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Burnaby Lake Neighbourhood
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark700
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Associated Dates
- 1925-1954
- Heritage Value
- After World War I and the Great Depression of the 1930s, more homes were constructed and subdivisions created in the Burnaby Lake district. The area around Deer Lake gained a reputation for being an "artistic development of commodious homes with park-like grounds."
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
Burnaby Lake Neighbourhood
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark821
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Associated Dates
- 1955-2008
- Heritage Value
- In 1966 Burnaby Lake was identified as a key potential regional park in the GVRD ’s Regional Park Plan for the Lower Mainland. The lake was to be developed for nature study, strolling, trail riding, canoeing, sightseeing and picnicking. It was formally recognized as a regional nature park in 1979, at which time the GVRD assumed management of the park through a lease agreement with the City of Burnaby. In 1993 Burnaby Lake was selected by the City of Burnaby to be included in Greater Vancouver ’s Green Zone, and was identified as a key component of the GVRD ’s Park and Outdoor Recreation System (PORS) for the Burrard/Peninsula/Richmond sector, which includes Burnaby, Vancouver, New Westminster, and Richmond.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
Knight family photographs
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64501
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1948-1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 49 photographs (35 prints : b&w and col. and 14 negatives : b&w)
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of "the Bird Doctor" Virginia Knight and her husband Milton and their properties, avaries, and pets. File also includes the couple's travel photographs, photograph's of Milton's antique clock and watch collection, and images of Lakeview Aviaries in Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1948-1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Knight family subseries
- Physical Description
- 49 photographs (35 prints : b&w and col. and 14 negatives : b&w)
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 510-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-53
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of "the Bird Doctor" Virginia Knight and her husband Milton and their properties, avaries, and pets. File also includes the couple's travel photographs, photograph's of Milton's antique clock and watch collection, and images of Lakeview Aviaries in Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photographs
- Stamp on verso of 510-001 reads: "Woodward's Advertising Photography"
- Note on verso of 510-003 reads: "Taken at San Juan Capistrano. The minute you enter the place these pigeons light all over you and they sell you small bags of wheat to feed them." Other notes and date stamp on verso.
- Note on verso of 510-010 reads: "Virgie + Sheila Joan (Easton) Mulliner / New Year's Eve / 1970-71"
- 510-008, 510-009, 510-011, 510-012: Date stamp on verso reads "Jan 12, 1962"
- Note on verso of 510-022 reads: "My little Saw-Whet Owl who was one of my patients. Fully recovered and hand tame."
- 510-024 is five small photographs glued to a black paper album page
- Handwritten notes on recto of 510-032, describing the clocks in the photograph.
- Geographic Access
- Deer Lake
- Street Address
- 5255 Sperling Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
![Boal family home, [1950] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2017/201700280022_001.jpg?width=280)
Boal family home
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4215
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1950]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Boal home at 4319 Norland Ave in Burnaby. This is a three-quarter shot of the house which has new, light coloured siding (white?) and a garage in the back. A man is mowing the lawn next to the house.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
- Material Details
- Handwritten text in ink on front of photograph reads: "1950".
- Stamped numeral on back of photograph reads: "452".
- Handwritten text on back of photograph reads: "summer, 1950 / Boals' house".
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Boal home at 4319 Norland Ave in Burnaby. This is a three-quarter shot of the house which has new, light coloured siding (white?) and a garage in the back. A man is mowing the lawn next to the house.
- History
- Material belonged to Glen and Ann Boal (nee Lockhart), who grew up in Burnaby and attended Burnaby South High School. They met and became engaged and married in 1954.
- Geographic Access
- Norland Avenue
- Street Address
- 4319 Norland Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV017.28.22
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1950]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 06-Mar-2018
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Boal family home, [1950] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2017/201700280022_001.jpg)
![Boal family home, [195-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2017/201700280023_001.jpg?width=280)
Boal family home
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4216
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [195-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Boal home at 4319 Norland Ave in Burnaby. This is a three-quarter shot of the house. The house has been altered by enclosing the front porch and lowering the front door to ground level. Doors and window sills are painted light blue. Window shutters have been added. The house is wh…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Boal home at 4319 Norland Ave in Burnaby. This is a three-quarter shot of the house. The house has been altered by enclosing the front porch and lowering the front door to ground level. Doors and window sills are painted light blue. Window shutters have been added. The house is white. There are trees in full leaf around the house.
- History
- Material belonged to Glen and Ann Boal (nee Lockhart), who grew up in Burnaby and attended Burnaby South High School. They met and became engaged and married in 1954.
