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Charles MacSorley

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley holding the ceremonial shovel used during the sod-turning ceremony for the Lenkurt Electric building.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-034

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley holding the ceremonial shovel used during the sod-turning ceremony for the Lenkurt Electric building.

Subjects: Officials - Mayors and Reeves; Ceremonies

Names: MacSorley, Charles W.; Lenkurt Electric Company

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Artray Limited

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer's stamp on verso; Photographer identifies photograph as no. 10584-5

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Groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of nine men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen at centre, holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-035

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of nine men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen at centre, holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified.

Subjects: Officials - Mayors and Reeves; Ceremonies

Names: MacSorley, Charles W.; Lenkurt Electric Company

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Artray Limited

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer's stamp on verso; Photographer identifies photograph as no. 10584-3

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Groundbreaking ceremony

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of four men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-036

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of four men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified.

Subjects: Officials - Mayors and Reeves; Ceremonies

Names: MacSorley, Charles W.; Lenkurt Electric Company

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Artray Limited

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer's stamp on verso; Photographer identifies photograph as no. 10584-7

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Turning Sod at Lenkurt Electric

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: July 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of nine men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen at centre, holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified. A caption at the bottom of the p…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: July 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-037

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of nine men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen at centre, holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified. A caption at the bottom of the photograph reads: "Turning Sod at Lenkurt Electric Burnaby July 1955."

Subjects: Officials - Mayors and Reeves; Ceremonies

Names: MacSorley, Charles W.; Lenkurt Electric Company

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Artray Limited

Notes: Title based on caption; Photographer's stamp on verso; Photographer identifies photograph as no. 10584-4; Note on verso reads: "Lenkurt sod turning / July 1955"

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Turning Sod at Lenkurt Electric, July 1955 thumbnail

Waiting for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1951

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of approximately twenty-four men and women dressed in uniform, standing on the steps of the Municipal Hall. Many of the people are holding flags. The photograph was taken in 1951 during the royal visit of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1951

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-038

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of approximately twenty-four men and women dressed in uniform, standing on the steps of the Municipal Hall. Many of the people are holding flags. The photograph was taken in 1951 during the royal visit of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

Subjects: Events - Royal Visits; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Nurses; Symbols - Flags

Names: Burnaby City Hall

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Allan Studios

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer's stamp on verso

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Street Address: 7282 Kingsway

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Stride Avenue Area

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Waiting for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, 1951 thumbnail

Burnaby Council

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1954

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the eight members of Burnaby's 1954 Municipal Council. From left to right they are; Fred Philps, Wesley Morrison, Arnold Hean, Reeve Charles MacSorley (seated), Patricia Wilks, Sam Hughes, William Philps, and Gerald Charlton. This photograph was likely taken in Burnaby Municipal Hall.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1954

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-041

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of the eight members of Burnaby's 1954 Municipal Council. From left to right they are; Fred Philps, Wesley Morrison, Arnold Hean, Reeve Charles MacSorley (seated), Patricia Wilks, Sam Hughes, William Philps, and Gerald Charlton. This photograph was likely taken in Burnaby Municipal Hall.

Subjects: Officials - Alderman and Councillors; Officials - Mayors and Reeves

Names: Philps, Fred; Philps, William P.; Morrison, Wesley; Hean, Arnold F.C.; MacSorley, Charles W.; Wilks, Patricia; Hughes, Samuel E.; Charlton, Gerald

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Davis, W.T.

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer's stamp on verso; Note on verso identifies the people in the photograph; Note on verso reads: "1954"

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Street Address: 7282 Kingsway

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Stride Avenue Area

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Condition of water pipe in Burnaby 1951

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1951

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley holding a rusty and damaged waterline pipe. A caption on the bottom of the photograph reads: "Condition of water pipe in Burnaby 1951."

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1951

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-042

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley holding a rusty and damaged waterline pipe. A caption on the bottom of the photograph reads: "Condition of water pipe in Burnaby 1951."

Subjects: Public Services - Utilities; Officials - Mayors and Reeves

Names: MacSorley, Charles W.

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Titled based on caption; Note on verso reads: "Sat. / 1951"

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Condition of water pipe in Burnaby 1951, 1951 thumbnail

Welcome to Burnaby

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 20 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley standing beside a sign which reads: "Welcome to Burnaby / Population 70,000."

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 20 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-043

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley standing beside a sign which reads: "Welcome to Burnaby / Population 70,000."

Subjects: Officials - Mayors and Reeves; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: MacSorley, Charles W.

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Caption on recto reads: "1955"; Note on verso reads: "Burnaby 1955 / 1"

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Royal Bank Opening

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1955]

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing in front of a teller's window handing over a bankbook to a teller during the official opening of the Royal Bank Edmonds branch in Burnaby. A number of other bank officials and employees can be seen in the background, but none are identified.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1955]

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-044

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing in front of a teller's window handing over a bankbook to a teller during the official opening of the Royal Bank Edmonds branch in Burnaby. A number of other bank officials and employees can be seen in the background, but none are identified.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Banks; Events - Openings; Officials - Mayors and Reeves

Names: MacSorley, Charles W.; Royal Bank of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Allan Studios

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer's stamp on verso

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

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New Municipal Hall construction

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1955]

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley standing outside the new Municipal Hall building which is under construction.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1955]

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-045

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley standing outside the new Municipal Hall building which is under construction.

Subjects: Construction; Buildings - Civic - City Halls; Officials - Mayors and Reeves

Names: MacSorley, Charles W.; Burnaby City Hall

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Canada Way

Street Address: 4949 Canada Way

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

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New Municipal Hall construction, [1955] thumbnail

Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1955]

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing near the new municipal hall building which is under construction.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1955]

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-046

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing near the new municipal hall building which is under construction.

Subjects: Construction; Buildings - Civic - City Halls; Officials - Mayors and Reeves

Names: MacSorley, Charles W.; Burnaby City Hall

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Canada Way

Street Address: 4949 Canada Way

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

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Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1955]

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing near the site of the new municipal hall building.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1955]

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-047

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing near the site of the new municipal hall building.

Subjects: Construction; Buildings - Civic - City Halls; Officials - Mayors and Reeves

Names: MacSorley, Charles W.; Burnaby City Hall

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Canada Way

Street Address: 4949 Canada Way

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

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Municipal Hall Cornerstone

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 3, 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley holding a trowel and cement next to the ceremonial plaque for the new municipal hall building. The plaque on the conerstone reads: "This stone was laid by His Worship Reeve Charles W. MacSorley September 23rd 1955."

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 3, 1955

Collection/Fonds: Charles MacSorley fonds

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 486-048

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2005-14

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley holding a trowel and cement next to the ceremonial plaque for the new municipal hall building. The plaque on the conerstone reads: "This stone was laid by His Worship Reeve Charles W. MacSorley September 23rd 1955."