4043 records – page 2 of 203.

Where Vancouver Sleeps - Pamphlet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription8856
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
A pamphlet written by the Rev. R.S. Mills providing a history and detailed information about the grave of Captain George Vancouver.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Planning General series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
11817
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
A pamphlet written by the Rev. R.S. Mills providing a history and detailed information about the grave of Captain George Vancouver.
Media Type
Textual Record
Less detail

The Dedication of Stanley Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription8857
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Planning General series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
11818
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
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Douglas Day Banquet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription8858
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Planning General series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
11819
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
Less detail

Rezoning Register

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription8863
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1954-1967
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1954-1967
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Rezoning series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
11824
Accession Number
2003-13
Media Type
Textual Record
Less detail

Building Inspector's Ledger

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription9784
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-1989
Collection/Fonds
Building Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
Ledger book contains a log of the number of inspections performed and permits issued categorized by staff member and permit/inspection type. Daily, weekly and monthly totals are listed.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-1989
Collection/Fonds
Building Department fonds
Series
Historical Building records series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
12748
Accession Number
2004-07
Scope and Content
Ledger book contains a log of the number of inspections performed and permits issued categorized by staff member and permit/inspection type. Daily, weekly and monthly totals are listed.
Media Type
Textual Record
Less detail

Burnaby Municipal Hall - Official Opening June 22, 1956

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription14356
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
One brochure describing the new Burnaby Municipal Hall and commemorating the official opening held 22 June 1956.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
17344
Accession Number
2005-11
Scope and Content
One brochure describing the new Burnaby Municipal Hall and commemorating the official opening held 22 June 1956.
Media Type
Textual Record
Less detail

Building Totals Ledger Book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription24056
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949-2003
Collection/Fonds
Building Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
Ledger contains the monthly building totals as calculated by the Building Department for the years 1949-2003.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949-2003
Collection/Fonds
Building Department fonds
Series
Historical Building records series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
27060
Accession Number
2006-08
Scope and Content
Ledger contains the monthly building totals as calculated by the Building Department for the years 1949-2003.
Media Type
Textual Record
Less detail

Fire truck and firemen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34060
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.3 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby fire truck and two firemen at Royal Oak and Kingsway. A house is just visible behind them.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.3 x 8.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
004-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby fire truck and two firemen at Royal Oak and Kingsway. A house is just visible behind them.
Subjects
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation on the back of photograph reads, "Property of B.C. Bellinger"
Geographic Access
Royal Oak Avenue
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Windsor Area
Images
Less detail

Historical Society members

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34061
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 27, 1959
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.4 x 14.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Historical Society members at the first Society dinner at the Burnaby Pavilion. Four men are looking at documents, including newspapers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 27, 1959
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.4 x 14.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
005-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Historical Society members at the first Society dinner at the Burnaby Pavilion. Four men are looking at documents, including newspapers.
Subjects
Organizations
Events
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
Less detail

House at Nelson and Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34062
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.3 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a house at 3543 Kingsway (later renumbered 4949 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. The stairs have been removed and the door blocked off.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.3 x 6.1 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
006-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a house at 3543 Kingsway (later renumbered 4949 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. The stairs have been removed and the door blocked off.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w photograph accompanying
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4949 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

A. Matheson and Sons Market

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34063
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 9.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the A. Matheson & Sons store building located at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the store read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market / Fresh Meats - Groceries / Quality and Service / Dexter 1372, 1373 / Free Delivery." Additional signs and billboard…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 9.0 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
006-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the A. Matheson & Sons store building located at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the store read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market / Fresh Meats - Groceries / Quality and Service / Dexter 1372, 1373 / Free Delivery." Additional signs and billboards include "Burnaby Liberal Committee Rooms" and a cigarette billboard. This store was previously owned and operated by Alexander MacKenzie.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Matheson and Sons Market
A. MacKenzie and Company Jubilee Store
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4920 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

Old Second Narrows Bridge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34254
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first Second Narrows Bridge over the Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, BC. The centre span of the bridge is missing due to a barge accident in 1930 which knocked the span off its supports.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
011-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first Second Narrows Bridge over the Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, BC. The centre span of the bridge is missing due to a barge accident in 1930 which knocked the span off its supports.
Subjects
Structures - Bridges
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Continuation of title..."with span out around 1932"
Annotated at bottom: "Old Second Narrows Bridge with span out around 1932"
Images
Less detail

Rumble Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34255
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rumble Street looking east toward Patterson Avenue, located where the house on the left can be seen.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
011-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rumble Street looking east toward Patterson Avenue, located where the house on the left can be seen.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation at bottom of Copy 2 reads, "Rumble St. just after Municipal dump was filled / Facing east house on left is where Patterson Avenue [is]"
Geographic Access
Rumble Street
Patterson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Suncrest Area
Images
Less detail

