Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar hosted by Burnaby Village Museum Community Engagement Coordinator Christina Froschauer. The webinar is titled "Ups and Downs of Conserving the C.W. Parker Carousel". The webinar is the fifth in a series of six webinars presented in partnersh…
Presenters: Museum Conservator Elizabeth Czerwinski; Carousel Operator and Display Technician and Grounds Attendant Michael DesMazes; Artist and Burnaby Village Museum Exhibit Preparator Carly Bouwman
Videographer: Peter Rogier
Editor of video content footage: Peter Rogier
Date of Presentation: Tuesday, September 27, 2022. 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Number of tracks: 1
Total Length of all tracks: 100 min., 27 sec.
Recording Device: Zoom video communication platform
Original recording of 91 min., 5 sec.was edited to 92 min., 52 sec. for viewing on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar hosted by Burnaby Village Museum Community Engagement Coordinator Christina Froschauer. The webinar is titled "Ups and Downs of Conserving the C.W. Parker Carousel". The webinar is the fifth in a series of six webinars presented in partnership by Burnaby Village Museum and Burnaby Public Library. The live webinar was also made available on the Burnaby Village Museum's facebook page. Community members were invited to participate by bringing questions during the interactive online sessions.
With thousands of people riding the Carousel every year, it is a wonder this 110-year-old fairground favourite keeps on turning. In the off-season, many dedicated hours go into the careful repair and maintenance of the Carousel. From cogs and gears to paints and jewels, this session covers the ups and downs of Carousel conservation.
The first speaker is BVM conservator “Liz” Czerwinski. Liz’s presentation is titled “119 Parker Carousel at the Burnaby Village Museum”. Liz speaks about her role and responsibility at BVM as the conservator and her many responsibilities including the carousel. Liz provides an overview of how BVM preserves the carousel as a museum artifact and how it needs to meet current safety standards as a mechanical amusement ride. Liz provides historical background regarding the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel and the establishment of the Lower Mainland Association of the Friends of the Vancouver Carousel “The Friends of the Carousel” to save the carousel in the 1990s and the installation of the carousel at Burnaby Village Museum. She describes the intense maintenance and mechanics of the carousel to keep it in operation and the preservation and ongoing conservation of the hand carved and painted horses and wooden carousel flooring.
The second speaker is Carly Bouwman. Carly works in the area of artistic conservation as an exhibit preparator at Burnaby Village Museum and works with the Conservation Department team to restore the carousel bi annually. Carly’s talk is supported with a slide show detailing the process and many aspects of conservation work that is done on the hand carved and painted carousel horses. Conservation painting techniques are based on a manual created by volunteer Dorothy Seton Clarke.
The third speaker is Michael DesMazes. Michael supports his talk with film footage documenting the mechanics and maintenance of the C.W. Parker no. 119 Carousel. Michael provides a commentary explaining some of the regular weekly, monthly and yearly mechanical maintenance and inspection that is done to the maintain the carousel. Film footage provides a detailed view of the working components of the carousel.
Following the presentations Elizabeth Czerwinski, Michael DeMazes and Carly Bouwman answer questions from the attendees and comment further on the information. Some of the subjects covered include: significance of design details on the carousel horses, how the Wurtlitzer band organ works, painting and stripping techniques, running speed of the carousel, favourite carousel horses, significance of the rotational direction of the carousel, publication “A Carousel is Magic: the Saving of Parker #119 by the Friends of the Carousel ", accessibility design components on the carousel, safety specifications and guidelines, naming of the carousel horses and what the future holds for the next 50 years of operation of the carousel.
History
Christina Froschauer has worked in various museums and art galleries across Canada over the past two decades and since January 2021, has worked as the Museum Community Engagement Coordinator at the Burnaby Village Museum. Her educational background includes a Masters in Art History and two Bachelor of Arts – one in Visual Arts and the other in Archaeology. Her research focus has been centered around artists whose work challenges and Indigenizes the Western Canons of Art History. In addition to her work at the museum, Christina is a sessional professor of Canadian Studies at Langara College.
