The film details Teresa Florkow’s journey to restore and maintain her tugboat, the Papco III in 1982, at the prodding of her dock neighbour Ollie Iverson.
The film details Teresa Florkow’s journey to restore and maintain her tugboat, the Papco III in 1982, at the prodding of her dock neighbour Ollie Iverson.
History
Teresa Florkow was born on October 11 1932 in Natal BC (now Sparwood BC). Her parents, Ann and John Bowman had another three girls (Betty Ann, Marilyn and Frances) before moving to Burnaby in 1945. They settled at 1713 Frederick Avenue at Rumble Street. Teresa attended Nelson Avenue School and then Burnaby South High School. After graduation, she worked at the Royal Bank at Kingsway and McKay for 7 years. She married Arc Florkow on July 14 1952. The couple moved to 5887 Berwick Street in Burnaby and had three children: Chris, Jill and Gail. Arc worked as a furniture painter until he bought a tugboat in 1975.
File contains photographs of the furnished office in 6664 Deer Lake Avenue (formerly the F.J. Hart Estate "Avalon"; now Hart House). These photographs were taken prior to the City of Burnaby’s purchase of the home in 1979. The photographs depict the second floor room's main interior and northwest o…
File contains photographs of the furnished office in 6664 Deer Lake Avenue (formerly the F.J. Hart Estate "Avalon"; now Hart House). These photographs were taken prior to the City of Burnaby’s purchase of the home in 1979. The photographs depict the second floor room's main interior and northwest outlook. The room features a burnt orange carpet, striped seating, and dark office furniture.
Photograph of the verandah at 6664 Deer Lake Avenue (formerly the F.J. Hart Estate "Avalon"; now Hart House). This photograph was taken prior to the City of Burnaby’s purchase of the home in 1979. The photograph depicts the enclosed verandah, furnished with patio furniture, and some of its view of …
Photograph of the verandah at 6664 Deer Lake Avenue (formerly the F.J. Hart Estate "Avalon"; now Hart House). This photograph was taken prior to the City of Burnaby’s purchase of the home in 1979. The photograph depicts the enclosed verandah, furnished with patio furniture, and some of its view of the swimming pool and of Deer Lake.
File consists of copies of records regarding Standards of Correctional Facilties for Juvenile and Adult Containment Facilties including memorandums between D. DeBelle; Ken Nygaard, Facilties Management; A.G. Gilmore, Client co-ordinator Planning and Leasing B.C. Buildings Corporation; meeting minut…
File consists of copies of records regarding Standards of Correctional Facilties for Juvenile and Adult Containment Facilties including memorandums between D. DeBelle; Ken Nygaard, Facilties Management; A.G. Gilmore, Client co-ordinator Planning and Leasing B.C. Buildings Corporation; meeting minutes re Security Systems and Hardware -- New Westminster Courthouse (April 7, 1978); hardware and furniture catalgues for prisons; prison floor plans for washrooms, dormitories and holding cells along with a series of handwritten notes.
Photograph of the front exterior of Burnaby Fire Hall No. 6, located at 3620 Brighton Avenue, at the corner of Brighton Avenue and Government Street. The photograph is taken from across Brighton Avenue, facing east. One of the fire hall's garage doors is open and a person and car are inside. The Fu…
Photograph of the front exterior of Burnaby Fire Hall No. 6, located at 3620 Brighton Avenue, at the corner of Brighton Avenue and Government Street. The photograph is taken from across Brighton Avenue, facing east. One of the fire hall's garage doors is open and a person and car are inside. The Furniture Fair warehouse is visible behind the fire hall.
Photograph of a bed covered in clothing at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. An unidentified vendor is standing at his pickup truck next to his wares.
Photograph of a bed covered in clothing at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. An unidentified vendor is standing at his pickup truck next to his wares.
Photograph of a plank of wood suspended across two lawn chairs to create a table at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. Two unidentified vendors are standing behind the makeshift table, leaning against a pickup truck and smiling for the camera.
Photograph of a plank of wood suspended across two lawn chairs to create a table at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. Two unidentified vendors are standing behind the makeshift table, leaning against a pickup truck and smiling for the camera.
Photograph of people and automobiles gathered at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. Vendors can be seen with their merchandise displayed on tables.
Photograph of people and automobiles gathered at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. Vendors can be seen with their merchandise displayed on tables.
Photograph of an unidentified vendor standing next to a dresser covered with household items at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. A woman in sunglasses is sitting on an ottoman to the vendor's left. Other furniture surrounds the area.
Photograph of an unidentified vendor standing next to a dresser covered with household items at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. A woman in sunglasses is sitting on an ottoman to the vendor's left. Other furniture surrounds the area.
Photograph of an unidentified vendor standing next to a dresser covered with household items at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. A woman in sunglasses is sitting on an ottoman to the vendor's left. Other furniture surrounds the area.
Photograph of an unidentified vendor standing next to a dresser covered with household items at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. A woman in sunglasses is sitting on an ottoman to the vendor's left. Other furniture surrounds the area.
Photograph of a diverse collection of wares that includes an aquarium and a bean bag chair at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. An unidentified vendor is seated at a side door of the van parked behind the aquarium.
Photograph of a diverse collection of wares that includes an aquarium and a bean bag chair at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. An unidentified vendor is seated at a side door of the van parked behind the aquarium.
Photograph of commercial and industrial buildings by Burnaby Lake on Winston Street. The photograph is taken from a high point, facing south. The photograph shows the Furniture Fair warehouse and parking lot in the foreground and the Continental Can Company plant and its water tower are in the back…
Photograph of commercial and industrial buildings by Burnaby Lake on Winston Street. The photograph is taken from a high point, facing south. The photograph shows the Furniture Fair warehouse and parking lot in the foreground and the Continental Can Company plant and its water tower are in the background.
Photograph of the exterior of the Furniture Fair Warehouse and Showrooms, located on Winston Street by Burnaby Lake. The photograph is taken from across the railway tracks, facing north.
Photograph of the exterior of the Furniture Fair Warehouse and Showrooms, located on Winston Street by Burnaby Lake. The photograph is taken from across the railway tracks, facing north.
Photograph of the main space inside the Royal Bank before restoration at Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum). Old furniture, wooden tables, and cleaning equipment are visible. The log cabin can be seen in the background.
Photograph of the main space inside the Royal Bank before restoration at Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum). Old furniture, wooden tables, and cleaning equipment are visible. The log cabin can be seen in the background.
Photograph of the main room of the Royal Bank before restoration at Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum). The photo is taken from the entrance door looking into the room. Furniture, a window, and the door into the living area are also visible.
Photograph of the main room of the Royal Bank before restoration at Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum). The photo is taken from the entrance door looking into the room. Furniture, a window, and the door into the living area are also visible.
Photograph of a man wearing a hat and sheep skin coat standing next to furniture and housewares on the site of the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre for a swap meet. Automobiles are parked next to him and in parking spaces behind.
Photograph of a man wearing a hat and sheep skin coat standing next to furniture and housewares on the site of the Lougheed Drive-In Theatre for a swap meet. Automobiles are parked next to him and in parking spaces behind.