The Burnaby Village Museum is a ten-acre heritage site located adjacent to Deer Lake. The site was originally created as a B.C. Centennial Project in 1971. The official sod turning for was April 11, 1971 by the then Governor General of Canada Roland Mitchener. The Village was initially managed by the Century Park Museum Association, a volunteer society of Burnaby citizens. Over the years many heritage building which could not be maintained in their original locations have been moved to the museum. Today half of the buildings in the village are heritage structures and the remainder are reproductions. In 1990 the City of Burnaby assumed direct management of the Village, and the museum became part of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. Visitors can enjoy the shops on Hill Street, ride the Parker 119 Carousel, and climb aboard the Interurban 1223 tram.
The Douglas-Gilpin Neighbourhood developed into a diverse area incorporating residential, business, educational and park districts in the period after 1955. The BCIT site was built in the early 1960s, shortly after the Burnaby Municipal Hall was located on Canada Way near Deer Lake in 1956. The construction of the Municipal Hall at this location fostered the creation of an administrative and business centre adjacent to the park, while the northern and central areas of the neighbourhood retained their primarily residential character.
Film of Julie Lee discussing her family farm in the Big Bend area of Burnaby during a presentation as part of the "Chinese Canadian Stories" Lecture. This lecture was part of the Burnaby Neighbourhood History Series on October 4, 2017 at the Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library. Julie Lee…
Film of Julie Lee discussing her family farm in the Big Bend area of Burnaby during a presentation as part of the "Chinese Canadian Stories" Lecture. This lecture was part of the Burnaby Neighbourhood History Series on October 4, 2017 at the Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library. Julie Lee discusses what life was like growing up on her family farm in the Douglas-Gilpin area, at the corner of Still Creek and Douglas Road in Burnaby.
History
Julie Lee is the daughter of Suey Ying Jung (Laura) and Puy Yuen Chan. The couple were married at Fraser Mills in October, 1942. The family owned a farm on Douglas Road near Still Creek in the early 1900s. Their farm was located in front of the Douglas Road interurban tram station.
Lee, discussing family farm in the Douglas-Gilpinarea, at the corner
of Still Creek and Douglas Road in Burnaby.
Available online at HeritageBurnaby.ca
Ken Yip, discussing family farm in the Big Bend area, on Byrne Road in Burnaby.
Available online at HeritageBurnaby.ca
100 Years of Gilmore School
Photograph of Education Minister Pat McGreer delivering the first message with the Anik-B educational television system which connected fourteen classrooms around the province and in the Northwest Territories to the originating studio at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Photograph of Education Minister Pat McGreer delivering the first message with the Anik-B educational television system which connected fourteen classrooms around the province and in the Northwest Territories to the originating studio at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "ON THE AIR ... The Anik-B educational television system went on the air live Monday as Education Minister Pat McGreer delivered the first message. The system connects some 14 classrooms around the province and in the Northwest Territories to the originating studio at BCIT. The lessons are beamed via sattelite [sic] to the classrooms, most of which have the capacity to talk back to the instructor during the lesson."
Note on recto of photograph reads: "CAMERA IS AT TOP ON PHOTO."
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby planner A.L. Parr works beside model of proposed North Burnaby comprehensive development."
Photograph of Heritage Village director, Richard Lott standing next to an unidentified woman and an antique vehicle on the site of Heritage Village. Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative Project. Heritage Village opened on November 19, 1971.
Photograph of Heritage Village director, Richard Lott standing next to an unidentified woman and an antique vehicle on the site of Heritage Village. Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative Project. Heritage Village opened on November 19, 1971.
Photograph of the front exterior of the Burnaby Art Gallery (Ceperley/Fairacres) and Century Gardens. The photograph is taken from a garden path, facing northwest.
Photograph of the front exterior of the Burnaby Art Gallery (Ceperley/Fairacres) and Century Gardens. The photograph is taken from a garden path, facing northwest.
Photograph of the rear exterior of the Burnaby Art Gallery (Ceperley/Fairacres). The photograph is taken from a parking lot, facing east, and shows the entrance to the Art Gallery.
Photograph of the rear exterior of the Burnaby Art Gallery (Ceperley/Fairacres). The photograph is taken from a parking lot, facing east, and shows the entrance to the Art Gallery.
Photograph of audience attending a concert of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) military band performing at Burnaby Central Secondary School. The concert was part of the Burnaby Centennial events held to celebrate British Columbia's centennial.
Photograph of audience attending a concert of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) military band performing at Burnaby Central Secondary School. The concert was part of the Burnaby Centennial events held to celebrate British Columbia's centennial.
Photograph of an audience seated inside of Council Chambers at Burnaby Municipal Hall. Heritage Village Museum director Richard Lott is seated second from the right.
Photograph of an audience seated inside of Council Chambers at Burnaby Municipal Hall. Heritage Village Museum director Richard Lott is seated second from the right.
Photograph of a highschool band performing at Burnaby Municipal Hall for the royal visit on May 7, 1971. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip made an official visit to Burnaby as part of their Centennial tour.
Photograph of a highschool band performing at Burnaby Municipal Hall for the royal visit on May 7, 1971. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip made an official visit to Burnaby as part of their Centennial tour.
Photograph of a highschool band performing at Burnaby Municipal Hall for the royal visit on May 7, 1971. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip made an official visit to Burnaby as part of their Centennial tour.
Photograph of a highschool band performing at Burnaby Municipal Hall for the royal visit on May 7, 1971. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip made an official visit to Burnaby as part of their Centennial tour.
Photograph of a highschool band performing at Burnaby Municipal Hall for the royal visit on May 7, 1971. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip made an official visit to Burnaby as part of their Centennial tour.
Photograph of a highschool band performing at Burnaby Municipal Hall for the royal visit on May 7, 1971. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip made an official visit to Burnaby as part of their Centennial tour.
Photograph of the exterior of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). The photograph is taken facing east on the 3600 block of Willingdon Avenue.
Photograph of the exterior of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). The photograph is taken facing east on the 3600 block of Willingdon Avenue.
Photograph of the exterior of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). The photograph is taken facing east on the 3600 block of Willingdon Avenue.
Photograph of the exterior of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). The photograph is taken facing east on the 3600 block of Willingdon Avenue.
Photograph of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) campus, including main buildings and portables. The photograph is taken from a hgh point, facing northeast, on the 3600 block of Willingdon Avenue. The residential neighbourhood and mountains are visible in the background.
Photograph of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) campus, including main buildings and portables. The photograph is taken from a hgh point, facing northeast, on the 3600 block of Willingdon Avenue. The residential neighbourhood and mountains are visible in the background.