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signal flag
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29040
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.116
- Description
- B.C.E.R. white signal flag on wooden pole. The flag is discoloured and torn. The pole is tapered at the bottom end. The flag is attached to the pole via a vertical slit in the pole. Four screws pass through the pole, flag and slit. Pole: Length: 63 cm Diameter: 2.5 cm Flag: Length: 43.5 cm Width: 33 cm
- Object History
- Flags or signal lamps on the front of the tram communicated information about the train to passengers and workers. Two white flags (or white lights at night) on the front indicated that the tram was a “special” (not a regularly scheduled train).
- Marks/Labels
- "1207" Collectors previous number "BCER 1207-B39".
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Symbols
- Symbols - Flags
Images
signal flag
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact86596
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV016.44.1
- Description
- signal flag; BCER tram "special" running flag. White signal flag on short wooden pole. The pole is tapered at the bottom end. The flag is attached to the pole via a vertical slit in the pole. Four screws pass through the pole, flag and slit. The pole fits in a socket on the front of the tram car. Used to indicate an unscheduled, special run, usually a lacrosse game or race track run. Flag is very discoloured/stained. Pole: Length: 62.5 cm Diameter: 2.5 cm Flag: Length: 41.0 cm Width: 40.5 cm
- Object History
- Donor purchased these items at an antique fair. The dealer had acquired them from the family of a BCER employee who was part of the crew that destroyed the trams when they were decommissioned.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Symbols
- Symbols - Flags
Images
Storage Box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49891
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV006.7.1
- Description
- Storage box. Wooden box with slanting top, hinged to open upwards. Lid closes with a clasp. Box is painted black on the outside and is unfinished on the inside and bottom. The box is made from 3/4 inch thick boards. There are two rings at the back edge of the top.
- Object History
- Collected by Raymond Menah when the Central Park British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban Tram line was shut down in late 1950's. It appears that the box was designed to hang on a wall.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Container
- Container - Box
- Geographic Access
- Central Park Interurban line
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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-.
tram destination roller
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact25717
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.73.3
- Description
- Stiff fabric scroll, rolled up and attached to a metal roll that would be placed into a holder. Black back ground and white capital letters for destinations: "VANCOUVER / WESTMINSTER / CENTRAL PK / HIGHLAND PK / BURNABY LK / DOUGLAS RD / STEVESTON / MARPOLE / LIMITED / SPECIAL / RACE TRACK / HORNE PAYNE / CARRALL ST / PARK AVE / CAR BARNS".
- Object History
- This was a destination roller for British Columbia Electric Railway tram, Burnaby Lake line. It was used by drivers to change the name of their destination.
- Classification
- Land Transportation T&E
- Object Term
- Sign
- Marks/Labels
- "CAR BARNS / CARRALL ST / PARK AVE / HORNE PAYNE / RACE TRACK / SPECIAL / LIMITED / MARPOLE / STEVESTON / DOUGLAS RD / BURNABY LK / HIGHLAND PK / CENTRAL PK / WESTMINSTER / VANCOUVER ". printed in white on black background. The back of the scroll has shortened versions of the destinations in black lettering on a white background.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Images
tram destination roller
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48327
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.17.6
- Description
- Fabric sign. For British Columbia Electric Railway. Destinations are in white lettering on black background. VANCOUVER WESTMINSTER CENTRAL PARK HIGHLAND PK BURNABY LAKE DOUGLAS RD STEVESTON MARPOLE LIMITED SPECIAL RACE TRACK There are handwritten abbreviations on reverse; printed on treated cotton fabric.
- Marks/Labels
- Vancouver / Westminster / Central Pk / Highland Pk / Burnaby Lk / Douglas Rd / Steveston / Marpole / Limited / Special / Race Track MAR 27 1950 / MADE IN U.S.A. / LETTERING ORDER No. 16936
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Images
transfer holder
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact7480
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.578.1
- Description
- Transfer holder. Green, metal container with two rows. Rectangular shaped with open, slanted top. The front row is divided into three sections and the back row is divided into two sections. There are three holes on the back for mounting.
- Object History
- British Columbia Electric Railway Co. This holder contained transfers which are also part of the museum's collection.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Container
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Travels to England # 3
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85247
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1935
- Collection/Fonds
- Digney Family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 film clip (10 min., 25 sec.) : digital, b&w, si.
- Scope and Content
- Item is a digitized silent black and white film segment identified as Reel 10. This film continues from item number 562-003-11, following the Digney family as they continue to travel through England. It interchanges with views of the seaside and the Henley airshow, followed by footage of the Chang…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1935
- Collection/Fonds
- Digney Family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 film clip (10 min., 25 sec.) : digital, b&w, si.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 562-003-10
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2014-04
- Scope and Content
- Item is a digitized silent black and white film segment identified as Reel 10. This film continues from item number 562-003-11, following the Digney family as they continue to travel through England. It interchanges with views of the seaside and the Henley airshow, followed by footage of the Changing of the Guards, Liverpool, a storm on the Atlantic, an iceberg and the St. Lawrence seaway.
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Photographer
- Digney, Andy
- Creator
- Digney, Andy
- Notes
- Title based on contents of film
Images
Video
Travels to England # 3, 1935
Travels to England # 3, 1935
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Moving_Images/_Unrestricted/562-003-10.m4vVancouver Terminus of tramway to New Westminster
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38454
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1910]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 12 cm on 12 x 14.5 cm backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four people and a few teams of horses standing in the street next to an interurban car. A caption with the photograph reads: "Vancouver terminus of tramway to New Westminster."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1910]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 12 cm on 12 x 14.5 cm backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 445-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four people and a few teams of horses standing in the street next to an interurban car. A caption with the photograph reads: "Vancouver terminus of tramway to New Westminster."
