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bus ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3333
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV989.37.1
- Description
- Lochdale Transportation - Ticket. Small red ticket for the Lochdale Transportation Company or the Neville Transportation Company. The company was owned by E.H. Neville. The ticket it good for one adult to ride on the bus service that was run. The ticket has an illustration of a bus on the front and "6163V" stamped on the back. The ticket measures 3.5cm x 2cm.
- Object History
- Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
- Colour
- Red
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bus ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14352
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV984.11.17
- Description
- Pacific Stage - Ticket. Partial piece of ticket from the B.C. Motor Transportation Pacific Stage Line. The ticket is orange coloured with black text. Printed at the bottom of the ticket is "WEST". The reverse side of the ticket has been stamped with "PACIFIC STAGE LINES/ Aug 12/ BUS TERMINAL/ VANCOUVER"
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bus ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact16847
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV980.2.139
- Description
- West Vancouver Bus - Ticket. Bus ticket good for one fare for the muncipality of West Vancouver. The ticket is green with the West Vancouver coat of arms in red. At the top of the ticket is the number "40730". The back of the ticket states that the muncipality of West Vancouver is not liable for delays, accidental or otherwise.
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newsletter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3548
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.9.2
- Description
- "The Buzzer" was a weekly newsletter published by BC Electric Railway Co. and distributed on busses and streetcars. It gave weekly updates for transporation in the region. This Vol 40, No 16, for April 20, 1955. It is a special edition entitled "Rails to Rubber" and outlines the progress of the company and transporation from 1890 to 1955 when Street Cars were replaced with Busses. It advertises "YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED / TO TAKE A LAST RIDE / FREE / aboard / VANCOUVER'S STREET CARS / ON / SUNDAY, APRIL 24 - 1 to 5 PM / See / OLD No 53 at the P.N.E. / Cerimonies / Marking Completion of the Change / from / RAILS TO RUBBER / commence at 3 PM / in the GARDEN BUILDING"
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Serial
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Patent Date
- 04/20/1955
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Buses
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Punch
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90538
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.25.1
- Description
- This is a hand-held metal punch with a spring between the handles. The name "H. Likeness" is engraved into both sides of the punch. It has an accompanying leather holster with a brass snap.
- Object History
- This transfer punch belonged to Harold Likeness. Harold's parents lived in Burnaby, and Harold also lived in Burnaby throughout his life. He drove a bus in Burnaby from about 1955 until 1988. Harold worked at Kensington Depot when it opened in Burnaby in the 1970s. He drove buses around Burnaby, and a regular route he has was up to SFU.He was later moved to the Kitchener bus depot and retired from that location. The punch was from his time as a bus driver.
- Classification
- Land Transportation T&E - - Motor Vehicles
- Land Transportation T&E - - Land Transportation Accessories
- Object Term
- Punch
- Marks/Labels
- H.LIKENESS
- Colour
- Silver
- Brown
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
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lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41405
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV001.1.183
- Description
- Button pin, round, buff ground with wide brownish red border and green print. Around edge from left, "JULY / AUG / SEPT". Logo below 'AUG', illegible, "LI--HA" ?, then "1920". At bottom is brownish red dot at centre of "U.B.M.W.E.R.S.L." in circle. Pin is paper formed over a metal back and held in place by pressure. Clear coating over front. Back is dark metal with remains of pin clasp closure ?, coil of wire one side, lighter-coloured patch of metal around opening other side. Back is hollow. Manufacturer's stamp, mostly illegible, "--- CO" "--H.N.Y." and hallmark ?. Metal of back is tarnished, some scratches and wear on front.
- Object History
- Union dues button for the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Railroad Shop Laborers which was affiliated with the American Federation of Labour. Railroad way workers oversaw the maintenace of railroad tracks. (For more information see http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/collection/object_186.html)
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- "JULY / AUG / SEPT", green letters printed around top "1920", larger green numbers printed in centre "U.B.M.W.E.R.S.L.", green letters printed around dot and surrounded by a green circle
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Industries
- Occupations - Railroad Labourers
- Organizations - Unions
- Transportation - Rail
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baggage rack
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29010
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.86
- Description
- Composed of solid cast brass painted cream, previously green with rear mounting brackets at each end with four holes. There are also curls at the front end for possibly a cord to pass through. Five longitudinal rods forming a basket shape are mounted between the two C shaped end supports which contain the mounting brackets. One end cross member rod is missing. Length: 88 cm Width: 26.8 cm Depth: 14 cm
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban #1208.
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baggage rack
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29011
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.87
- Description
- Composed of solid cast brass painted cream, previously green, with rear mounting brackets at each end with four holes. There are also curls at the front end for possibly a cord to pass through. Five longitudinal rods forming a basket shape are mounted between the two C shaped end supports which contain the mounting brackets. Length: 88 cm Width: 26.8 cm Depth: 14 cm
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway interurban #1208.
- Marks/Labels
- Blue tape "BCER 1208 - B66".
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baggage rack
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29012
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.88
- Description
- A brass rod baggage rack composed of 6 longitudinal rods and triangular shaped end supports. There are two brackets at the back of each end support with two screw holes in each. A hook extends down from each end bracket at the back. Four cross members spaced evenly along the rack provide support for the 6 rods which pass through them. A piece of blue tape on an end bracket has stamped "BCER 1232-B65".
- Object History
- This baggage rack is from BC Electric Railway interurban 1232.
- Marks/Labels
- Blue tape "BCER 1232 - B65".
- Measurements
- Length: 107 cm Depth: 26 cm Height: 18.5 cm
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bicycle wheel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5218
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV987.23.1
- Description
- Rear wheel for a bicycle. The rim is wood suported by wire spokes. The hub has a small chain sprocket mounted on it. There is no tire. Used a s a light weight alternative to steel wheels for racing. Maker's label is stamped in the inside of the wood rim.