- Geographic Access
- Norland Avenue
- Street Address
- 4319 Norland Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV017.28.23
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [195-]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 06-Mar-2018
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Boal family home, [195-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2017/201700280023_001.jpg)
Burnaby Lake Tram #1234
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35990
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tram #1234 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Stormont station.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Geoff Meugans subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 208-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-08
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tram #1234 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Stormont station.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake Interurban line
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
Burnaby Lake Tram #1228
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35991
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tram #1228 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Stormont station.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Geoff Meugans subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 208-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-08
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tram #1228 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Stormont station.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake Interurban line
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
Burnaby Lake Tram #1233
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35992
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the caboose of Tram #1233, on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Cariboo station.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Geoff Meugans subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 208-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-08
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the caboose of Tram #1233, on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Cariboo station.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake Interurban line
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
Burnaby Lake Tram #1235
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35993
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tram #1235 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Cumberland Road station. The tram conductor can be seen poking his head out of the side door as he drives.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Geoff Meugans subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 208-004
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-08
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tram #1235 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Cumberland Road station. The tram conductor can be seen poking his head out of the side door as he drives.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake Interurban line
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
Burnaby Lake Tram #1231
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35994
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- August 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tram #1231 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Stormont station.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- August 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Geoff Meugans subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 208-005
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-08
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tram #1231 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, near Stormont station.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake Interurban line
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
Burnaby Lake Tram #1230
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35996
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- August 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tram #1230 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, at Cariboo station's level crossing.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- August 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Geoff Meugans subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 208-007
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-08
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tram #1230 on the Burnaby Lake Interurban line, at Cariboo station's level crossing.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake Interurban line
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
![Dredge for clearing channel through Burnaby Lake, March 1951 (date of original), copied [1985] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1985/1985_0457_0004_001.jpg?width=280)
Dredge for clearing channel through Burnaby Lake
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10585
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- March 1951 (date of original), copied [1985]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of dredge for clearing channel through Burnaby Lake, March 1951.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of dredge for clearing channel through Burnaby Lake, March 1951.
- Accession Code
- BV985.457.4
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- March 1951 (date of original), copied [1985]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
- Scan Resolution
- 1200
- Scan Date
- 2022-06-07
- Photographer
- Lindsay, Jack
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Dredge for clearing channel through Burnaby Lake, March 1951 (date of original), copied [1985] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1985/1985_0457_0004_001.jpg)
![View from dredge, 1951 (date of original), copied [1985] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1985/1985_0457_0005_001.jpg?width=280)
View from dredge
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10586
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1951 (date of original), copied [1985]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of dredge for clearing channel through Burnaby Lake, March 1951. The surface of the lake is covered with lily pads.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of dredge for clearing channel through Burnaby Lake, March 1951. The surface of the lake is covered with lily pads.
- Accession Code
- BV985.457.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1951 (date of original), copied [1985]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
- Scan Resolution
- 1200
- Scan Date
- 2022-06-07
- Photographer
- Lindsay, Jack
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![View from dredge, 1951 (date of original), copied [1985] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1985/1985_0457_0005_001.jpg)
![Working dredge, March 1951 (date of original), copied [1985] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1985/1985_0457_0006_001.jpg?width=280)
Working dredge
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10587
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- March 1951 (date of original), copied [1985]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of working dredge for clearing channel through Burnaby Lake, March 1951.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of working dredge for clearing channel through Burnaby Lake, March 1951.
- Accession Code
- BV985.457.6
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- March 1951 (date of original), copied [1985]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
- Scan Resolution
- 1200
- Scan Date
- 2022-06-07
- Photographer
- Lindsay, Jack
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Working dredge, March 1951 (date of original), copied [1985] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1985/1985_0457_0006_001.jpg)
![Channel after dredging operation, 1951 (date of original), copied [1985] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1985/1985_0457_0007_001.jpg?width=280)
Channel after dredging operation
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10588
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1951 (date of original), copied [1985]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of channel of Burnaby Lake after dredging operation, 1951.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of channel of Burnaby Lake after dredging operation, 1951.
- Accession Code
- BV985.457.7
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1951 (date of original), copied [1985]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
- Scan Resolution
- 1200
- Scan Date
- 2022-06-07
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Channel after dredging operation, 1951 (date of original), copied [1985] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1985/1985_0457_0007_001.jpg)
![Unchannelled portion of Burnaby Lake, September 1952 (date of original), copied [1985] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1985/1985_0457_0003_001.jpg?width=280)
Unchannelled portion of Burnaby Lake
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10584
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- September 1952 (date of original), copied [1985]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of unchannelled portion of Burnaby Lake, September 1952. The surface of the lake is covered with lily pads.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of unchannelled portion of Burnaby Lake, September 1952. The surface of the lake is covered with lily pads.
