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Aerial photograph of Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription84893
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby north of Lougheed Highway and west of Sperling Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
561-014
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-08
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby north of Lougheed Highway and west of Sperling Avenue.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Province of British Columbia
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This photo is indentified as BC5061:119 and connects with B.C. air photograph BC5061:118 to the west and BC5061:120 to the east
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Historic Neighbourhood
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sperling-Broadway Area
Lake City Area
Government Road Area
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Aerial photograph of Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription84894
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby north of Broadway and west of Sperling Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
561-015
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-08
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby north of Broadway and west of Sperling Avenue.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Province of British Columbia
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This photo is indentified as BC5061:120 and connects with B.C. air photograph BC5061:119 to the west and BC5061:121 to the east
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Historic Neighbourhood
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sperling-Broadway Area
Lake City Area
Government Road Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Less detail

Aerial photograph of Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription84896
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby north of Broadway and west of Sperling Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
561-016
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-08
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby north of Broadway and west of Sperling Avenue.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Province of British Columbia
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This photo is indentified as BC5061:121 and connects with B.C. air photograph BC5061:120 to the west and BC5061:122 to the east
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Historic Neighbourhood
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sperling-Broadway Area
Lake City Area
Government Road Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Less detail

Aerial photograph of Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription84911
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby with Lougheed Highway running west to east through the middle of the photograph and the Trans Canada Highway in the lower left segment.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
561-029
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-08
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby with Lougheed Highway running west to east through the middle of the photograph and the Trans Canada Highway in the lower left segment.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Province of British Columbia
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This photo is indentified as BC5062:22 and connects with B.C. air photograph BC5062:23 to the west and B.C. air photograph BC5062:21
Historic Neighbourhood
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Government Road Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Lyndhurst Area
Cariboo-Armstrong Area
Less detail

Aerial photograph of Burnaby Lake Area

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription84910
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby with Burnaby Lake to the south and Broadway to the north.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
561-028
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-08
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby with Burnaby Lake to the south and Broadway to the north.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Province of British Columbia
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This photo is indentified as BC5062:23 and connects with B.C. air photograph BC5062:24 to the west and B.C. air photograph BC5062:22 to the east
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Government Road Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Less detail

Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription84882
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain and surrounding area with Burrard Inlet to the north.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
561-003
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-08
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain and surrounding area with Burrard Inlet to the north.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Geographic Features - Inlets
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Province of British Columbia
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This photo is indentified as BC5061:83 and connects with B.C. air photograph BC5061:84 to the west and BC5061:82 to the east
Geographic Access
Burrard Inlet
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Westridge Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Lake City Area
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Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription84883
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain and surrounding area with Burrard Inlet to the north.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
561-004
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-08
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain and surrounding area with Burrard Inlet to the north.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Geographic Features - Inlets
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Province of British Columbia
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This photo is indentified as BC5061:82 and connects with B.C. air photograph BC5061:83 to the west and BC5061:81 to the east.
Geographic Access
Burrard Inlet
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Lake City Area
Less detail

Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain and Port Moody

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription84895
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain, north of Broadway .
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
561-017
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-08
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain, north of Broadway .
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Province of British Columbia
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This photo is indentified as BC5061:122 and connects with B.C. air photograph BC5061:121 to the west and BC5061:123 to the east
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Lyndhurst Area
Less detail

Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain and Port Moody

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription84897
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of North Road and Burnaby Mountain to the west and Port Moody to the east, north of Broadway (Como Lake Avenue).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Allan Amundsen collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
561-018
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-08
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of North Road and Burnaby Mountain to the west and Port Moody to the east, north of Broadway (Como Lake Avenue).
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Province of British Columbia
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This photo is indentified as BC5061:123 and connects with B.C. air photograph BC5061:122 to the west and BC5061:124 to the east
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Less detail

Bay Western Distribution Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79420
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 23, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Bay Western Distribution Centre at 3100 Production Way in the Lake City Industrial Park. The Centre was built in 1965.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 23, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-285
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Bay Western Distribution Centre at 3100 Production Way in the Lake City Industrial Park. The Centre was built in 1965.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial
Names
Hudson's Bay Company
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Campbell, Peg
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Production Way
Street Address
3100 Production Way
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Images
Less detail

BCTV Television Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79344
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows BCTV Television Centre on Enterprise Street in the Lake City Industrial Park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-254
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows BCTV Television Centre on Enterprise Street in the Lake City Industrial Park.
Subjects
Telecommunication Tools and Equipment - Televisions
Names
British Columbia Television
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
McCarron, John
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Enterprise Street
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Images
Less detail

BCTV Television Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79346
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Tony Parsons, the anchor man on the BCTV six o'clock evening news, in the newsroom of BCTV Television Centre on Enterprise Street in the Lake City Industrial Park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-255
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Tony Parsons, the anchor man on the BCTV six o'clock evening news, in the newsroom of BCTV Television Centre on Enterprise Street in the Lake City Industrial Park.
Subjects
Telecommunication Tools and Equipment - Televisions
Names
British Columbia Television
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
McCarron, John
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Enterprise Street
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Images
Less detail

BCTV Television Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79347
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Tony Parsons and other members of the BCTV news staff at a line-up meeting to determine what order the enws of the day will be in on the evening show.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-256
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Tony Parsons and other members of the BCTV news staff at a line-up meeting to determine what order the enws of the day will be in on the evening show.
Subjects
Telecommunication Tools and Equipment - Televisions
Names
British Columbia Television
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
McCarron, John
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Enterprise Street
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Images
Less detail

