After the building boom of the 1950s, the Government Road Neighbourhood became characterised as a stable, single-family residential area. In addition to the residential component, the neighbourhood also has a significant industrial sector, along the north side of Burnaby Lake, and a commercial zone to the north along the Lougheed Highway.
Like a lot of residential neighbourhoods in Burnaby during the post-War boom, the Lozells area during the 1925-1954 period was one of new construction and subdivisions. Although more homes were being built, the neighbourhood still retained a somewhat rural characteristic well into the 1950s.
Aerial photograph of Burnaby with Lougheed Highway running west to east through the middle of the photograph and the Trans Canada Highway in the lower left segment.
Aerial photograph of Burnaby with Lougheed Highway running west to east through the middle of the photograph and the Trans Canada Highway in the lower left segment.
Aerial photograph of Burnaby with Lougheed Highway in the north west corner, the Trans Canada Highway in the south east corner and Burnaby Lake appearing from the west.
Aerial photograph of Burnaby with Lougheed Highway in the north west corner, the Trans Canada Highway in the south east corner and Burnaby Lake appearing from the west.
Photograph of four children standing alongside the Seaforth School building. All four are wearing hats on their heads and all are unidentified, although a note on the back of the print reads: "Reading stories play."
Photograph of four children standing alongside the Seaforth School building. All four are wearing hats on their heads and all are unidentified, although a note on the back of the print reads: "Reading stories play."
Photograph of three children standing alongside the Seaforth School building - all are unidentified and appear to be wearing masks or costumes for a school play.
Photograph of three children standing alongside the Seaforth School building - all are unidentified and appear to be wearing masks or costumes for a school play.
Photograph of a group of six children standing on the steps of the Seaforth School building. All six are wearing big masks on their foreheads and all are unidentified.
Photograph of a group of six children standing on the steps of the Seaforth School building. All six are wearing big masks on their foreheads and all are unidentified.
Photograph of two girls standing in front of the Seaforth School building. Both girls are wearing costumes and holding books in front of them, but neither have been identified.
Photograph of two girls standing in front of the Seaforth School building. Both girls are wearing costumes and holding books in front of them, but neither have been identified.