The Arrow Neon Sign was built in 1961 by the Neonette Sign Company of New Westminster when this property was opened as the Tomahawk Drive-in Restaurant. The restaurant was later known as Lindy's Burger and in 1990, the business was renamed Lost in the 50's Drive-in. It stands 20-foot tall and is composed of a large double-sided hollow steel panel serpentine arrow mounted on a pole supporting a lexan sign panel measuring approximately 8 feet wide by 4 feet tall. The sign was designed with three illuminated features: a round lamp at the top of the pole, a double-sided rectangular fluorescent sign panel box, and two double-sided rows of orange neon arrows that follow the large serpentine arrow.
The Arrow Neon Sign remains as a rare surviving example of neon sign art in the city and is the only historic neon sign in South Burnaby. The sign has gained prominence over the years as it has been associated with this small iconic drive-in which has also been utilized as a set for film production. Additionally, the drive-in has played a prominent role in the Edmonds community as a popular setting for recent "Show and Shine" participants to park their classic cars.
While the building here is of some importance as the former North Burnaby municipal office, its primary importance is its delightful neon sign that has become a North Burnaby landmark. Helen Arnold opened Helen’s Childrens Wear shop in the building next door to the old Municipal offices in 1948. In 1955, when North Burnaby moved out, she moved into the vacated building. As part of the renovations, Helen enlisted the assistance of her good friend Jimmy Wallace, owner of Vancouver’s Wallace Neon Company, to create a new sign for her expanded business. One of the company’s designers, Reeve Lehman, created the swinging neon girl that was installed in 1956. Designed in two parts, one section of the sign is cloud shaped and reads ‘Helen’s’ while the other section is a moving representation of a little girl on a swing. The sign is nine feet six inches high and nine feet wide, and the lower section is animated with an internal motor and gears. It immediately became a landmark on Hastings Street, and recently the sign’s design fame has spread far and wide as one of the best surviving examples of kinetic neon art in North America.
Photograph of sign for the "Heritage Village Official Opening Friday November 19th 11am". The sign is located on Canada Way and Deer Lake Avenue. Flags flying over the sign include; BC Centennial; British Columbia and Canada flags.
Photograph of sign for the "Heritage Village Official Opening Friday November 19th 11am". The sign is located on Canada Way and Deer Lake Avenue. Flags flying over the sign include; BC Centennial; British Columbia and Canada flags.
Photograph of sign for the "Heritage Village Official Opening Friday November 19th 11am". The sign is located on Canada Way and Deer Lake Avenue. Flags flying over the sign include; BC Centennial; British Columbia and Canada flags.
Photograph of sign for the "Heritage Village Official Opening Friday November 19th 11am". The sign is located on Canada Way and Deer Lake Avenue. Flags flying over the sign include; BC Centennial; British Columbia and Canada flags.
Photograph of a man standing beside a marquee at Burnaby North Secondary School that reads "Be Kind Be Calm Be Safe". The man is wearing a yellow baseball hat, respirator mask, and white latex gloves.
Photograph of a man standing beside a marquee at Burnaby North Secondary School that reads "Be Kind Be Calm Be Safe". The man is wearing a yellow baseball hat, respirator mask, and white latex gloves.
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a sign, describing independent school operation in BC, over the doors of the Independent School at Ingelton Avenue and Triumph Street.
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-364
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a sign, describing independent school operation in BC, over the doors of the Independent School at Ingelton Avenue and Triumph Street.
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Michelle Donders signs an anti-bullying pledge board at the Lougheed Mall. The board was part of a community awareness campaign to help stop bullying. Similar boards from around the area will eventually be displayed at Parliament Hill, in an effort to get federal politicians to declare a national anti-bullying day."
Film clip of a Canada Post vehicle parade doing a "Drive-By Tribute" to show their appreciation to frontline workers. A convoy of vehicles are honking horns as they drive down Kingsway in Burnaby. The parade of vehicles started by driving by Chartwell Carlton Care Residence and onto Burnaby General…
Film clip of a Canada Post vehicle parade doing a "Drive-By Tribute" to show their appreciation to frontline workers. A convoy of vehicles are honking horns as they drive down Kingsway in Burnaby. The parade of vehicles started by driving by Chartwell Carlton Care Residence and onto Burnaby General Hospital, Adanac Park Lodge, Taylor Manor and Fellburn Care Centre. A group of people are gathered on the sidewalk, ringing bells and holding red hearts.
The photograph shows an automobile decorated with rows of fringes. Behind the car is a banner sign for "OLYMPIA THEATRE". There are people gathered around the street for an unknown occasion. The area appears to be a park. There is a rooftop visible in the distance to the left of the photograph.
Faint circular stamp mark of "Vancouver Drug Co." on verso, and gummed paper on each corner.