- Accession Code
- BV985.457.3
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- September 1952 (date of original), copied [1985]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
- Scan Resolution
- 1200
- Scan Date
- 2022-06-07
- Photographer
- Lindsay, Jack
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Unchannelled portion of Burnaby Lake, September 1952 (date of original), copied [1985] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1985/1985_0457_0003_001.jpg)
Burnaby Lake Show / originals
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91683
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1962-1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 71 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs compiled by Doreen Lawson for a slideshow presentation about Burnaby Lake. Slideshow primarily depicts the wildlife and foliage of Burnaby Lake, including: the American coot, green-winged teal, bufflehead, heron, american bittern, barn swallow, barn owl, painted turtle,…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1962-1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 71 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 618-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2015-15
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs compiled by Doreen Lawson for a slideshow presentation about Burnaby Lake. Slideshow primarily depicts the wildlife and foliage of Burnaby Lake, including: the American coot, green-winged teal, bufflehead, heron, american bittern, barn swallow, barn owl, painted turtle, muskrat, Canadian goose, beaver, wood duck, bullrushes, yellow and white waterlilies, yellow iris, and loosestrife. Also included in the slideshow are photographs of the BC Wildlife rescue and fisherman working in the Brunette River.
- Subjects
- Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
- Animals - Birds
- Animals
- Geographic Features - Forests
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Lawson, Doreen A.
- Chapman, Fred
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from sheets slides
- Photographs contents are identified on many of the slide cases within the file.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
![Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0006_001.jpg?width=280)
Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19602
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 sound recordings (wav) (68 min., 52 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (68 min., 53 sec.)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 00:00-16:47 Bill and Ellen share where they were born, grew up and went to school as citizens of the United States and how they met in Pe…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 sound recordings (wav) (68 min., 52 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (68 min., 53 sec.)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewees: Ellen and Bill Schwartz Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: May 15, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 01:08:52 Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby Photograph information: Bill and Ellen Schwartz.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 00:00-16:47 Bill and Ellen share where they were born, grew up and went to school as citizens of the United States and how they met in Pennsylvania the 1970s. Bill and Ellen explain how in the 1970s, they were discouraged about the current politics in the United States under the Nixon administration and how they were inspired by the “back to the land” ideals, rejecting materialism and wanting an alternative lifestyle. With these ideals in mind, they recall how in 1972 they and a few other friends decided to leave the United States, move to British Columbia with the goal of buying land in the Okanagan or Kootenay region and starting a new lifestyle for themselves. Bill and Ellen recollect how they purchased 20 acres of land in Galena Bay in the Kootenays and how they lived in the area off and on until the early 1980s. They describe how they cleared three acres of land, built a cabin, put in a garden, chicken coop and honey bees. With the challenges of the isolated location and no access to electricity they explain how they decided that they had to live elsewhere in order to make a living. Ellen talks about working as a special education teacher in Revelstoke and Slocan and how Bill obtained his teaching certificate while they lived in Nelson. Bill and Ellen describe themselves as environmentalists and of how they both became active Provincial environmentalists during the construction of the Revelstoke Dam. Bill talks about getting work with the “Energy Van” program talking about energy conservation, renewable energy and recycling. They explain how after their first child was born in 1980, they returned to Galena Bay for about a year and a half until Bill was offered a job with the Department of Energy Conservation which lead them to move to Vancouver. 16:48 – 22:46 Bill and Ellen describe their first few years of living in Vancouver and at University of British Columbia while Ellen completed her master’s degree in creative writing. During this time, they had their second child. They recall how in 1988 how they purchased a house in Burnaby, selecting to live in the Deer Lake neighbourhood. They talk about the benefits of the neighbourhood including; a French immersion school for their children, proximity to the trails around Deer Lake and having transit close by. 22:47 – 33:55 Bill and Ellen talk about their consulting business “Polestar Communications”. A Burnaby based communications consulting firm composed of three people, Ellen and Bill and colleague Richard Banner. They describe how their business got started and some of the projects that they’ve worked on including; BC Hydro’s Power Smart Program, financial literacy curriculum that was introduced in B.C. schools and reports for the Province of British Columbia. Ellen and Bill convey how Bill has been a very active member with the City of Burnaby Environment Committee, the Steering Committee to develop a sustainable environmental strategy for Burnaby, how he’s been awarded for his contributions in coaching youth sports and other areas in which they have both volunteered. 33:56 – 43:07 Ellen describes how she got started in writing educational resources about the environment and how since she completed grad school in 1984, she’s published nineteen books. Ellen conveys how her first book was published and sold to the Province of British Columbia as part of the B.C. educational curriculum on the environment. Ellen talks about some of the children’s books that she’s written and published with themes including; social justice, the labour movement and racism in sports. Ellen describes some of her books and the research that she’s done. 43:08 – 51:04 Ellen and Bill Schwartz reflect on what they like about living in Burnaby. They talk about the benefits of their neighbourhood including; performances at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, the Burnaby Art Gallery and Deer Lake as well as having access to parks and community centres in Burnaby. 51:05-56:36 Bill and Ellen reflect on their involvement in the Jewish community, considering themselves non-secular Jews. Ellen talks about how they were involved with “Burquest” a Jewish Community Association and how they often observe some of the Jewish holidays including Hanukah and traditions including the Jewish coming of age ritual, bar mitzvah (masc.) and bat mistvah (fem.). Ellen mentions her involvement with the “Jone Betty Stuchner Oy Vey! Funniest Children’s book Award” where she acts a judge and her involvement with the Jewish Book festival and that she is a recipient of the Jewish Book award. 56:37 – 1:08:53 Bill and Ellen reflect on their 35 years living in Burnaby and how they’ve seen it change. They talk about the increased development and density in the city, how they are troubled by a lack of low income housing, the benefits and importance of public transportation and preservation of green space including Burnaby parks.