Elizabeth "Liz" Czerwinski is the Conservator for the Burnaby Village Museum. She has a Master of Art Conservation from Queens University, internship experience in the conservation of paintings and archaeological collections, and has been engaged with the smallest (hat pins) and largest (tram and carousel) preservation activities at the museum since 1992.
Carly Bouwman is a freelance visual artist and designer, living in Southwestern British Columbia. Her professional projects include digital illustrations and graphics, residential interior design contracts, and 2-D and 3-D custom designed and fabricated works of art for private and public display. She also holds a position at the Burnaby Village Museum as an exhibit preparator and works with the conservation department to restore the carousel bi-annually.
Michael DesMazes was born and raised in Abbotsford. Michael’s childhood home is a heritage landmark now called the Trethewey House Museum. His Mother was the past President of the Abbotsford Heritage society and Michael himself first volunteered for the Abbotsford Museum when he was 14. Michael has also worked at the Langley Centennial Museum and for three years headed up the Fraser Valley Military Museum and Archives, a by-product of his Museum studies at SFU in 1987. That same year Michael first joined the Burnaby Village as the Blacksmith for the museums first school programs. By 1990 Michael had become a relief interpreter covering every zone in the Village and was one of the researchers for Burnaby’s 100th anniversary project. Michael is the Official RCAF Historian for Boundary Bay and Abbotsford airports and has established and maintained Facebook pages on both for the last five years. He is a long-time member of the Organization of Military Museums of Canada (OMMC). Leaving the Burnaby Village Museum in January 1990, Michael enrolled in the Canadian Forces Primary reserves as a Medical Assistant with the 12th Vancouver Medical Company. It was during this time that Michael was also contracted to research and assembly a historical collection for Nabob’s 100th anniversary. In 1996 after leaving the Reserves, Michael returned to the Burnaby Village Museum as a new carousel operator. Today, 26 years later, Michael is still at the carousel as the senior operator responsible for general maintenance, minor repairs and training of new operators.
Film compilation of the official opening and dedication of Parker Carousel no. 119 carousel at the Burnaby Village Museum, Don Wrigley Pavilion on March 27, 1993. Edited film footage of the ceremony is compiled with footage of the descendants of the carousel’s first owner, Fred K. Leggett during th…
Film compilation of the official opening and dedication of Parker Carousel no. 119 carousel at the Burnaby Village Museum, Don Wrigley Pavilion on March 27, 1993. Edited film footage of the ceremony is compiled with footage of the descendants of the carousel’s first owner, Fred K. Leggett during their visit to Vancouver to attend the opening of the newly restored carousel. They are shown being interviewed, sightseeing, and being presented with a copy of the film “The Story of Parker no. 119”. BCTV news coverage of the opening ceremony is included along with clips of volunteers restoring and working on the carousel. Film locations include Burnaby, the Burnaby Village Museum and Vancouver. The film was dedicated to the hundreds of volunteers of the Friends of the Carousel.
Photograph of Keith Jamieson stripping paint from one of the C.W. Parker carouselhorses during restoration. A jug of paint stripping product is visible in the photograph.
Handwritten text in black marker on front of photograph reads: "313".
Printed label in scrapbook beneath photograph read: "3M - Safest Stripper".
Scope and Content
Photograph of Keith Jamieson stripping paint from one of the C.W. Parker carouselhorses during restoration. A jug of paint stripping product is visible in the photograph.
Scrapbooks were arranged by Keith and Pat Jamieson before donation.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum
Photograph of the C.W. Parker carouselcentre pole and ring gear at the warehouse where restoration took place. The pole is lying horizontally, with the ring gear resting on a wheeled dolly. Keith Jamieson is standing behind the gear. There are two other unidentified men in the photograph. One is wo…
Photograph of the C.W. Parker carouselcentre pole and ring gear at the warehouse where restoration took place. The pole is lying horizontally, with the ring gear resting on a wheeled dolly. Keith Jamieson is standing behind the gear. There are two other unidentified men in the photograph. One is working on the ring gear and one is standing in the background.
