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Mining structure

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3476
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 27 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a mining structure. Tom Irvine was involved in the building of the trusses for this structure.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 27 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a mining structure. Tom Irvine was involved in the building of the trusses for this structure.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Accession Code
HV975.33.3az
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1919]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/2/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Image from personal photograph album of Tom "Tommy" Irvine (HV975.33.3)
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Tom Irvine

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Irvine standing on a pile of lumber in front of a building, with a sign painted across it that reads: "R. Bumstead / [...] Driving Contractor.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Irvine standing on a pile of lumber in front of a building, with a sign painted across it that reads: "R. Bumstead / [...] Driving Contractor.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial
Names
Irvine, Tom
Accession Code
HV975.33.3bi
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1919]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/2/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Image from personal photograph album of Tom "Tommy" Irvine (HV975.33.3)
Images
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Mill

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified mill at the water's edge.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified mill at the water's edge.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Accession Code
HV975.33.3g
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1919]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/2/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Image from personal photograph album of Tom "Tommy" Irvine (HV975.33.3)
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Mining structure

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of mining structure and attached mill. Tom Irvine was involved in the building of the trusses for this structure.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of mining structure and attached mill. Tom Irvine was involved in the building of the trusses for this structure.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Accession Code
HV975.33.3h
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1919]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/2/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Image from personal photograph album of Tom "Tommy" Irvine (HV975.33.3)
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Mining structure

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of mining structure and attached mill. Tom Irvine was involved in the building of the trusses for this structure.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of mining structure and attached mill. Tom Irvine was involved in the building of the trusses for this structure.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Accession Code
HV975.33.3w
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1919]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/2/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Image from personal photograph album of Tom "Tommy" Irvine (HV975.33.3)
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Logging chute

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3522
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a logging chute and mill at an unidentified location.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a logging chute and mill at an unidentified location.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Industries - Forestry
Accession Code
HV975.33.3aj
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1919]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/2/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Image from personal photograph album of Tom "Tommy" Irvine (HV975.33.3)
Images
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Mill

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3523
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph looks to be of a mill at an unidentified location.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph looks to be of a mill at an unidentified location.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Industries - Forestry
Accession Code
HV975.33.3al
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1919]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/2/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Image from personal photograph album of Tom "Tommy" Irvine (HV975.33.3)
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Pile driving

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3524
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a pile being lifted into a steam-powered pile driver tower near an industrial building at an unidentified location. Two labourers are visible working with the donkey engine and pile driver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a pile being lifted into a steam-powered pile driver tower near an industrial building at an unidentified location. Two labourers are visible working with the donkey engine and pile driver.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Buildings - Industrial
Accession Code
HV975.33.3am
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1919]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/2/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Image from personal photograph album of Tom "Tommy" Irvine (HV975.33.3)
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Map of location of Toishan Middle school

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1919 and 1926]
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : blueprint ink on paper ; 41.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a topographic map with Chinese characters indicating the location of where the Toishan Middle school will be constructed. Overseas Chinese who originated from Toishan county in China participated in the fundraising efforts for the first phase of building this school (there were thr…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Series
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. documents series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : blueprint ink on paper ; 41.5 x 25.5 cm
Material Details
Map details include elevation contours, marsh, roads, water and rail
Scope and Content
Item consists of a topographic map with Chinese characters indicating the location of where the Toishan Middle school will be constructed. Overseas Chinese who originated from Toishan county in China participated in the fundraising efforts for the first phase of building this school (there were three phases in total). The block of text on the bottom right describes the geographical location of the school. It also mentions some of the amenities that they want to add to the school grounds, which requires additional funding.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Accession Code
BV985.5331.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1919 and 1926]
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
December 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of map
Images
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Shull Lumber and Shingle Co.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34666
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.3 x 27.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the dry kiln at Shull Lumber and Shingle Company at the foot of Boundary Road on the Fraser River.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Shull Lumber and Shingle Company subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.3 x 27.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
087-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the dry kiln at Shull Lumber and Shingle Company at the foot of Boundary Road on the Fraser River.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Names
Shull Lumber and Shingle Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Boundary Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
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Shull Lumber and Shingle Co.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34667
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.7 x 27.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of machinery in the interior of the filing room at the Shull Lumber and Shingle Company at the foot of Boundary Road on the Fraser River.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Shull Lumber and Shingle Company subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.7 x 27.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
087-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of machinery in the interior of the filing room at the Shull Lumber and Shingle Company at the foot of Boundary Road on the Fraser River.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Woodworking Tools and Equipment - Logging Machinery
Names
Shull Lumber and Shingle Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Boundary Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
Images
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Shull Lumber and Shingle Co.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34668
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.2 x 27.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the boiler house at the Shull Lumber and Shingle Company at the foot of Boundary Road on the Fraser River. A beehive burner is visible on the far left.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Shull Lumber and Shingle Company subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.2 x 27.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
087-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the boiler house at the Shull Lumber and Shingle Company at the foot of Boundary Road on the Fraser River. A beehive burner is visible on the far left.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Names
Shull Lumber and Shingle Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Boundary Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
Images
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Brook family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34803
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Brook family home at 7979 12th Avenue, East Burnaby. This house later became the Normanna Rest Home, 7725 4th Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Kathleen Moore family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
135-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1985-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Brook family home at 7979 12th Avenue, East Burnaby. This house later became the Normanna Rest Home, 7725 4th Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Names
Normanna Rest Home
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Moore, Godfrey
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
The accession register notes that the photos in the this collection were taken by Kathleen Moore's father
Geographic Access
4th Street
Street Address
7725 4th Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Second Street Area
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Brook family house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34804
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Brook family home at 7979 12th Avenue, East Burnaby. This house later became the Normanna Rest Home, 7725 4th Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Kathleen Moore family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
135-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1985-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Brook family home at 7979 12th Avenue, East Burnaby. This house later became the Normanna Rest Home, 7725 4th Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Names
Normanna Rest Home
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Moore, Godfrey
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
The accession register notes that the photos in the this collection were taken by Kathleen Moore's father
Geographic Access
4th Street
Street Address
7725 4th Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Second Street Area
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Thomas Farrington