BCTV Television Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79348
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows BCTV cameramen and newsman Tony Parsons in the studio just prior to going on the air with the six o'clock evening news.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-257
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows BCTV cameramen and newsman Tony Parsons in the studio just prior to going on the air with the six o'clock evening news.
Subjects
Telecommunication Tools and Equipment - Televisions
Names
British Columbia Television
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
McCarron, John
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Enterprise Street
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Images
Less detail

BCTV Television Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79349
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows monitors in the switching booth in the BCTV news studio just prior to the news broadcast going on the air.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-258
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows monitors in the switching booth in the BCTV news studio just prior to the news broadcast going on the air.
Subjects
Telecommunication Tools and Equipment - Televisions
Names
British Columbia Television
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
McCarron, John
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Enterprise Street
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Images
Less detail

Burnaby Mountain Oil Storage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34704
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.2 x 19.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of oil storage tanks on Burnaby Mountain, possibly those of Trans Mountain Oil Pipe Line Co. at the top of Underhill Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.2 x 19.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
109-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of oil storage tanks on Burnaby Mountain, possibly those of Trans Mountain Oil Pipe Line Co. at the top of Underhill Avenue.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Buildings - Industrial - Refineries
Names
Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline Company
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Shellmont Street
Underhill Avenue
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Images
Less detail

Cable Spools

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79379
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Pirelli oil filled cable spools and car beside Broadway, behind Lake City. The cables are waiting to be installed at the BC Hyrdo site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-272
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Pirelli oil filled cable spools and car beside Broadway, behind Lake City. The cables are waiting to be installed at the BC Hyrdo site.
Names
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
McCarron, John
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Broadway
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Images
Less detail

CP Transport Truck

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79415
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a CP Transport truck parked on Thunderbird Crescent in the Lake City Industrial Park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-282
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a CP Transport truck parked on Thunderbird Crescent in the Lake City Industrial Park.
Subjects
Transportation - Trucks
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
McCarron, John
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Thunderbird Crescent
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Images
Less detail

Foremost Foods Limited

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79351
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Foremost Foods Limited building on Enterprise Street in the Lake City Industrial Park. The plant was opened in 1970 and supplies milk and ice cream throughout the province.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-260
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Foremost Foods Limited building on Enterprise Street in the Lake City Industrial Park. The plant was opened in 1970 and supplies milk and ice cream throughout the province.
Names
Foremost Foods Limited
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
McCarron, John
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Enterprise Street
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Images
Less detail

Interview with Don Brown by Rod Fowler February 26, 1990 - Track 4

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1954-1963
Length
00:05:41
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Don Brown’s memories of what familiar places were like in 1954 and how they had changed when he returned to Burnaby in 1963, particularly mentioning Kingsway, Grandview, and the Lake City industrial park on Burnaby Mountain
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Don Brown’s memories of what familiar places were like in 1954 and how they had changed when he returned to Burnaby in 1963, particularly mentioning Kingsway, Grandview, and the Lake City industrial park on Burnaby Mountain
Date Range
1954-1963
Photo Info
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Don Brown, November 2, 1997. Item no. 535-0979
Length
00:05:41
Subjects
Buildings
Buildings - Commercial - Drive-In Theatres
Industries
Transportation - Automobiles
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Maywood Area
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
February 26, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Don Brown, conducted by Rod Fowler. Don Brown was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about Don Brown’s description of the changes in Burnaby’s built and natural landscapes and socioeconomic conditions, especially between 1947 and 1975, the strong impression made on him by those changes evident in the interview. He talks about his work and career as a police officer with the Burnaby Provincial Police and RCMP. The interview also details his involvement in Burnaby politics and volunteer community groups. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Donald Neil “Don” Brown was born in Birmingham, England May 4, 1919, and immigrated with his parents and siblings to Winnipeg in 1922. At the outbreak of WWII Don Brown left high school and enlisted in the 12th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, serving six years in the army. Before going overseas he married Helen Birch in 1939. In 1947 Don Brown joined the B.C. Provincial Police which was absorbed by the RCMP in 1950. He worked as a police officer in Burnaby from 1947 to 1954, and then was transferred to Ottawa (with a stop in Regina) for nine and a half years where he attended Carleton University to study forensics. In 1963 Don Brown was transferred back to Vancouver and bought and moved into a house on Watling Street in Burnaby where he still lived in 1990. Another transfer took him to Edmonton for five years, returning to Burnaby in 1975. Following retirement in 1980 with the rank of Supervisor and after 22 years in forensic laboratories, Don Brown started his own business as a private document examiner. Don Brown was active in Burnaby politics, serving as Alderman from 1979-1985. He was also involved in many community groups including the South Burnaby Men’s Club, which he helped found in 1952, as well as active in the Burnaby Historical Society, and served on the Burnaby School Board, Burnaby Centennial Committee, and the Community College for the Retired. Don and Helen Brown had six children: Donna, Don, Gina, Patricia, Christopher and Susan. Don Brown died May 16, 2009.
Total Tracks
14
Total Length
01:35:07
Interviewee Name
Brown, Donald N. "Don"
Interviewer Bio
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
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