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neon sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact83422
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV013.15.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV013.15.1
Description
Grocery sign The sign is from a neighbourhood grocery on Royal Oak at the Skytrain line: 6949 Royal Oak Avenue. The bulk of the sign is rectangular with a grocery bag and contents extending above the top edge of the sign. The words "M & B / GROCERY" are written in white text, with "GROCERY" highlighted in neon. The sign was suspended from a horizontal pole with a spear like finial that was mounted at the front of the roof or the store.
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Images
Less detail

Dow, Fraser and Company Limited

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36717
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.7 x 10.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Dow, Fraser & Co. Ltd. branch building on McKay Avenue with a man standing outside. Signs on the building state that it is a trust company and advertise real estate, loans, and fire insurance.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.7 x 10.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-072
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Dow, Fraser & Co. Ltd. branch building on McKay Avenue with a man standing outside. Signs on the building state that it is a trust company and advertise real estate, loans, and fire insurance.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Dow, Fraser and Company Limited
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Item no. 315-071 is a closeup of this photograph
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
6100 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Gordon Presbyterian Church Refreshment Tent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35100
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912] (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. Banners above the door of the tent read, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments" and "Hot Meals." Other banners and penants read, "God Save the King" and "Canada." Nine women an…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912] (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Gordon Presbyterian Church subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
193-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1987-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. Banners above the door of the tent read, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments" and "Hot Meals." Other banners and penants read, "God Save the King" and "Canada." Nine women and two men are standing outside the tent. The women are wearing aprons. There is an automobile parked on the right side of the photograph.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Structures - Tents
Names
Gordon Presbyterian Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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

Gordon Presbyterian Church Refreshment Tent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35101
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912] (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.4 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. A sign above the door of the tent reads, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments." Eight women and two men are standing outside the tent. The women are wearing aprons. Pennants …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1912] (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Gordon Presbyterian Church subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.4 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
193-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1987-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment tent at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. A sign above the door of the tent reads, "Gordon Presby Church Refreshments." Eight women and two men are standing outside the tent. The women are wearing aprons. Pennants on the tent read, "Canada."
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Structures - Tents
Names
Gordon Presbyterian Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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

Dow, Fraser and Company Limited

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription551
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1915]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 16.5 x 21.5 cm photogravure
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr. Eric Warrington Howard Bennett standing on the doorway to a store with large signs for a branch of Dow, Fraser & Co. Limited for real estate, loans, and fire insurance. The trust company is advertised on the sign as having been established in 1900. There is another store in the bu…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 16.5 x 21.5 cm photogravure
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr. Eric Warrington Howard Bennett standing on the doorway to a store with large signs for a branch of Dow, Fraser & Co. Limited for real estate, loans, and fire insurance. The trust company is advertised on the sign as having been established in 1900. There is another store in the building that is unidentified. Eric Warrington Howard Bennett was the branch manager of the Dow, Fraser company which started in Burnaby circa 1915. The store was located on the corner of McKay Avenue and the BC Electric Railway tracks. Later, a top storey was added to the building. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Burnaby Branch Office. / E.W.H. Bennett / Manager."
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Bennett, Eric Warrington Howard
Dow, Fraser and Company Limited
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Accession Code
HV977.77.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1915]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-11
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Jubilee Drug Store

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35068
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Jubilee Drug Store, Jubilee Avenue and Imperial Street (later the location of Bonsor Park, 6550 Bonsor Avenue). Signs on the front of the store read, "Jubilee Drug Store / Drugs / Prescriptions / Lending Library / The Rexall Store." Signs on the side of the building …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Heyworth family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
187-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-38
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Jubilee Drug Store, Jubilee Avenue and Imperial Street (later the location of Bonsor Park, 6550 Bonsor Avenue). Signs on the front of the store read, "Jubilee Drug Store / Drugs / Prescriptions / Lending Library / The Rexall Store." Signs on the side of the building read, "Jubilee Drug Store / Films / Magazines / Violin Strings / Sargon / Puretest Drugs / Rexall Drug Store / NYAL Service Drugstore / Lending Library." A man is standing outside the store (this may be Mr. G.R. Heyworth).
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Drugstores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Jubilee Drug Store
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Jubilee Avenue
Bonsor Avenue
Street Address
6550 Bonsor Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