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on caption
Images
Window
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29025
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.101
- Description
- Wooden frame around two rectangular shaped windows with a wooden separation bar. The frame and windows are both dark (brown/black). The wooden frame appears to be composed of mahogony. The windows are composed of a glass-like material yet do not appear to be ordinary glass. One side of the windows has a scallop shell pattern and the other side is plain. Two holes are drilled through the edges of the frame at the midpoint. Length: 114 cm Width: 25 cm Thickness: 2.1 cm
- Object History
- British Columbia Electric Railway transom window.
- Marks/Labels
- Small blue sticker "BCER - B52".
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Images
Window
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29026
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.102
- Description
- Wooden frame around two rectangular shaped windows with a wooden separation bar. The frame and windows are both dark (brown/black). The wooden frame appears to be composed of mahogony. The windows are composed of a glass-like material yet do not appear to be ordinary glass. One side of the windows has a scallop shell pattern and the other side is plain. Two holes are drilled through the edges of the frame at the midpoint. Length: 114 cm Width: 25 cm Thickness: 2.1 cm
- Object History
- British Columbia Electric Railway transom window.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Building Components
- Building Components - Windows
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2861 at Drake Street Yard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3298
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [after 1940]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 2861 (built in 1940) at Drake Street Yard in Vancouver.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 2861 (built in 1940) at Drake Street Yard in Vancouver.
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV985.6114.70
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [after 1940]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2024-03-19
- Notes
- Title based on part of note written on verso of photograph
- Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 2861/ Drake St Yard"
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "068"
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3001 at Edmonton
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3282
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1930 and 1949]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive no. 3001 at Edmonton with an engineer inside (at the locomotive's window). The train also bears the name "CHINOOK".
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive no. 3001 at Edmonton with an engineer inside (at the locomotive's window). The train also bears the name "CHINOOK".
- Accession Code
- BV985.6114.54
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1930 and 1949]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2024-03-19
- Notes
- Title based on note written on verso of photograph
- Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 3001 at Edmonton"
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "41 9"
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3735-3765 and 3815-3835 First Ave
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93753
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 25, 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 47 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the commercial-industrial buildings and loading bays located at 3735-3765 and 3815-3835 1st Avenue.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 25, 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 47 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-038
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the commercial-industrial buildings and loading bays located at 3735-3765 and 3815-3835 1st Avenue.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Commercial
- Buildings - Industrial
- Transportation - Trucks
- Transportation - Automobiles
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Young, Richard
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 92-139-B
- Geographic Access
- 1st Avenue
- Street Address
- 3735 1st Avenue
- 3815 1st Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- West Central Valley Area
3951 and 3953 Hastings Street from Lane
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37387
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [196-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows a truck and a car parked in the lane behind 3951 and 3953 Hastings Street.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [196-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 366-016
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1998-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows a truck and a car parked in the lane behind 3951 and 3953 Hastings Street.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph.
- Geographic Access
- Hastings Street
- Street Address
- 3951 Hastings Street
- 3953 Hastings Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Heights Area
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7973-7993 Enterprise St
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93718
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 14 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the exterior of the commercial complex located at 7973 and 7993 Enterprise Street. Businesses visible in the photographs include: Universal, Philips, Canpar, Boss Cartage, and Hercules Forwarding Ltd.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 14 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-007
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the exterior of the commercial complex located at 7973 and 7993 Enterprise Street. Businesses visible in the photographs include: Universal, Philips, Canpar, Boss Cartage, and Hercules Forwarding Ltd.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from original print envelope
- File no. 87-485-B
- Geographic Access
- Enterprise Street
- Street Address
- 7973 Enterprise Street
- 7993 Enterprise Street
- Planning Study Area
- Lake City Area
agreement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36716
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV995.9.35
- Description
- National Finance - Form -- [1927]. Retail Financing Agreement from National Finance, between Stellar Motors Limisted and S.W. Sievenpiper. Sievenpiper purchased a new Velie Sedan Automobile for $1750.20. The agreement outlines the installment schedule for payment. The form measures 21.5cm x 34cm.
- Object History
- Donor inherited object from the estate of his father, Dr. Stanley H. Sievenpiper.
- Colour
- Blue
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Forms
- Transportation
- Transportation - Automobiles
Images
Ainsly Lubbock and Ken Glanville
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37268
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Ainsly Lubbock and Ken Glanville standing beside a team of horses. They were on a trip along the Gold Rush Trail, in covered wagons to Barkerville, BC.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Lubbock family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 12.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 342-043
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Ainsly Lubbock and Ken Glanville standing beside a team of horses. They were on a trip along the Gold Rush Trail, in covered wagons to Barkerville, BC.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Air-brake pumps : triple valves and brake valves, air-brake troubles, operating and testing trains, foundation brake gear, air signal-system, high-speed brake, no. 6 E T locomotive brake, P C passenger brake equipment, L N passenger brake equipment, type K freight triple valves, train control
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3315
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV991.14.1
- Call Number
- 620.7 INT
- Place of Publication
- Scranton, PA.
- Publisher
- International Textbook Co.
- Publication Date
- 1912
- Series
- I. C. S. Reference Library
- Printer
- Allied Printing
- Physical Description
- viii, 1 v. (various pagings), xxvi : ill. : 23 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Valves
- Brakes
- Railroads--Brakes
- Transportation
- Railroad trains
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Rail
- Notes
- Includes index.