Photograph of a vintage automobile as part of the Centennial celebration event "The Day We Joined - a Confederation Celebration 1871 - 1977" held at Empire Stadium, Vancouver.
Photograph of a vintage automobile as part of the Centennial celebration event "The Day We Joined - a Confederation Celebration 1871 - 1977" held at Empire Stadium, Vancouver.
Photograph of the motorcade of Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, at Central Park during his 1919 visit to Canada. There are automobiles driving under the arch and flags displayed on top of the arch.
Photograph of the motorcade of Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, at Central Park during his 1919 visit to Canada. There are automobiles driving under the arch and flags displayed on top of the arch.
Photograph of two unidentified women dressed in costumes and sitting in 1910 McLaughlin-Buick automobile outside of Elworth House.Two receptions were held at Heritage Village's Elworth House on August 5, 1971, one for the press and one for those associated with the construction and development of t…
Photograph of two unidentified women dressed in costumes and sitting in 1910 McLaughlin-Buick automobile outside of Elworth House.Two receptions were held at Heritage Village's Elworth House on August 5, 1971, one for the press and one for those associated with the construction and development of the village.
Photograph of dignitaries at opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) on November 19, 1971. Mrs. Alice Burritt, Mrs. Centennial of Canada, 1967 (dressed in traditional indigenous clothing) greets Governor-General Roland Michener (in black suit) with a kiss on the cheek. Members of t…
Photograph of dignitaries at opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) on November 19, 1971. Mrs. Alice Burritt, Mrs. Centennial of Canada, 1967 (dressed in traditional indigenous clothing) greets Governor-General Roland Michener (in black suit) with a kiss on the cheek. Members of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and guests are standing behind.
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener giving speech at opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971. A large plaque is on the wall behind him.
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener giving speech at opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971. A large plaque is on the wall behind him.
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener giving speech at opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971. A large plaque and centennial banners are hanging on the wall behind him.
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener giving speech at opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971. A large plaque and centennial banners are hanging on the wall behind him.
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener giving speech at opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971. A large plaque and centennial banners are hanging on the wall behind him.
Photograph of Governor General Roland Michener giving speech at opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum), November 19, 1971. A large plaque and centennial banners are hanging on the wall behind him.
Photograph of H.B. MacLean, authour of "The MacLean Method of Writing" assisting an unidentified boy with writing on a chalk board inside of the Heritage Village schoolhouse. H.B. MacLean was present as part of the opening of Heritage Village Museum on November 19, 1971.
Photograph of H.B. MacLean, authour of "The MacLean Method of Writing" assisting an unidentified boy with writing on a chalk board inside of the Heritage Village schoolhouse. H.B. MacLean was present as part of the opening of Heritage Village Museum on November 19, 1971.
Photograph of H.B. MacLean, authour of "The MacLean Method of Writing" teaching students inside of the Heritage Village schoolhouse. H.B. MacLean was present as part of the opening of Heritage Village Museum on November 19, 1971.
Photograph of H.B. MacLean, authour of "The MacLean Method of Writing" teaching students inside of the Heritage Village schoolhouse. H.B. MacLean was present as part of the opening of Heritage Village Museum on November 19, 1971.
Photograph of H.B. MacLean, authour of "The MacLean Method of Writing" teaching students inside of the Heritage Village schoolhouse. H.B. MacLean was present as part of the opening of Heritage Village Museum on November 19, 1971.
Photograph of H.B. MacLean, authour of "The MacLean Method of Writing" teaching students inside of the Heritage Village schoolhouse. H.B. MacLean was present as part of the opening of Heritage Village Museum on November 19, 1971.
File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992…
File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992; opening a new housing co-op on Bellwood Avenue; unveiling a plaque for Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles in Deer Lake Park; and cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Station Square Save-On-Foods and the aftermath of the roof collapse.