May Day Celebration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34271
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 20, 1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.0 x 17.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of young women being escorted across a field by men during the Burnaby May Day celebrations. Two uniformed youth, possibly boy scouts, are in the foreground carrying Union Jacks, and a uniformed man is to the right of the procession. Children, maypoles and crowds are in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 20, 1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.0 x 17.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of young women being escorted across a field by men during the Burnaby May Day celebrations. Two uniformed youth, possibly boy scouts, are in the foreground carrying Union Jacks, and a uniformed man is to the right of the procession. Children, maypoles and crowds are in the background.
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Events - May Day
Clothing - Uniforms
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photographs
Annotation at bottom of photographs reads, "May Day Celebration / Burnaby, BC, May 20, 1933 / Stride Studios photo / 3"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

May Day Celebration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34272
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 20, 1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.0 x 17.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations. Two young women are seated on a stage platform, with a girl standing between them. Four men are standing on the stage (2nd from right: Constable Jeffery), and boys and girls can be seen at the sides of the photograph. There is a microphone on the right si…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 20, 1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.0 x 17.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-016
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations. Two young women are seated on a stage platform, with a girl standing between them. Four men are standing on the stage (2nd from right: Constable Jeffery), and boys and girls can be seen at the sides of the photograph. There is a microphone on the right side of the photograph.
Subjects
Sound Communication Tools and Equipment - Microphones
Events - May Day
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Jeffery, George
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "May Day Celebration / Burnaby, BC, May 20, 1933 / Stride Studios photo / no. 10"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Burnaby May Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34273
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26.5 x 96 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations at Burnaby Park with a band in the foreground and children maypole dancing with a crowd watching. Parked cars and trees can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26.5 x 96 cm
Material Details
Photograph consists of three photos taped together, stored folded at joints
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-017
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations at Burnaby Park with a band in the foreground and children maypole dancing with a crowd watching. Parked cars and trees can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Events - May Day
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Burnaby May Day 1930 / Stride Photo"
Stamp on back of photograph reads, "Enlarged by The Stride Studios / 657 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC / We do picture framing"
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Images
Less detail

Barnet School Class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34290
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1930 or 1931]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.5 x 17.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Barnet School teacher and her class sitting and standing in rows outside the school. Annotation on back of photograph reads, "Barnet School, Barnet BC, 1928", however later information suggests that it is more likely 1930 or 1931.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1930 or 1931]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.5 x 17.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
016-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Barnet School teacher and her class sitting and standing in rows outside the school. Annotation on back of photograph reads, "Barnet School, Barnet BC, 1928", however later information suggests that it is more likely 1930 or 1931.
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Media Type
Photograph
Geographic Access
Barnet Road
Barnet Village
Street Address
7820 Barnet Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
Less detail

The Green Timbers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34299
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1923
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 7.5 cm on page 23.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking down a tree-lined road, and is labelled "The Green Timbers". An automobile is parked along the side of the road. The Green Timbers was a famous roadway that went through Surrey and by the 1920s it was known as the only remaining stretch of virgin forest all the way from Ca…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1923
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 7.5 cm on page 23.5 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking down a tree-lined road, and is labelled "The Green Timbers". An automobile is parked along the side of the road. The Green Timbers was a famous roadway that went through Surrey and by the 1920s it was known as the only remaining stretch of virgin forest all the way from California to British Columbia. In more recent years, this area in Surrey has been declared an urban forest park.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Less detail

Barkerville in the '30s

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34352
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the town of Barkerville. Barkerville was a central town during the Cariboo Gold Rush. This photograph appears to have been taken by Arthur Peers, who travelled through the Fraser River Valley and worked on the construction of the Trans-Provincial Highway during the later 1920s.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-059
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the town of Barkerville. Barkerville was a central town during the Cariboo Gold Rush. This photograph appears to have been taken by Arthur Peers, who travelled through the Fraser River Valley and worked on the construction of the Trans-Provincial Highway during the later 1920s.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Cities
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Peers, Arthur Francis "Mike"
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Less detail

Barkerville in the '30s

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34353
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.2 x 12 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the town of Barkerville. Barkerville was a central town during the Cariboo Gold Rush. Photograph shows the town with a hill being cleared in the background. This photograph appears to have been taken by Arthur Peers, who travelled through the Fraser River Valley and worked on the c…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.2 x 12 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-060
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the town of Barkerville. Barkerville was a central town during the Cariboo Gold Rush. Photograph shows the town with a hill being cleared in the background. This photograph appears to have been taken by Arthur Peers, who travelled through the Fraser River Valley and worked on the construction of the Trans-Provincial Highway during the later 1920s.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Geographic Features - Cities
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Peers, Arthur Francis "Mike"
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Less detail

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