver

Title: Ocean View Burial Park C-475

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Religious; Buildings - Religious - Churches

Names: Dominion Photo Company

Images

postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47143

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV004.36.2

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV004.36.2

Description: Postcard: buff card with black ink drawing; horizontal; shows two-storey building with sign beside it on pole, "CHATEAU MOTEL" "STEAM HEAT", sign below "Chateau TOURIST HOMES 2210"; row of single-storey buildings to left with Spanish-style rooflines; illustration by Christian Anderson; at bottom, "CHATEAU MOTEL" "2210 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C."; on reverse in black, "POST CARD"; at left, "THIS SIDE FOR CORRESPONDENCE ONLY"; line down centre; bold black outline of rectangle at upper right; lightly soiled, creased, spots; unused

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Marks/Labels: Chateau Motel / 2210 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C. / Christian Anderson

Colour: Black; White

Title: Chateau Motel

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels

Images

postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47200

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV004.50.6

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV004.50.6

Description: Postcard: large horizontal card, white, with five colour photos of the "Astor Hotel"; upper left is exterior with sign; centre is "The Drive-In Lobby", with people; lower right is "The Haida Grill" restaurant, with people; upper right, angled, is "A Deluxe Bed Sitting Room"; lower left, angled, is "A Double Bedroom"; black print except for hotel name, which is in red; black aboriginal animal logo? at upper right and lower left corners; on reverse in black, "The Hotel Astor is... 4561 Kingsway (at McKay)..." "MEMBER DINERS' CLUB" "4561 KINGSWAY, BURNABY 1, B. C."; logo; line divides card in half; at left, "CORRESPONDENCE", at right, "ADDRESS" and four horizontal lines; "POST CARD" at top, at bottom, "LITHO IN CANADA" "BULMAN BROS. B.C. VAN.; outline of rectangle at upper right, "Stamp Here"; some smudging, spots, crease; unused

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Marks/Labels: Astor Hotel / Member Diners' Club / 4561 Kingsway, Burnaby 1, B.C.

Colour: White

Maker: Bulman Bros. B.C. Limited

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Vancouver

Title: Astor Hotel

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels

Images

postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48614

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.41.8

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.41.8

Description: Postcard: colour photo; horizontal; hotel lobby; white border with black print at bottom "ASTOR HOTEL. 4561 KINGSWAY, BURNABY 1, B.C."; lobby has c. 1950s furnishings, people seated and standing; image is slightly blurred; on reverse in black, "LOBBY" "Photograph of the comfortable lobby of the Astor Hotel", aboriginal animal logo, "POST CARD"; line down centre; at left, "CORRESPONDENCE", at right, "ADDRESS"; outline of rectangle at upper right with "Stamp Here"; pencilled "$7" at upper left; lightly soiled; unused

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Marks/Labels: Astor Hotel. 4561 Kingsway, Burnaby 1, B.C. / Lobby / Photograph of the comfortable lobby

Title: Astor Hotel . 4561 Kingsway, Burnaby 1, B.C.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels

Images

postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48616

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.41.10

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.41.10

Description: Postcard: colour photo; vertical; "Astor Hotel" neon sign against blue sky; red grid with coloured aboriginal animal logo, yellow-on-blue "Astor" horizontally across top, white-on-red "HOTEL" vertically down right side; brick base with angled left side has two yellow stripes which follow slant then change to horizontal, becoming supports for sign; blue-bordered white message sign at lower part, white "BARBER SHOP" "BEAUTY SALON"; black message lettering "RESERVE NOW FOR FALL AND WINTER BANQUETS AND RECEPTIONS"; black arrow suspended from bottom, points left, white "PARKING"; sidewalk, buildings behind, electrical wire support pole, other signs; on reverse in light blue "ASTOR HOTEL - 3985 Kingsway Ave., Burnaby, B.C." "Deluxe guest rooms with T.V. -- Haida Dining Room -- Coffee Lounge -- Banquet Facilities -- Member Diners Club." "Phone: HE. 3-0551"; up centre, "MADE IN CANADA BY GRANT-MANN LITHOGRAPHERS LTD. COLOR CARD DIVISION, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA."; at bottom, "C-135"; at top, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; outline of rectangle at upper right, "STAMP"; pencilled "$7" at upper left; lightly soiled, corners worn; unused

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Marks/Labels: Astor / Hotel / Reserve Now for Fall and.. / Astor Hotel. 3985 Kingsway Ave., / Burnaby, B.C. / Deluxe guest rooms