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-1: "Bill Copeland and former Burnaby fire chief Wayne Brassington are "arrested" at City Hall to raise money for the Cancer Society, in 1996."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-2: "Bill Copeland is presented with a "birthday cake" celebrating Burnaby's centennial, in 1992, by Rose Vaughan, 101."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-3: "Bill Copeland tries out the computer touch screen at the grand opening of the newly refurbished CW Parker Carousel, at Burnaby Village Museum in April, 1995."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-4: "Bill Copeland is presented with Burnaby's new city seal by former premier, Mike Harcourt, part of the city's centennial celebration, in 1992."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-6: "Mayor Bill and the late Rudy Spence toast Ellen Betts at a diner honoring her longtime volunteer service with the Burnaby Arts Council, in 1995."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-7: "Copeland is congratulated on his re-election as Mayor, in 1993."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-8: "Mayor Bill laces up to promote a fitness challenge at Burnaby City Hall, in 1994."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-9: "Mayor Bill helps work the phones to promote a Chamber of Commerce membership drive, in 1993."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-10: "Mayor Bill helps unveil a plaque honoring doctors Blythe and Violet Eagles, at Deer Lake Park, in 1994."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-11: "Mayor Bill opens a new housing co-op on Bellwood Ave., with help from Hedy Fry and former MLA, Barry Gray."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-12: "Mayor Bill Copeland briefs the media after the Save-On Foods collapse at Station Square."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-13: "Mayor Bill Copeland, Jim Pattison, and other local dignitaries, are all smiles at the official opening of the new Save-On Foods at Station Square. But shortly after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the new store's roof collapsed."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-15: "Mayor Bill tries out a vegetarian plate at the City Hall cafeteria, in 1996."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-16: "Bill Copeland celebrates his victory in a water pistol "showdown" against rival mayor, the late Len Trabouley, from Port Coquitlam, in 1992."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-17: "Even after he was confined to a wheelchair, following his illness, Bill Copeland continued to attend various city functions."
Photograph of Monsignor Brown dressed in Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee yellow jacket giving speech at opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum).
Photograph of Monsignor Brown dressed in Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee yellow jacket giving speech at opening of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum).
Photograph of cars, trucks, and other vehicles in line at a motor vehicle testing station on Wayburne Avenue. The photograph is taken from the shoulder of the road, facing southeast.
Photograph of cars, trucks, and other vehicles in line at a motor vehicle testing station on Wayburne Avenue. The photograph is taken from the shoulder of the road, facing southeast.
Photograph of Wanda Chow, Greg Knill, and David Weir, all Burnaby NewsLeader employees, posing outside of the Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain station with a car and a map before a morning commute.
Photograph of Wanda Chow, Greg Knill, and David Weir, all Burnaby NewsLeader employees, posing outside of the Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain station with a car and a map before a morning commute.
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "The NewsLeader's commuting team gets ready to face the challenges of morning rush hour. Wanda Chow plots her driving route on a map, editor Greg Knill reviews his notes for his bus route, and David Weir checks to see how long until the next Skytrain."
Item is a digitized silent black and white film segment identified as Reel 10. This film continues from item number 562-003-11, following the Digney family as they continue to travel through England. It interchanges with views of the seaside and the Henley airshow, followed by footage of the Chang…
Item is a digitized silent black and white film segment identified as Reel 10. This film continues from item number 562-003-11, following the Digney family as they continue to travel through England. It interchanges with views of the seaside and the Henley airshow, followed by footage of the Changing of the Guards, Liverpool, a storm on the Atlantic, an iceberg and the St. Lawrence seaway.
Photographs of the exterior of the commercial complex located at 7973 and 7993 Enterprise Street. Businesses visible in the photographs include: Universal, Philips, Canpar, Boss Cartage, and Hercules Forwarding Ltd.
Photographs of the exterior of the commercial complex located at 7973 and 7993 Enterprise Street. Businesses visible in the photographs include: Universal, Philips, Canpar, Boss Cartage, and Hercules Forwarding Ltd.
National Finance - Form -- [1927]. Retail Financing Agreement from National Finance, between Stellar Motors Limisted and S.W. Sievenpiper. Sievenpiper purchased a new Velie Sedan Automobile for $1750.20. The agreement outlines the installment schedule for payment. The form measures 21.5cm x 34cm.
Object History
Donor inherited object from the estate of his father, Dr. Stanley H. Sievenpiper.
This is a 1924 Ford Model T touring car with folding top and open sides. The body and upholstery is black. This vehicle has a battery and can be started with a key. It can be started by crank when necessary. It has electric head lights. This vehicle is in running order.
Because this is a Canadian made Ford, both front doors are fuctional.
Object History
The donor bought the vehicle from a friend who brought it to the Lower Mainland from the Kamloops area where it had been stored in a barn. It is believed to have belonged to a doctor in Kamloops.
"FORD Made in Canada" on radiator and on running boards.
"427603", this number serves as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
"C429688" stamped in the engine block. This is the engine serial number .