Photograph of two men standing next to a large tree stump. A note written on the back of the photograph reads: " Stump blasted out by William Tough, street sup't [sic] in 1921. It stood on the boulevard on the south side of Hastings Street a few feet East of Ingleton. At left Councillor G. L. La…
Photograph of two men standing next to a large tree stump. A note written on the back of the photograph reads: " Stump blasted out by William Tough, street sup't [sic] in 1921. It stood on the boulevard on the south side of Hastings Street a few feet East of Ingleton. At left Councillor G. L. Lawson. Right, Mr. Tough." Councillor Lawson served on council from 1919-1920 and again from 1922-1923.
Photograph of Lord Willingdon and Civic Officials standing on the steps of Burnaby Municipal Hall. A sign above the door reads, "Burnaby / Lord Willingdon."
Photograph of Lord Willingdon and Civic Officials standing on the steps of Burnaby Municipal Hall. A sign above the door reads, "Burnaby / Lord Willingdon."
Photograph of Reeve Alexander K. McLean. Alexander McLean served as the Reeve of Burnaby from 1921-1926 and again in 1928, and was a Council member in 1920.
Photograph of Reeve Alexander K. McLean. Alexander McLean served as the Reeve of Burnaby from 1921-1926 and again in 1928, and was a Council member in 1920.
Photograph of Peter Byrne standing on train tracks next to a train. He is wearing an overcoat and bowler hat and is holding a large jug in each of his hands. Peter Byrne was Reeve of Burnaby from 1906 to 1910. Earlier, he also served as a member of Council from 1894 to 1895 and from 1898 to 1906.
Photograph of Peter Byrne standing on train tracks next to a train. He is wearing an overcoat and bowler hat and is holding a large jug in each of his hands. Peter Byrne was Reeve of Burnaby from 1906 to 1910. Earlier, he also served as a member of Council from 1894 to 1895 and from 1898 to 1906.
1 photograph : sepia ; 15 x 10 cm (sight) in frame 19 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean. Alexander McLean served as the Reeve of Burnaby from 1921-1926 and again in 1928, and was a Council member in 1920.
1 photograph : sepia ; 15 x 10 cm (sight) in frame 19 x 11 cm
Material Details
Photograph is matted and framed, with text printed on matte board reading: "The Stride Studios / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.".
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean. Alexander McLean served as the Reeve of Burnaby from 1921-1926 and again in 1928, and was a Council member in 1920.
Photograph of Councillor Charles Rummel (1868-1929) who was elected to Burnaby Council for the District of Lozells (Ward 3) from 1920 to 1925. He also served as Chairman on the Finance Committee from 1921 to 1924.
Photograph of Councillor Charles Rummel (1868-1929) who was elected to Burnaby Council for the District of Lozells (Ward 3) from 1920 to 1925. He also served as Chairman on the Finance Committee from 1921 to 1924.
Photograph of the Burnaby Municipal Council and officials visit to Stave Falls in MIssion, BC. The Municipal Council and officials are wearing three piece suits, and are seated and standing in three rows outside on the grass. The side of a building (with lace curtains in its windows) is in the back…
Photograph of the Burnaby Municipal Council and officials visit to Stave Falls in MIssion, BC. The Municipal Council and officials are wearing three piece suits, and are seated and standing in three rows outside on the grass. The side of a building (with lace curtains in its windows) is in the background.
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "The ICE AGE and other observations before Burnaby", "The Coming of the Great Trees in Burnaby", "AND THEN MODERN CIVILIZATION STRUCK BURNABY" each written in March of 1962.
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "The ICE AGE and other observations before Burnaby", "The Coming of the Great Trees in Burnaby", "AND THEN MODERN CIVILIZATION STRUCK BURNABY" each written in March of 1962.
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions.
After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street.
On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area.
Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society.
Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP).
Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Track nine of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings
Track nine of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings
Photograph of the Allanson family clearing the land at 12 Warwick Avenue bought by Malcolm and Mabel Allanson. Left to right: William Allanson, Mabel Allanson, Malcolm Allanson, and Jessie Allanson. William and Jessie Allanson are the parents of Malcolm. Mabel and Malcolm Allanson are married.
Photograph of the Allanson family clearing the land at 12 Warwick Avenue bought by Malcolm and Mabel Allanson. Left to right: William Allanson, Mabel Allanson, Malcolm Allanson, and Jessie Allanson. William and Jessie Allanson are the parents of Malcolm. Mabel and Malcolm Allanson are married.
Photograph of Mrs. Annie Eshelby in front of a felled tree measuring six feet in diameter. She is sitting on a chair with a black and white cat lying across her lap. This photograph was taken at the lot on Fell Avenue and Dundas Street, North Burnaby, which was cleared for the Eshelby family home. …
Photograph of Mrs. Annie Eshelby in front of a felled tree measuring six feet in diameter. She is sitting on a chair with a black and white cat lying across her lap. This photograph was taken at the lot on Fell Avenue and Dundas Street, North Burnaby, which was cleared for the Eshelby family home. Annie Eshelby (nee Perrey) was married to Frank Eshelby. They settled in Burnaby after moving from England in 1922.
Photograph of members of the Brown-John family sitting and standing on the blasting stump. This stump was located near the corner of Gilmore Avenue and Napier Street.
Photograph of members of the Brown-John family sitting and standing on the blasting stump. This stump was located near the corner of Gilmore Avenue and Napier Street.
Photograph of twin sisters, Kay and Evelyn Rorison, cutting down a Christmas tree. Kay and Evelyn were the daughters of William and Alma Rorison of 3907 River Road (later becoming 4593 Marine Drive at Strathern Avenue).
Photograph of twin sisters, Kay and Evelyn Rorison, cutting down a Christmas tree. Kay and Evelyn were the daughters of William and Alma Rorison of 3907 River Road (later becoming 4593 Marine Drive at Strathern Avenue).
Photograph of Ernie Carpenter clearing a lot at 3336 Beresford Street (later renumbered 5268 Beresford Street) near Royal Oak Avenue. Mr. Carpenter built a house here, and then cultivated an English garden and prize-winning onions and flowers.
Photograph of Ernie Carpenter clearing a lot at 3336 Beresford Street (later renumbered 5268 Beresford Street) near Royal Oak Avenue. Mr. Carpenter built a house here, and then cultivated an English garden and prize-winning onions and flowers.
Photograph of George A. Grant and three children getting three Christmas trees from the bush between Marlborough Avenue and Royal Oak Road. The smallest child is sitting on a sled. There were five Grant children: William "Bill," George, Heriot "Harry," Millie, and Alastair.
Photograph of George A. Grant and three children getting three Christmas trees from the bush between Marlborough Avenue and Royal Oak Road. The smallest child is sitting on a sled. There were five Grant children: William "Bill," George, Heriot "Harry," Millie, and Alastair.
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 7.5 cm on page 23.5 x 17.5 cm
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Photograph taken looking down a tree-lined road, and is labelled "The Green Timbers". An automobile is parked along the side of the road. The Green Timbers was a famous roadway that went through Surrey and by the 1920s it was known as the only remaining stretch of virgin forest all the way from Ca…
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 7.5 cm on page 23.5 x 17.5 cm
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020-006
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No restrictions
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No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking down a tree-lined road, and is labelled "The Green Timbers". An automobile is parked along the side of the road. The Green Timbers was a famous roadway that went through Surrey and by the 1920s it was known as the only remaining stretch of virgin forest all the way from California to British Columbia. In more recent years, this area in Surrey has been declared an urban forest park.