Great Moments in Park Board History
In 1919 it was suggested that the board put on open air movies in Stanley Park. Not sure it was approved. That same year the Board put aside a flower bed to grow poppies “from Flanders Field”.
Category: History
Project 200, The Really Nasty Version
Digging through the files I found this image of the proposed Project 200 for the waterfront of Vancouver looking east from Stanley Park. Someone was channeling Hugh Ferris. Yikes.
The West End on Steroids!!
Here is a proposal for the West End’s future from architect C. Cyaioni sometime in the 1960s. The caption reads: “A concept for the future of Vancouver with not too unrealistic buildings”… I’m wondering how many bridges do we need to cross False Creek?
The Waldorf in the mid 1950s
Digging through the collection and found this great shot.
Wednesday Night Heritage Walks
Finally, it’s time to go for a walk in the evening. All walks start at 7:00pm, cost $10.00, they go rain or shine and no reservation, just show up. August 22nd. A walk on the Edge of the City King Edward Avenue was once the the southern boundary of the city of Vancouver. We’re… Continue reading Wednesday Night Heritage Walks
Seawall to Jericho? Here’s the 1957 View
Maybe Keep the Viaducts Up…
Who knew that after 40 years of suffering from the traffic and noise generated by the Georgia Viaducts, Strathcona loses again since “a direct arterial connection is being proposed that is likely to INCREASE traffic on Prior Street. The City has advised that any consideration of traffic-calming and amenity improvements along Prior Street would not… Continue reading Maybe Keep the Viaducts Up…
Benny’s is a Place That Matters
On June 2, 2012 I had the pleasure and honour of being part of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s plaque presentation to Benny’s Italian Market. It was the heritage house tour weekend, Benny’s had tents and tables set up, the grill was turning out sausages, onions and red peppers, there was pasta too. Francesca Benedetti spoke… Continue reading Benny’s is a Place That Matters
More Walking Tours
We have some more Sunday Changing City tours ready to go. 10 bucks, 10:00 am in the morning. Join us on these dates: May 27th. Southeast False Creek: A Revisit. Since our last visit, numerous projects are now out of the ground changing the face of this former industrial area. Join us for a look… Continue reading More Walking Tours
Joe Fortes – The Book
Joe Fortes was a well-loved Vancouver humanitarian, who provided lifeguarding services and swimming instruction at English Bay beach during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lisa Smith and Barbara Rogers have studied Joe’s life for the last eight years and have compiled a thorough account of his life history including his many adventures both… Continue reading Joe Fortes – The Book
What Floats to the Top of My Desk 