1 photograph : b&w ; 4.8 x 3.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people standing with a Model T Ford in front of 277 17th Avenue (later renumbered 8059 17th Avenue). Left to right: Mrs. Brunette, Mrs. W. Pointer, Ethel Derrick, Rev. and Mrs. W.J.Beamish, and Alma Beamish.
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.8 x 3.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
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Record No.
370-268
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people standing with a Model T Ford in front of 277 17th Avenue (later renumbered 8059 17th Avenue). Left to right: Mrs. Brunette, Mrs. W. Pointer, Ethel Derrick, Rev. and Mrs. W.J.Beamish, and Alma Beamish.
Photograph of East Burnaby Methodist Church, dedicated in June, 1910, and located at the corner of Douglas Road (later Canada Way) and 12th Avenue. It was raised during the time Rev. William Beamish was minister, 1924-1930, and also became part of the United Church of Canada. On the left, the man…
Photograph of East Burnaby Methodist Church, dedicated in June, 1910, and located at the corner of Douglas Road (later Canada Way) and 12th Avenue. It was raised during the time Rev. William Beamish was minister, 1924-1930, and also became part of the United Church of Canada. On the left, the manse can be seen on the same lot. The church was torn down in 1956 and a new one built on another property.
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of first coming to Burnaby. He discusses his school years, his father's work and his own employment, including the two years he worked for his uncle at the Orangeville Sun in Ontario.
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of first coming to Burnaby. He discusses his school years, his father's work and his own employment, including the two years he worked for his uncle at the Orangeville Sun in Ontario.
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Jim Wolf on March 4, 1987 in New Westminster. Major themes include New Westminster businesses and his grandfather's newspaper.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930.
While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school.
John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter.
When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
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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Audio Tracks
Track one of interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf
Track one of interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of (left to right) Mrs. and Rev. W.J. Beamish, and Ron Beamish standing on the street in front of 277 17th Avenue (later renumbered 8059 17th Avenue).
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-269
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of (left to right) Mrs. and Rev. W.J. Beamish, and Ron Beamish standing on the street in front of 277 17th Avenue (later renumbered 8059 17th Avenue).
Photograph of the Pollard family's first car, a 1920-1922 Chevrolet Four-ninety Touring Car (so named because of selling price of $490.00). Agnes Pollard is sitting on the passenger side at the front and her May is sitting in the back. This photograph was likely taken near the family home at 17th A…
Photograph of the Pollard family's first car, a 1920-1922 Chevrolet Four-ninety Touring Car (so named because of selling price of $490.00). Agnes Pollard is sitting on the passenger side at the front and her May is sitting in the back. This photograph was likely taken near the family home at 17th Avenue and 4th Street.
Photograph of the Warne family home, 830 17th Avenue (later renumbered 7670 17th Avenue), East Burnaby. Frances and Syd Warne (her first husband) moved into this house in 1929 soon after their marriage. A man is walking up the porch steps.
Photograph of the Warne family home, 830 17th Avenue (later renumbered 7670 17th Avenue), East Burnaby. Frances and Syd Warne (her first husband) moved into this house in 1929 soon after their marriage. A man is walking up the porch steps.