Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee seated at a large table. Members identified from left to right include: Councillor Warren Clark, Gordon Skene, Mayor Robert Prittie, John Shaw (Municipal Clerk).
Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee seated at a large table. Members identified from left to right include: Councillor Warren Clark, Gordon Skene, Mayor Robert Prittie, John Shaw (Municipal Clerk).
Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee gathered around a large table. Centennial Coordinator Mary Trainer is standing beside committee chair James Barrington (seated).
Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee gathered around a large table. Centennial Coordinator Mary Trainer is standing beside committee chair James Barrington (seated).
Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee seated at a large table. Members identified include; Gordon Skene, Councillor Warren Clark and Rose Bancroft.
Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee seated at a large table. Members identified include; Gordon Skene, Councillor Warren Clark and Rose Bancroft.
Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and others seated at a long table inside of a meeting room. Committee members are dressed in yellow jackets. Vice chair, Rose Bancroft is standing and Committee Coordinator Mary Trainer is seated on the left side of the table.
Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and others seated at a long table inside of a meeting room. Committee members are dressed in yellow jackets. Vice chair, Rose Bancroft is standing and Committee Coordinator Mary Trainer is seated on the left side of the table.
57 architectural drawings + approx. 45 cm of textual records + 94 photographs + 1 video recording (mp4) + 1 film reel
Scope and Content
Collection consists of records documenting the planning and development of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee's commemorative project, Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) prior to it's opening in November 1971. These records were created and/or accumulated by various members of the Burnaby…
57 architectural drawings + approx. 45 cm of textual records + 94 photographs + 1 video recording (mp4) + 1 film reel
Scope and Content
Collection consists of records documenting the planning and development of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee's commemorative project, Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) prior to it's opening in November 1971. These records were created and/or accumulated by various members of the Burnaby ’71 Centennial Committee sub-committee, Heritage Village staff and the Century Park Museum Association.
History
The Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee was formed in accordance with the British Columbia Centennial '71 Act and was directed by the Provincial Centennial '71 Committee. In April 1970, a representative group of Burnaby citizens were appointed to the committee. Members of the committee included: Ex-Officio Mayor Robert W. Prittie; Chairman, James A. Barrrington; Vice Chairman, Gordon H. Skene; Secretary-Treasurer, Charles B. Brown; Alderman, John D. Drummond; Mrs. Joan Johnston; Mrs. Martin Dunsmuir; Miss Rose Bancroft; Msgr. J.E. Brown; Messrs. Elmer Buckingham; A.B. "Sandy" Stewart; Vic Stusiak; Fraser Wilson; Don Copan and Richard Smith.
The purpose of the committee was to ensure that all Burnaby citizens as individuals, family groups or members of community organizations had an opportunity to participate and contribute to celebrations marking the 100th Anniversary of the entry of British Columbia into Confederation and further to make written suggestions of a permanent Centennial project of lasting value and significance to the community. Programs and special events sponsored by the committee included; Flag raising ceremony on January 1, 1971, New Year's Day Ceremony, parades, plays (including "Barkerville '71"), musical events, Burnaby pioneer award presentations, a horse show, lacrosse jamboree, minor baseball, volleyball, tennis, football, soccer, judo and field hockey tournaments, a swim meet, an antique car rally, Easter egg hunt, Rocketry meet, Boy Scouts outdoor action show, Girl Guides "camporee", Midsummer Festival at Burnaby Arts Centre, Rhododendrun Festival at Century Gardens, Variety show, Centennial Ball, Burnaby Rhodendrun Flower show, a Miss Burnaby Pageant, Sports Day, Burnaby Amateur Radio Club party, Centennial '71 Caravan, Centennial High School Art Contest, Sod Turning Ceremony at Heritage park Museum and opening of Heritage Village Museum in November.
A sub-committee of the Centennial Committee was responsible for the development of a City of Burnaby permanent commemorative project which became Heritage Village. Sandy Stewart was the sub-committee chair who worked with Richie Smith and Vic Stusiak to develop the concept for an open- air museum reflective of a tram stop community. Architect Rudy Kovacs was hired to come up with a design for the project.