Gordon Presbyterian Church Refreshment Building

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35102
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1918] (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment building at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. Signs on the building read, "Gordon Presby Church," "Continuous Performance," "This is the Best," "Home Cooking / [illegible] just like Mother's / [Smells?] Good! Tastes B…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1918] (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Gordon Presbyterian Church subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
193-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1987-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Gordon Presbyterian Church refreshment building at the Central Park Agricultural Exhibition. Signs on the building read, "Gordon Presby Church," "Continuous Performance," "This is the Best," "Home Cooking / [illegible] just like Mother's / [Smells?] Good! Tastes Better!," "Place to Dine," and "Hot Meals." Three women and a boy are outside the building.
Subjects
Exhibitions - Agricultural
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Gordon Presbyterian Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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

Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34510
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.6 x 17.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kingsway looking east at Boundary Road. A sign on the right reads, "Burnaby / Vehicles must slow down at all schools and intersections marked thus: X." A sign on a building at the left reads, "Arctic Ice Cream." Central Park is on the right.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.6 x 17.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
031-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kingsway looking east at Boundary Road. A sign on the right reads, "Burnaby / Vehicles must slow down at all schools and intersections marked thus: X." A sign on a building at the left reads, "Arctic Ice Cream." Central Park is on the right.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Central Park
Boundary Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34511
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.6 x 17.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kingsway looking east at Boundary Road. A sign on the right reads, "Burnaby / Vehicles must slow down at all schools and intersections marked thus: X." A sign on a building at the left reads, "Arctic Ice Cream." Central Park is on the right.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.6 x 17.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
031-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kingsway looking east at Boundary Road. A sign on the right reads, "Burnaby / Vehicles must slow down at all schools and intersections marked thus: X." A sign on a building at the left reads, "Arctic Ice Cream." Central Park is on the right.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Transportation - Automobiles
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Central Park
Boundary Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Central Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34862
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920 (date of original), photographed 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 11.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Central Park entrance arch with the "Central Park" electric sign. An Interurban tram can be seen on the right. This photograph used to be hung at the Central Park branch of the Burnaby Public Library.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920 (date of original), photographed 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Evelyn Salisbury subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 11.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
145-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1985-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Central Park entrance arch with the "Central Park" electric sign. An Interurban tram can be seen on the right. This photograph used to be hung at the Central Park branch of the Burnaby Public Library.
Subjects
Structures - Arches
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Geographic Features - Parks
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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

Jubilee Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35069
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.4 x 7.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of stores on Jubilee Avenue looking north from Imperial Street (later the location of Bonsor Park, 6550 Bonsor Avenue). Signs visible read; "Jubilee Drug Store," "Drugs," "Jubilee [Mercantile?] Co. / Groceries," "Nabob Tea," and "[Carvers or Corvers]." An accompanying description in the…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Heyworth family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.4 x 7.1 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
187-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-38
Scope and Content
Photograph of stores on Jubilee Avenue looking north from Imperial Street (later the location of Bonsor Park, 6550 Bonsor Avenue). Signs visible read; "Jubilee Drug Store," "Drugs," "Jubilee [Mercantile?] Co. / Groceries," "Nabob Tea," and "[Carvers or Corvers]." An accompanying description in the accession file states that a man named Pat Flannagan ran the grocery.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Jubilee Drug Store
Jubilee Mercantile Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "5272"
Geographic Access
Jubilee Avenue
Bonsor Avenue
Street Address
6550 Bonsor Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

Allen Sharpe's Gas Station on Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36694
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Allen Sharpe's gas station on Kingsway (at Kathleen Avenue) with a group of men standing in front. Mr. Sharpe is on the right wearing a cap and tie. Signs on the building read, "Sharpe Service Garage / Shell Gasoline / Motor Oil / Tires."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-049
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Allen Sharpe's gas station on Kingsway (at Kathleen Avenue) with a group of men standing in front. Mr. Sharpe is on the right wearing a cap and tie. Signs on the building read, "Sharpe Service Garage / Shell Gasoline / Motor Oil / Tires."
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Service Stations
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Sharpe Service Garage
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4360 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Allen Sharpe's First Store on Kingsway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36696
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Allen Sharpe's first store on Kingsway (at Kathleen Avenue), a sign shop and store that also sold groceries and Mrs. Rose Sharpe's hand-made linens. The Sharpes bought the property in 1919.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-051
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Allen Sharpe's first store on Kingsway (at Kathleen Avenue), a sign shop and store that also sold groceries and Mrs. Rose Sharpe's hand-made linens. The Sharpes bought the property in 1919.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Sharpe Signs
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Kathleen Avenue
Street Address
4360 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