- History
- Interviewees' biographies: Ellen Schwartz was born in Washington, DC, (1950) but grew up in New Jersey. She attended the Universities of Chicago and Wisconsin before moving to a farm in Pennsylvania, where she met her future husband Bill Schwartz. Bill Schwartz grew up in and around Philadelphia (b. 1947), and attended Pennsylvania State University. After travelling, and discouraged with life in eastern America, he and Ellen decided that British Columbia held better prospects. Bill and Ellen quit their jobs in 1972 and moved to the Kootenay region where they adopted a “back to the land” lifestyle, a very new experience for both of them. After eight years of modest success, and occasional work in nearby towns, they opted to return to Vancouver where Bill had work and where they could raise a family more easily. They rented in Vancouver for a few years before moving to family housing at UBC, while Ellen studied creative writing. Bill founded a communications and writing company, and in 1988 they purchased a home in Burnaby. Ellen launched a new career as a writer, mainly for children young adults. Both were active in their careers, raising a family, and participating in local social and political activities. Interviewer biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Education
- Environmental Issues
- Environmental Issues - Environmental Protection
- Geographic Features
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Housing
- Occupations
- Occupations - Entrepreneurs
- Occupations - Writers
- Persons - Volunteers
- Persons - Jewish Canadians
- Social Issues
- Social Issues - Racism
- Religions
- Religions - Judaism
- Names
- Schwartz, William "Bill"
- Schwartz, Ellen
- City of Burnaby
- Polestar Communications
- British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Responsibility
- Damer, Eric
- Accession Code
- BV023.16.6
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Transcription available on Heritage Burnaby
Images
![Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0006_001.jpg)
Documents
Audio Tracks
Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023
Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0006_003.mp3![Snow Owl / Burnaby Lake Snow Pictures, [between 1970 and 2001] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/600/618-020-9.jpg?width=280)
Snow Owl / Burnaby Lake Snow Pictures
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91702
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1970 and 2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- File consists photographs of a snow-covered Burnaby Lake and a snowy owl perched on a large tree stump.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1970 and 2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 618-020
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2015-15
- Scope and Content
- File consists photographs of a snow-covered Burnaby Lake and a snowy owl perched on a large tree stump.
- Subjects
- Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
- Animals - Birds
- Plants - Trees
- Natural Phenomena - Snow
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Lawson, Doreen A.
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from negative envelope
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
Images
![Snow Owl / Burnaby Lake Snow Pictures, [between 1970 and 2001] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/600/618-020-9.jpg)
Doreen Lawson feeding birds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91720
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1970 and 1980]
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : b&w & sepia ; 16.5 cm x 23.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Doreen Lawson feeding a group of birds on the bank of Burnaby Lake.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1970 and 1980]
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : b&w & sepia ; 16.5 cm x 23.5 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 605-020
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Doreen Lawson feeding a group of birds on the bank of Burnaby Lake.
- Names
- Lawson, Doreen A.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Diack, George
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photographs
- Stamp on verso of photographs 605-020-2:605-020-3 reads: "Photo by George Diack / Vancouver Sun"
- Sticker on verso of photograph 605-020-1 reads: "Purchase or possession of this print gives no right of duplication, publication or other use without permission from the Vancouver Sun or Province. Contact INFOLINE at [phone]. Fax #: [fax] / 425-015"
- Sticker on verso of photograph 605-020-1 reads: "Copyright - Vancouver Sun / George Diack"
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area