Photographs of the single-family houses located at 7165-7177 17th Avenue and 7164-7176 18th Avenue - addresses that no longer exist - as well as a building being constructed. The current address of the properties is 7175 17th Avenue.
Photographs of the single-family houses located at 7165-7177 17th Avenue and 7164-7176 18th Avenue - addresses that no longer exist - as well as a building being constructed. The current address of the properties is 7175 17th Avenue.
Photographs of low-rise apartments and single-family homes along the 7300 block of Canaday Way, including a two-storey apartment complex at 7365 Canada Way.
Photographs of low-rise apartments and single-family homes along the 7300 block of Canaday Way, including a two-storey apartment complex at 7365 Canada Way.
Photograph of City of New Westminster councillor Jerry Dobrovolny standing in front of his home. The house is covered in lit-up Christmas lights, and a Christmas tree visible in the front window.
Photograph of City of New Westminster councillor Jerry Dobrovolny standing in front of his home. The house is covered in lit-up Christmas lights, and a Christmas tree visible in the front window.
This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of changes to house construction over the years. Ron discusses working in construction, designing his own house and changes to the process of obtaining building permits (including a situation involving direct wiring in his home).
This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of changes to house construction over the years. Ron discusses working in construction, designing his own house and changes to the process of obtaining building permits (including a situation involving direct wiring in his home).
Recording is an interview with Ron Smitherman conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 15, 2012. Major theme discussed: building construction and development in Burnaby.
Biographical Notes
Born in 1933 and raised in Vancouver, Ron Smitherman learned the construction trade from his father, upgrading his knowledge and skills as techniques and materials changed and improved. Ron built houses and commercial buildings in Burnaby and elsewhere during the nineteen-forties, fifties and sixties.
In 1969 Ron and his family settled in Burnaby where he shifted his business to real estate.
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Photographs of the exterior of a Liquidation World store and several houses along an unidentified residential street. The address 6850 Hastings Street no longer exists.
Photographs of the exterior of a Liquidation World store and several houses along an unidentified residential street. The address 6850 Hastings Street no longer exists.
Photographs of various residential and commercial properties located throughout Burnaby. Stores visible in the photographs include Cafe Classico at 4293 Hastings Street, Firestone at 6941 Hastings Street, Coast Automatic Transmissions at 4700 Imperial Street, and Bill's Tune Up at 6979 Hastings St…
Photographs of various residential and commercial properties located throughout Burnaby. Stores visible in the photographs include Cafe Classico at 4293 Hastings Street, Firestone at 6941 Hastings Street, Coast Automatic Transmissions at 4700 Imperial Street, and Bill's Tune Up at 6979 Hastings Street.
Photograph of "Burnaby" wallpaper being prepared for hanging in the parlour of the Love farmhouse. Photograph was taken during restoration. Paper is being folded on itself to cure before going up on the wall.
Photograph of "Burnaby" wallpaper being prepared for hanging in the parlour of the Love farmhouse. Photograph was taken during restoration. Paper is being folded on itself to cure before going up on the wall.
Photograph of the Cunningham house located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. Side view of house with porch and trellises. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.
Photograph of the Cunningham house located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. Side view of house with porch and trellises. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. View of the kitchen with furnishings including; refrigerator, dining nook and porcelain sink with draining rack. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham ho…
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. View of the kitchen with furnishings including; refrigerator, dining nook and porcelain sink with draining rack. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. View of the kitchen with porcelain sink and draining rack, door and window. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage buil…
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. View of the kitchen with porcelain sink and draining rack, door and window. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Steve Barrett is opening storage bins below a kitchen counter with cupboards above. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The …
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Steve Barrett is opening storage bins below a kitchen counter with cupboards above. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Steve Barrett is standing next to kitchen counter and cupboards with storage bins for flour and dry goods below. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by F…
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Steve Barrett is standing next to kitchen counter and cupboards with storage bins for flour and dry goods below. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. View of the kitchen counter and cupboards above. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. View of the kitchen counter and cupboards above. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. View of the refrigerator, cupboards and draining board. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. View of the refrigerator, cupboards and draining board. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Steve Barrett is standing next to a bank of kitchen cupboards. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was …
Photograph of interior of Cunningham house kitchen located at 3555 Douglas Road, Burnaby. Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Steve Barrett is standing next to a bank of kitchen cupboards. The house was built in 1923 on the property owned by Fred and Edna Cunningham. The Cunningham house was designated as a heritage building in 1996.