Official sod-turning of Heritage Village took place on April 11, 1971. Mayor Bob Prittie officially turned the sod in front of the Elworth house before a crowd of 500. In the spring of 1971, a Heritage Village Director and Curator were hired to oversee the development of the project and acquire artifacts. Salaries were paid through the Parks Commission. The sub-committee continued to assist in overseeing the project to completion. Vic Stusiak set up an administrative structure to govern the new museum. The building of the museum was contracted by Ballarin Bros. Construction at a cost of $121,000 and work began in mid July. Trevi Construction Co. was contracted to do the finished carpentry on the project.
The Century Park Museum Association was formed to govern Heritage Village with directors elected on October 26, 1971. Heritage Village officially opened on November 19, 1971 with Mayor Bob Prittie and Governor General Roland Michener in attendance.
On January 27, 1972 the committee turned over the Heritage Village Project to the Corporation of the District of Burnaby. After this, the committee was dissolved and all remaining funds were transferred to the Century Park Museum Association which took over the governance of Heritage Village, later known as Burnaby Village Museum.
Records were accumulated and donated by various donors over time. They were arranged and described by subject and format as discrete items originating from this committee.
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Some records within this collection have restricted access - contact Burnaby Village Museum for further information
File consists of documents created by the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and includes; a copy of the Proclamation signed by Mayor Bob Pritte; a one page "Programme for "Fourth Annual Track Meet- North Burnaby Elmentary Schools" taking place at Confederation Park; a two page agenda "Pioneer Medall…
File consists of documents created by the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and includes; a copy of the Proclamation signed by Mayor Bob Pritte; a one page "Programme for "Fourth Annual Track Meet- North Burnaby Elmentary Schools" taking place at Confederation Park; a two page agenda "Pioneer Medallion Presentation, Sunday May 9, 1971"; one page flyer "Burnaby's Centennial '71 Project" and stationery with the "Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee" letterhead.
Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee gathered together on the grounds of Heritage Village at the official opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971.
Photograph of members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee gathered together on the grounds of Heritage Village at the official opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971.
Photograph of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee members and guests dancing at a party. Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee chair James A. Barrington is visible on the right and member Vic Stusiak is standing in centre.
Photograph of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee members and guests dancing at a party. Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee chair James A. Barrington is visible on the right and member Vic Stusiak is standing in centre.
Photograph of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee members and guests at a dinner reception for Heritage Village. Burnaby Centennial '71 Sub-committee chair Sandy Stewart is dressed in a gold coloured jacket and seated to the far left.
Photograph of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee members and guests at a dinner reception for Heritage Village. Burnaby Centennial '71 Sub-committee chair Sandy Stewart is dressed in a gold coloured jacket and seated to the far left.
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee members, guests and officials at a reception inside of City Hall. Burnaby Centennial '71 Sub-Committee chair Sandy Stewart is standing next to committee coordinator Mary Trainer (right corner of photo) and Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee chair James A. Barrington i…
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee members, guests and officials at a reception inside of City Hall. Burnaby Centennial '71 Sub-Committee chair Sandy Stewart is standing next to committee coordinator Mary Trainer (right corner of photo) and Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee chair James A. Barrington is standing behind them (wearing glasses).
Photograph of members of Burnaby Centennial '71 committee (dressed in yellow jackets), officials and volunteers around a long table. chair James A. Barrington is standing behind committee members Mary Trainer (dressed in yellow jacket and wearing glasses) and Rose Bancroft. Alderman Vic Stusiak is …
Photograph of members of Burnaby Centennial '71 committee (dressed in yellow jackets), officials and volunteers around a long table. chair James A. Barrington is standing behind committee members Mary Trainer (dressed in yellow jacket and wearing glasses) and Rose Bancroft. Alderman Vic Stusiak is seated to the right of Rose Bancroft.
Photograph of members of Burnaby Centennial '71 committee, officials and volunteers seated at a long table. Alderman Warren Clark is wearing a yellow jacket and seated at the head of the table.
Photograph of members of Burnaby Centennial '71 committee, officials and volunteers seated at a long table. Alderman Warren Clark is wearing a yellow jacket and seated at the head of the table.