Photograph of Frances Johnston (to the right) standing alongside four boys with their backs turned to the camera watching a performance at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. None of the boys are identified, although it is likely that one of them is her son, Sean.
Photograph of Frances Johnston (to the right) standing alongside four boys with their backs turned to the camera watching a performance at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. None of the boys are identified, although it is likely that one of them is her son, Sean.
Photograph of a man climbing up a pole during a logging demonstration at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. A crowd can be seen gathered around the base of the poles.
Photograph of a man climbing up a pole during a logging demonstration at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. A crowd can be seen gathered around the base of the poles.
Photograph of Frances Johnston and her two children, Sean and Wendy, standing near a sideshow display at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. The sign for the sideshow reads: Playgirls - starring Ginger Lee.
Photograph of Frances Johnston and her two children, Sean and Wendy, standing near a sideshow display at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. The sign for the sideshow reads: Playgirls - starring Ginger Lee.
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered outside of a sideshow tent on the Pacific National Exhibition grounds in Vancouver, BC. There are several banners advertising the sideshow attractions including: "Fish Monster," "Freak Animals," "Sea Monsters" and "Mystery Dogs."
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered outside of a sideshow tent on the Pacific National Exhibition grounds in Vancouver, BC. There are several banners advertising the sideshow attractions including: "Fish Monster," "Freak Animals," "Sea Monsters" and "Mystery Dogs."
Photograph of Wendy Johnston, aged approximately 5 years old, standing outside at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC, eating cotton candy.
Photograph of Wendy Johnston, aged approximately 5 years old, standing outside at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC, eating cotton candy.
Photograph of a log that has been put on display at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. The log was dated as being 1200-years old and markers were placed on various rings to date the tree and make mention of historical events that took place in those years. The signs read: 770 AD See…
Photograph of a log that has been put on display at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. The log was dated as being 1200-years old and markers were placed on various rings to date the tree and make mention of historical events that took place in those years. The signs read: 770 AD Seed sprouted during life of Charlemagne / 1066 AD Battle of Hastings, Beginning of Norman Rule in England / 1215 AD Magna Carta signed by King John / 1497 AD John Cabot Reached Cape Breton / 1620 AD Pilgrim Fathers Aboard Mayflower Arrive at Cape Cod / 1808 AD Simon Fraser Reached Mouth of Fraser River / 1867 AD Confederation of Canada.
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society float travelling along Hastings Street in Vancouver as part of the Pacific National Exhibition parade. The float consisted of a retired British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram car.
Photograph of the Burnaby Historical Society float travelling along Hastings Street in Vancouver as part of the Pacific National Exhibition parade. The float consisted of a retired British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram car.
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered near the entrance to the exhibition park at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver, BC. A banner at the top of the entrance reads "B.C. Centennial Year 1858-1958" and the marquis below the "Exhibition Park" sign reads "Water Follies of 58 / Shri…
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered near the entrance to the exhibition park at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver, BC. A banner at the top of the entrance reads "B.C. Centennial Year 1858-1958" and the marquis below the "Exhibition Park" sign reads "Water Follies of 58 / Shrine PNE Circus / Horse Racing." None of the people in the photograph are identified.
Photograph of the first prize float in the Pacific National Exhibition parade, along Hastings Street in Vancouver. The float reads: "Burnaby / BCs Garden of Eden." The Burnaby May Day Queen and her court are seated on the float and a large crowd of spectators can be seen lined up along the street t…
Photograph of the first prize float in the Pacific National Exhibition parade, along Hastings Street in Vancouver. The float reads: "Burnaby / BCs Garden of Eden." The Burnaby May Day Queen and her court are seated on the float and a large crowd of spectators can be seen lined up along the street to watch the parade.
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "80% Bby 19"
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Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "308 / Singing the praises of the PNE Party Zone! John Huff of BURNABY sings for an appreciative audience during the Extra Years of Zest Talent Contest in the Pacific National Exhibition Gardens Auditorium. The Gardens will also host the finals of the Kids Talent Search Sunday, Sep. 1. Catch all the action and excitement of the 1996 PNE Party Zone, daily through Labour Day, Sep. 2, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
Photograph of Frances Johnston and her children Sean and Wendy standing underneath a sign for "Kiddieland" at Playland in Vancouver. A large, giraffe-shaped signboard can be seen next to the entrance booths and a number of amusement rides are visible in the background.
Photograph of Frances Johnston and her children Sean and Wendy standing underneath a sign for "Kiddieland" at Playland in Vancouver. A large, giraffe-shaped signboard can be seen next to the entrance booths and a number of amusement rides are visible in the background.
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby 19"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "117 / Singing in the PNE Party Zone! Mariana Reda of BURNABY performs for an appreciative audience in the 1996 Pacific National Exhibition Youth Talent Search. Finals of the Youth Talent Search will be held Aug. 23 in the PNE Garden Auditorium. The Gardens also host the Extra Years of Zest Talent Contest, Aug 27-29, and the Kids Talent Search, Sunday, Aug. 25 and Sep. 1. The PNE Party Zone is open daily through Labour Day, Sep. 2, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
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Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "49% Bby 19"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "110 / The PNE Party Zone is music to our ears! Nicole and Olivia Hurst of BURNABY perform for an appreciative audience in the Pacific National Exhibition Youth Talent Search. Finals of the Youth Talent Search will be held Aug. 23 in the PNE Garden Auditorium. The Gardens also host the Extra Years of Zest Talent Contest, Aug 27-29, and the Kids Talent Search, Sunday, Aug. 25 and Sep. 1. The PNE Party Zone is open daily through Labour Day, Sep. 2, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
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