Royal Oak Garage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3177
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Royal Oak Garage taken from a distance. Advertisements for "SHELL GASOLINE" are visible. The Royal Oak Garage was located at 3439 Kingsway (later renumbered 5103 Kingsway).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Royal Oak Garage taken from a distance. Advertisements for "SHELL GASOLINE" are visible. The Royal Oak Garage was located at 3439 Kingsway (later renumbered 5103 Kingsway).
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Service Stations
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Royal Oak Garage
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
5103 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV993.28.34
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[192-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Frank, Leonard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 11825
Embossed lettering on lower left of photograph reads: "LEONARD FRANK/ -PHOTOS-/ VANCOUVER, B.C."
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "LEONARD FRANK PHOTOS/ 553 GRANVILLE ST/ VANCOUVER. - - B. C."
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Grant family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36865
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the playroom of the Grant family home at 2772 Sussex Avenue (old street numbering). In the room is a sign for the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.) with which Mrs. Grant was involved. Alice and George A. Grant moved here with their family in 1925.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-323
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the playroom of the Grant family home at 2772 Sussex Avenue (old street numbering). In the room is a sign for the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.) with which Mrs. Grant was involved. Alice and George A. Grant moved here with their family in 1925.
Subjects
Furniture
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Kingsway
Street Address
4700 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Royal Oak Garage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3174
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1925]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front entrance to the Royal Oak Garage with three men standing by the doorway. The man standing in the middle is believed to be Stan Cullen, the owner and operator of the garage. Signs advertising "HAVOLINE OIL" and "Tires and Tubes [from] Selected Dealers" are posted at the entra…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front entrance to the Royal Oak Garage with three men standing by the doorway. The man standing in the middle is believed to be Stan Cullen, the owner and operator of the garage. Signs advertising "HAVOLINE OIL" and "Tires and Tubes [from] Selected Dealers" are posted at the entrance. The Royal Oak Garage was located at 3439 Kingsway (later renumbered 5103 Kingsway).
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Service Stations
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Cullen, Stan
Royal Oak Garage
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
5103 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV993.28.31
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1925]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
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Oak Theatre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37463
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 3.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Oak Theatre at 3506 Kingsway at night. This was the first commercial use of neon lighting in Burnaby. This photograph may have been taken opening night, August 4, 1937.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 3.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-051
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Oak Theatre at 3506 Kingsway at night. This was the first commercial use of neon lighting in Burnaby. This photograph may have been taken opening night, August 4, 1937.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Buildings - Commercial - Theatres
Names
Oak Theatre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bellinger, Bernard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Heyworth family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35072
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1939 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 9.0 x 6.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. [G.R.] Heyworth and "Aunt Betty" outside standing outside Jubilee Drug Store, Jubilee Avenue and Imperial Street (later the location of Bonsor Park, 6550 Bonsor Avenue). An electric sign reads, "Rexall Drugs." A dog can be seen at the bottom of the photograph. An accom…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1939 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Heyworth family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 9.0 x 6.0 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
187-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-38
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. [G.R.] Heyworth and "Aunt Betty" outside standing outside Jubilee Drug Store, Jubilee Avenue and Imperial Street (later the location of Bonsor Park, 6550 Bonsor Avenue). An electric sign reads, "Rexall Drugs." A dog can be seen at the bottom of the photograph. An accompanying letter describes the photo as "Dad with Mother and Aunt Betty. They had just walked back from Kingsway after seeing the King and Queen pass - 1937 [sic; the royal visit was in 1939]."
Subjects
Animals - Dogs
Buildings - Commercial - Drugstores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Heyworth, G.R.
Jubilee Drug Store
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy print accompanying
Geographic Access
Jubilee Avenue
Bonsor Avenue
Street Address
6550 Bonsor Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Hickman Family Store

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35386
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1940] (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 exterior of Hickmans Market. This store was owned and operated by Alf Hickman and was located on Patterson Avenue (later numbered 5932 Patterson Avenue).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1940] (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.
204-243
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Hickmans Market. This store was owned and operated by Alf Hickman and was located on Patterson Avenue (later numbered 5932 Patterson Avenue).
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Hickman and Son Market
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Patterson Avenue
Street Address
5932 Patterson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Edna and Bill Maggs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37082
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of husband and wife, Bill and Edna Maggs, beside the Burnaby Shoe Hospital and Mr. Shewbrook's insurance office shortly after their wedding.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-545
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of husband and wife, Bill and Edna Maggs, beside the Burnaby Shoe Hospital and Mr. Shewbrook's insurance office shortly after their wedding.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Maggs, Bill
Trehearne, Edna Jean Mayhew Maggs
Burnaby Shoe Hospital
Shewbrooks Real Estate and Insurance
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4539 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
Less detail

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