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35224
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Thomas Farrington (at back, third from left) at the Shaughnessy Military Hospital, Vancouver. He was a shoemaker and taught shoemaking to First World War veterans. He also made shoes and braces for wounded returnees.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-081
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Thomas Farrington (at back, third from left) at the Shaughnessy Military Hospital, Vancouver. He was a shoemaker and taught shoemaking to First World War veterans. He also made shoes and braces for wounded returnees.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Hospitals
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Farrington, Thomas
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Gilmore Avenue School Class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35255
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1919] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gilmore Avenue School class. Gladys Beniston is marked in ink in the middle. This is an interior view of a classroom with the students seated at their desks and the teacher standing at the back.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1919] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-112
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gilmore Avenue School class. Gladys Beniston is marked in ink in the middle. This is an interior view of a classroom with the students seated at their desks and the teacher standing at the back.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Gilmore Avenue School
Moore, Gladys Beniston
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Street Address
50 Gilmore Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Haddon family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35564
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Haddon family home at 7870 Government Road between Lozells Avenue and Piper Avenue. Three adults and a young child are standing in at the front door.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-422
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Haddon family home at 7870 Government Road between Lozells Avenue and Piper Avenue. Three adults and a young child are standing in at the front door.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Government Road
Street Address
7870 Government Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Government Road Area
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Davies and Sons Nursery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35872
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Davies & Sons nursery, 1349 Kingsway (later renumbered 7670 Kingsway).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-731
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Davies & Sons nursery, 1349 Kingsway (later renumbered 7670 Kingsway).
Subjects
Buildings - Agricultural - Greenhouses
Buildings - Agricultural - Nurseries
Names
Davies and Sons Nursery
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7670 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 2

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1955
Length
0:06:06
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's memories of constructing a mill for Simpson & Giberson and of working on homes for himself, Angus McLean and Percy Little in the Lochdale area. He discusses the strike at Barnet mill and reads an essay written by Grace E. Carpenter. Land clear…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's memories of constructing a mill for Simpson & Giberson and of working on homes for himself, Angus McLean and Percy Little in the Lochdale area. He discusses the strike at Barnet mill and reads an essay written by Grace E. Carpenter. Land clearing is described in detail. Alfred also relates a story from 1920 involving early settlers E. Powell and J. Amos.
Date Range
1919-1955
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:06:06
Subjects
Land Clearing
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Track two of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings

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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 6

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:09:06
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's description of Commissioner Fraser taking power in Burnaby. Alfred mentions the Burnaby Housing Committee and the Willingdon Heights Subdivision before beginning reading his series of short stories. He reads "I ARRIVE IN BURNABY AND WE BUILD A…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's description of Commissioner Fraser taking power in Burnaby. Alfred mentions the Burnaby Housing Committee and the Willingdon Heights Subdivision before beginning reading his series of short stories. He reads "I ARRIVE IN BURNABY AND WE BUILD A SHINGLE MILL/ 1919/ Burnaby Lake" as well as "WE BUILD A HOME AND DIG A WELL. 1920", both written in 1963.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:09:06
Subjects
Organizations
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Track six of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings

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