Arrow Neon Sign
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Other Names
- Lost in the 50's Drive-in
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Associated Dates
- 1961
- Description
- Commercial building.
- Heritage Value
- 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.
- Locality
- Edmonds
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lakeview-Mayfield Area
- Builder
- Neonette Sign Company
- Community
- Burnaby
- Contributing Resource
- Structure
- Ownership
- Public (local)
- Subjects
- Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
- Street Address
- 7741 Edmonds Street
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
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postcard
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.41.9
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo; horizontal; restaurant interior; white border, black print at bottom "ASTOR HOTEL. 4561 KINGSWAY, BURNABY 1, B.C."; shows people seated at table in dining room, waiter in background has meat carved by man in white with chef's hat at stainless steel serving station; on reverse in black, "THE HAIDA GRILL" "The delightful setting and excellent cuisine..."; aboriginal animal logo; "POST CARD"; line up centre, "CORRESPONDENCE" at left, "ADDRESS" at right; outline of rectangle at upper right, "Stamp Here"; pencilled "$7" at left; lightly soiled; c. 1950s; unused
- Category
- 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Astor Hotel. 4561 Kingsway, Burnaby 1, B.C. / The Haida Grill / The delightful setting and excellent cuisine..
- Title
- Astor Hotel 4561 Kingsway, Burnaby 1, B.C.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Buildings
- Buildings - Commercial
- Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
- Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
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postcard
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.12.1
- Description
- Postcard: horizontal glossy colour postcard of Golden Dragon Resturant. Shows image of interior dining room with red and gold walls, laterns, tables with white table cloths. yellow chairs and a stripped black and white floor. On reservse in blue print: , "GOLDEN DRAGON" "3991 KINGSWAY" "BURNABY, B.C." "Phone: DExter 5100" "If you are not familiar with Chinese Foods let our Experts make suggestions and explain the traditions of eating that is famous throughout the world."; at bottom, "DINE and DANCE Every FRIDAY & SATURDAY"; line down centre; at right,"POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; at upper right, "STAMP"; unused; ca.1950s
- Object History
- Postcard from the Golden Dragon Resturant which served Chinese-Canadian food. Their grand opening was September 2, 1950. The community staple was known for its neon dragon sign that advertised “Chop Suey”. One side of the kitchen served Chinese foods, while another served Canadian dishes. Chinese cuisine such as rice would be served with chopsticks, while steaks, a more western dish, would be served with knife and fork. Advertisements from the resturant and meeting notices were found in local newspapers from 1950 to 1957. The establishment was not listed in the 1966 Great Vancouver Cross-Cross Directory.
- Category
- 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Made in Canada by Grant-Mann Lithographers LTD. "Color Card" Division, Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Measurements
- 14cm wide x 9cm high
- Subjects
- Souvenirs
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Garden Village Area
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postcard; advertisement
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.48.8
- Description
- Postcard, colour photo of single-storey building, brick and plaster, with projecting two-storey entrance, balcony over door, empty parking lot in foreground; red "SAMBO'S" on roof at left; blue sky with clouds; white border at top with black "SAMBO'S PANCAKE HOUSE"; scalloped edges; on reverse in blue up centre, "Pub. by Living Colour Advertising Agencies, 809 21st St., New West'r, B.C. - 526-6612; at bottom, maple leaf logo, "Made in Canada" "DEXTER COLOR, CANADA LTD." "CORNWALL, ONTARIO"; at left is preprinted handwritten message "Please surrender this card for 10% Discount on your next Visit to Sambo's 5550 Kingsway Burnaby Offer good until Sept 1st 1968 Your host Sambo's"; pencilled "READ" with arrow at top; pencilled "9-"; dotted outline of rectangle at upper right; glossy; unused
- Category
- 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Maker
- Living Colour Advertising Agencies
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Cornwall
- Title
- Sambo's Pancake House
- Publication Date
- 1968.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Commercial
- Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
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