The stamp reads, "Come to Vancouver's Golden Jubilee 1936/ 50 Years of Progress" outside its circular seal for "Vancouver Drug/ Co. Ltd./ Nu-Gloss/ PHOTO FINISH"
Scope and Content
The photograph shows an automobile decorated with rows of fringes. Behind the car is a banner sign for "OLYMPIA THEATRE". There are people gathered around the street for an unknown occasion. The area appears to be a park. There is a rooftop visible in the distance to the left of the photograph.
File contains photographs of two condominium buildings. One building has a sign that reads: "Final Sell Out," and towers are visible behind the complex in the other photograph.
File contains photographs of two condominium buildings. One building has a sign that reads: "Final Sell Out," and towers are visible behind the complex in the other photograph.
Photograph of the intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Rumble Street. Cars and pedestrians are crossing the intersection, and the signs for businesses TD Bank, Standard Oil/Chevron gas station, Gulf gas station, and Baxter's Market are visible. The photograph is taken from a corner of the intersect…
Photograph of the intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Rumble Street. Cars and pedestrians are crossing the intersection, and the signs for businesses TD Bank, Standard Oil/Chevron gas station, Gulf gas station, and Baxter's Market are visible. The photograph is taken from a corner of the intersection, facing southeast.
Photograph of the intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Rumble Street. Cars and pedestrians are crossing the intersection, and the signs for businesses Grace United Pharmacy, Standard Oil/Chevron gas station, Gulf gas station, and Royal Meats are visible. The photograph is taken from the Gulf gas st…
Photograph of the intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Rumble Street. Cars and pedestrians are crossing the intersection, and the signs for businesses Grace United Pharmacy, Standard Oil/Chevron gas station, Gulf gas station, and Royal Meats are visible. The photograph is taken from the Gulf gas station parking lot, facing northwest.
Photograph of Hotel Burnaby at 1385 Kingsway (later renumbered 7610 Kingsway). An electric "Hotel Burnaby / Vacancy / Parking" sign can be seen on the right. A diner can be seen on the left side of the building with signs reading, "Dining Room," "Diner," "Soda Fountain," "Breakfasts, Lunches, Din…
Photograph of Hotel Burnaby at 1385 Kingsway (later renumbered 7610 Kingsway). An electric "Hotel Burnaby / Vacancy / Parking" sign can be seen on the right. A diner can be seen on the left side of the building with signs reading, "Dining Room," "Diner," "Soda Fountain," "Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners," "Coffee Bar," and "Licensed Premises." Coca-Cola advertisements are also visible. There are entrances to the building with signs above them readings, "Lobby," "Men," and "Ladies and Escorts."
Photograph of Kask's Filling Station, Kask's Camp, Barnet Road. It was located next to Kask's General Store to serve residents of the 30 to 35 rental cabins, plus the Kask home. The Kasks also operated a steam bath.
Photograph of Kask's Filling Station, Kask's Camp, Barnet Road. It was located next to Kask's General Store to serve residents of the 30 to 35 rental cabins, plus the Kask home. The Kasks also operated a steam bath.
Photograph of a sign, which reads "Professionally Managed by Martello," on the lawn of an apartment building located at 6615 Telford Avenue. The building was constructed in 1964. Other residential towers, a construction crane, and cars parked along Telford Avenue are visible in the background.
Photograph of a sign, which reads "Professionally Managed by Martello," on the lawn of an apartment building located at 6615 Telford Avenue. The building was constructed in 1964. Other residential towers, a construction crane, and cars parked along Telford Avenue are visible in the background.
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows large billboards above Mid-City Meats, Burnaby Christian Supply and Tommy's Produce, located on Kingsway near Cassie Avenue. Burnaby Christian Supply was a music store prior to 1963 and Mid-City Meats was a drug store in the 1920s.
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-209
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows large billboards above Mid-City Meats, Burnaby Christian Supply and Tommy's Produce, located on Kingsway near Cassie Avenue. Burnaby Christian Supply was a music store prior to 1963 and Mid-City Meats was a drug store in the 1920s.
Photograph of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre, located at Kingsway and Willingdon. The photograph is taken from across the road, facing northwest, and focuses on the shopping centre sign. The other stores' signs, including Shoppers Drug Mart and Autoplan, and a high-rise apartment building are visi…
Photograph of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre, located at Kingsway and Willingdon. The photograph is taken from across the road, facing northwest, and focuses on the shopping centre sign. The other stores' signs, including Shoppers Drug Mart and Autoplan, and a high-rise apartment building are visible in the background.
Photograph of Royal Oak Plaza's parking lot and sign, located at Royal Oak and Rumble Street. The photograph is taken facing north. A Safeway is visible in the background.
Photograph of Royal Oak Plaza's parking lot and sign, located at Royal Oak and Rumble Street. The photograph is taken facing north. A Safeway is visible in the background.