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bicycle wheel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5219
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV987.23.2
- Description
- Front wheel for a bicycle. The rim is wood suported by wire spokes. A narrow racing tire is glued to the edge of the rim. Used as a light weight alternative to steel wheels for racing. Maker's label is stamped in the inside of the wood rim. The tire is made of rubber and has the maker's label on the edge by the rim. Text highlighted with red.
- Marks/Labels
- "_________ GRAN PREMO - 28 x 1 1/8", embossed on side of tire, highlighted in red. Difficult to read.
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bowl
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36104
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.24.1
- Description
- Bowl. White, ceramic, green transfer print on the front of the bowl.
- Object History
- The major B.C.E.R. Main Terminal building at Carrall Street and West Hastings Street in Vancouver and the New Westminster Station at 8th and Columbia included diners where food was served on dishware stamped with the B.C. Electric Railway name.
- Marks/Labels
- On front in green "COURTEOUS" "B.C. Electric" "SERVICE". On underside, "VITRIFIED", in a circle "GLOBE POTTERY CO. LTD. SHELTON" with a lion logo in the middle. Under logo is "ENGLAND" "BUSCOMBE & COMPANY" "VANCOUVER, CANADA."
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
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Brass handle (key)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28964
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.40
- Description
- A brass handle which has a vertical sleeve at the end with a tapered square hole in it. On the underside is cast in smaller type " C-7414" although the last "4" is suspect. Stamped in the same location is larger type "C 8173".
- Object History
- Used as a key for a street car controller handle. This key was used to activate the street car and moved up or down make it go backwards or forwards. The tram could not move without its key.
- Measurements
- Length: 11.5 cm Width: 2.2 cm Height: 2.3 cm
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Certificate holder
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29054
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.130
- Description
- A wooden frame containing a report printed on paper. A spare backing board accompanies the frame. The frame is painted a cream colour and has a hole on each side. At the top of the certificate is "MONTHLY POWER UNIT INSPECTION AND REPAIR REPORT" with the number "40256" on the left. The report is for a BCER electric locomotive Number 992 dated May 11, 1955. There are 17 entries which are filled in for the report. Length: 27.4 cm Width: 19.7 cm Thickness: 1.7 cm
- Object History
- Report is very detailed covering 17 items and is certified by three individuals. Report is dated May 11, 1955 and pertains to the Electric Locomotive number 992.
- Marks/Labels
- Collector's previous number "BCER 991-B41".
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Reports
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Container
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29032
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.108
- Description
- A metallic, magnetic cylindrical container painted green with a side handle, hinged top with handle and two mounting brackets riveted to the side. The interior is galvanized, tarnished sheet metal. A blue tape is glued to the front bottom with printing "BCER-B81". Diameter: 9.1 cm Height: 23.1 cm
- Object History
- British Columbia Electric Railway.
- Marks/Labels
- Collectors previous number "BCER-B8" on blue tape.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Container
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creamer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact26675
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV974.44.19
- Description
- Creamer. White, ceramic, creamer. Green transfer print on front face
- Object History
- The major B.C.E.R. Main Terminal building at Carrall Street and West Hastings Street in Vancouver and the New Westminster Station at 8th and Columbia included diners where food was served on dishware stamped with the B.C. Electric Railway name.
- Marks/Labels
- On front face is "COURTEOUS" "B.C. Electric" "SERVICE". On underside in green is "VITRIFIED" then a lion logo with "GLOBE POTTERY Co. Ltd. SHELTON" in a circle around logo. Under logo is "ENGLAND" "BUSCOMBE & COMPANY" "VANCOUVER, CANADA.".
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
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dinner plate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36108
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.24.5
- Description
- Plate. White, ceramic, dinner size, plate. Green transfer print on rim.
- Object History
- The major B.C.E.R. Main Terminal building at Carrall Street and West Hastings Street in Vancouver and the New Westminster Station at 8th and Columbia included diners where food was served on dishware stamped with the B.C. Electric Railway name.
- Marks/Labels
- On rim in green transfer print is "COURTEOUS" "B.C. Electric" "SERVICE". On underside in green, "VITRIFIED" "GLOBE POTTERY CO. LTD." "COBRIDGE" "ENGLAND". "6-29" is stamped in.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
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ferry ticket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact16848
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV980.2.140
- Description
- West Vancouver Boat - Ticket. Two boat tickets (still attached) each good for one boat fare for the muncipality of West Vancouver. The ticket is cream with the West Vancouver coat of arms in orange. Above the coat of arms is "BOAT". At the top of the ticket is the number "E 17641". The back of the ticket states that the muncipality of West Vancouver is not liable for delays, accidental or otherwise.
- Subjects
- Exchange Medium
- Exchange Medium - Tickets
- Transportation
- Transportation - Boats
- Transportation - Ferries
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handrail
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29037
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.113
- Description
- Round wooden handrail painted brown with a brass mounting bracket on each end. The brackets have four screw holes for mounting. Each end of the handle is attached to the bracket via a copper pin which passes through the handle and bracket. Painted in white paint on the handle is "BCER 1222 B1"'
- Object History
- This handrail was used on the BC Electric Railway interurban 1222.
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Handrail
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29038
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.114
- Description
- Round wooden handrail painted brown with a brass mounting bracket on each end. The brackets have four screw holes for mounting. Each end of the handle is attached to the bracket via a copper pin which passes through the handle and bracket. A piece of blue tape on the handle is stamped "BCER 1222 B2".
- Object History
- From British Columbia Electric Railway tram #1222.
- Marks/Labels
- Blue tape "BCER 1222 - B8".
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