Scrapbooks were arranged by Keith and Pat Jamieson before donation.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum
1 album (4 photographs + textual records + ephemera)
Scope and Content
Item consists of one of three scrapbooks titled, "Parker Carousel Volume 1- Saving and Restoring the C.W. Parker Carousel no. 119". The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, newsletters and original photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as we…
1 album (4 photographs + textual records + ephemera)
Scope and Content
Item consists of one of three scrapbooks titled, "Parker Carousel Volume 1- Saving and Restoring the C.W. Parker Carousel no. 119". The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, newsletters and original photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as the restoration and installation of the C.W. Parker carouselno. 119. The carousel was rescued from the PNE and re-installed at the Burnaby Village Museum.
1 album (169 photographs + textual records + ephemera)
Scope and Content
Item consists of one of three scrapbooks and is titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc". The scrapbook includes a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restor…
1 album (169 photographs + textual records + ephemera)
Scope and Content
Item consists of one of three scrapbooks and is titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc". The scrapbook includes a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the carousel prior to it's opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Printed label in scrapbook beneath photograph read: "ORIENTATION / DAY / JAN., 1991".
Scope and Content
Group of eleven people standing and one crouching in brick building with curved machinery parts on the floor.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum
Shannon: white horse with black tail and mane before restoration. Horse has pink saddle and faces to the right. Bridle is yellow with red stripe.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Stacks of three different types of decorative panels for the carousel. Seven white rectangular; twelve silver square; and about twenty-four off-white panels.
Stacks of three different types of decorative panels for the carousel. Seven white rectangular; twelve silver square; and about twenty-four off-white panels.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Man stripping paint from parts of carousel horse. Line of about twelve carousel horses in background.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Single carousel horse stripped of paint and jewels. View shows frontquarters and body.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Printed label in scrapbook above photograph read: "ONE BY ONE / THEY'LL GET DONE.".
Scope and Content
Body part, on left, and head part, on right, of carousel horse stripped of paint, on workbench.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Carousel horse body, stripped and dismantled, on workbench. Body is in two parts and shown from the front. Body with forelegs is on the left, with top or saddle part on the right.
Carousel horse body, stripped and dismantled, on workbench. Body is in two parts and shown from the front. Body with forelegs is on the left, with top or saddle part on the right.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Carousel horse body and head, stripped and dismantled, on workbench. Body is clamped and shown from the rear, on the left. Head is to the right.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Photograph of primed white carousel horse head of horse named Lillie Belle at mid-restoration. Two people are holding the partially completed wood replacement for the missing top mane part.
Photograph of primed white carousel horse head of horse named Lillie Belle at mid-restoration. Two people are holding the partially completed wood replacement for the missing top mane part.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Photograph of Marie McIlhiney working on the wooden mane of carousel horse named Lillie Belle during restoration. Marie is wearing an apron and ventilator.
Printed label in scrapbook next to photograph read: "MARIE McILHINEY".
Scope and Content
Photograph of Marie McIlhiney working on the wooden mane of carousel horse named Lillie Belle during restoration. Marie is wearing an apron and ventilator.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Printed label in scrapbook next to photograph read: "DONE".
Scope and Content
Photograph of primed white carousel horse named Lillie Belle with head, neck, and forefeet at mid-restoration and mane fully restored.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Photograph of two unidentified women painting carousel decorative panel.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Printed label in scrapbook above photograph read: "ANNA KING".
Scope and Content
Anna King painting carousel decorative panel. Woman wears white shirt.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Printed label in scrapbook above photograph read: "HAZEL SUMNER".
Scope and Content
Hazel Sumner painting carousel decorative panel. She is wearing a pink sweatshirt.
History
From Scrapbook vol II Carousel Restoration. In 1989, Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society". In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $350,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
The photograph was removed from the scrapbook titled, "Parker Carousel Volume II- Product Endorsements, Advertisements, Etc" (BV015.41.2). The scrapbook included a wide array of photographs documenting "The Friends of the Carousel" fundraising endeavours as well as a detailed account of the transport, restoration, installation and ground breaking ceremony of the Parker Carousel #119 prior to its opening at the Burnaby Village Museum.