Maker: Grant-Mann Lithographers, Limited

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Vancouver

Title: Astor Hotel C-135

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels

Images

postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48621

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.41.15

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.41.15

Description: Postcard: four colour photos; horizontal; Brentwood Shopping Centre; upper left: view across parking lot to Heywood Flowers and The Doll House Restaurant; upper right: Eaton's of Canada and part of lot; bottom left: interior, people throwing money into fenced fountain, Eaton's sign behind; bottom right: car exiting lot onto street, Loblaw's in background; on reverse in navy, "BRENTWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE" "Lougheed and Willingdon, Burnaby, B.C." "Free Parking..."; illustration of R.C.M.P. officer at left; bar up centre with white "PUB. BY NATURAL COLOR PRODUCTIONS, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C."; at bottom, "MADE IN CANADA" "GRANT-MANN", "LITHOGRAPHY" "PHOTOGRAPHY" "DESIGN", logo of man; at lower left, "Rolly Ford photo." "C-1199"; at top, illustration of mounted R.C.M.P. officer, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; outline of rectangle at upper right, "4c CANADIAN POSTAGE"; probably c. 1961, the year the mall opened; pencilled "EATON'S" at top left, "4.00" "4" at top right; unused; some wear on corners

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Marks/Labels: Brentwood Shopping Centre / Lougheed and Willingdon, Burnaby, B.C. / Free Parking for 2500 Cars, Eaton's.. / Loblaw's..

Maker: Natural Color Productions, Limited

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Vancouver

Title: Brentwood Shopping Centre C-1199

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Stores

Images

postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact50028

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV006.3.34

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV006.3.34

Description: Postcard: colour photo, glossy; horizontal; row of single-storey white bungalows and drive, office at right front, small neon sign on white wagon wheel in window; large yellow vertical sign at left, black "DeVall's" at top, then "MOTEL" down sign; street address number on lower support; white sign with dark letters arranged as "LARGE ROOMS" "TUB SHWS TV"; smaller CAA and AAA sign at right; taken from across street; on reverse in navy, "OPEN ALL YEAR / PHONE 433-0033" "DeVALL'S MOTEL" "4361 KINGSWAY, BURNABY 1, VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA" "Steam heated..."; CAA and AAA logos at upper left; up centre, "A Traveltime PRODUCT, MADE IN VANCOUVER, CANADA, BY GRANT-MANN LITHOGRAPHERS LTD."; maple leaf logo at top with "MADE IN CANADA"; at bottom, "C-1294"; at upper right, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS", outline of rectangle for stamp; addressed in blue pen to "Pvt. KENNETH E. MOON" "US50464"; message "Dear Ken" "How are you these days? Everythings fine at home. Dale is staying there for now until he finds a place. I left home about a month ago & am going to get married soon. To Leonard Dubois. I'll send you my address as soon as I get a permanent place to stay. Loise Lois"; spots, creased; pencilled "5"; slight wear on corners, surface damage at upper left of image, white mark like a seagull by sign; the motel was previously known as DeVall's Auto Villas, this image taken from almost the same location as BV002.50.1, but many years later as there have been changes to the buildings, a new sign, and a new building next door

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Maker: Grant-Mann Lithographers, Limited

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Vancouver

Title: DeVall's Motel C-1294

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings; Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels

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A Pretty Dwelling, Barnet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription73619

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [191-]

Collection/Fonds: LaFavor Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard of house in Barnet, BC, in which the image is entitled "A Pretty Dwelling."

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [191-]

Collection/Fonds: LaFavor Family fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 540-027

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-03

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard of house in Barnet, BC, in which the image is entitled "A Pretty Dwelling."

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Buildings - Residential - Houses; Industries - Logging/lumber

Names: Barnet Mill

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Transcribed title

Geographic Access: Barnet Village; Texaco Drive

Historic Neighbourhood: Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Mountain Area

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A Pretty Dwelling, Barnet, [191-] thumbnail

A Pretty Dwelling, Barnet B.C.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38349

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1907]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the front garden and exterior of the North Pacific Lumber Co. (NPLC) Manager's house at Barnet. The caption on the card reads: "A Pretty Dwelling, Barnet B.C."

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1907]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Charles Lee subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 411-008

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS2000-13

Scope and Content: Photograph of the front garden and exterior of the North Pacific Lumber Co. (NPLC) Manager's house at Barnet. The caption on the card reads: "A Pretty Dwelling, Barnet B.C."