Oakalla Neighbourhood
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Associated Dates
- 1955-2008
- Heritage Value
- The phasing out and demolition of the Oakalla Prison farm allowed for the planned development of the Oakalla Neighbourhood in the 1980s. By 1991, the City of Burnaby had adopted the Oakalla Development Plan which called for the transfer of land to the Deer Lake Park reserve as well as the creation of a new residential area consisting of multi-family housing types.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Oakalla Area
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Oakalla Prison
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Geographic Access
- Royal Oak Avenue
- Associated Dates
- 1912
- Heritage Value
- The Oakalla Prison Farm opened in 1912 and was hailed as the most modern facility of its kind. Initially designed to hold 150 men and 50 women, by the 1950s, the population was well over 1000. A working farm, the prison had its own dairy, vegetable gardens and livestock. From the beginning, the location of Oakalla on 185 acres of scenic land next to Burnaby's Deer Lake was the source of contention with residents petitioning the government to relocate the prison and by 1979 it was decided to close the farm and 64 acres of land were transferred to Burnaby for inclusion on the Deer Lake Park. In 1991, Oakalla closed forever and the buildings were demolished to make way for a new residential housing development and an expansion of the park.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Oakalla Area
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Barns at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of horse and cattle barns at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Bert and Herbert Price
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1918 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Price son and father, (left to right) Bert and Herbert Price at the Price Raspberry Farm, Royal Oak Road standing beside a mule deer that has been shot, and is now tied to their front porch, hanging upside down. Their english foxhound is sitting beside the deer, at Herbert's feet, an…
Blacksmith Shop at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1914] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.7 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of the first blacksmith shop at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Boat-building/carpentry shop at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.2 x 5.1 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of the boat-building/carpentry shop at Oakalla Prison Farm. A man is standing inside a partially completed boat, while two other men look on.
Calf Barn at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of the calf barn at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Camp at Oakalla Site
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1910
- Collection/Fonds
- Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.7 x 10.4 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the land clearing operation at the Oakalla Prison site in the Deer Lake area. Claude Hill is in the centre between two unidentified men. A line of clothes is hanging in the background.
Carpenter Shop at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of the carpenter shop at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Car Track at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1915] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 5.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the rails of a car track at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Chicken houses at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of chicken houses at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Clearing Land for Oakalla Prison Farm
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1910
- Collection/Fonds
- Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.7 x 10.3 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Oakalla Prison Farm site being cleared in the Deer Lake area. Claude Hill is to the far right but the other man is unidentified.
Construction at the Oakalla Site
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1910
- Collection/Fonds
- Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.8 x 10 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of construction work and land clearing at the site of the Oakalla Prison farm in the Deer Lake area. Three unidentified men can be seen standing in the background to the left.
Crafts at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.3 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an exhibit of crafts made at Oakalla Prison Farm on display in a room at Oakalla. The crafts include art work and furniture.
Crafts at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.3 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an exhibit of crafts made at Oakalla Prison Farm on display in a room at Oakalla. The crafts include art work and furniture.
Crafts at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 3.3 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an exhibit of crafts made at Oakalla Prison Farm on display in a room at Oakalla. The crafts include art work.
Dairy and Silos at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 19.8 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of the dairy and silos at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Dairy at Oakalla
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the exterior of the dairy at Oakalla Prison Farm.
Deer Lake
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1914] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Deer Lake as seen through the trees.
Deer Lake
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1918 and 1920] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Deer Lake with the shoreline reflected in the water. Houses and trees are visible on the opposite side of the lake.