On May 6th the annual conference of the BC Historical Federation opens in Vancouver. There are still some spaces available for those interested. And there are some really good tours and lectures. It’s co-hosted by the Vancouver Historical Society. For more information and tickets: info@vancouver-historical-society.ca 604-878-9140

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The Only Comes Down Originally uploaded by lookingatdamascus The Only has been closed for sometime now and today the sign was removed for safe keeping. Break ins and the odd small fire in the restaurant space made everyone concerned for the iconic sign. So it was removed by a Pattison Signs crew and taken to… Continue reading The Only Seahorse is off the Street

From the intro: “Real-time visual simulation technology has the potential to radically alter our understanding of historic urban environments. Unlike fixed computer animations, real-time technology allows interactive exploration of the modeled site, thereby creating unprecedented opportunities for experiential interpretation and innovative pedagogy. The World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 is a perfect test case for the… Continue reading Now this is cool

Postmarks Originally uploaded by lookingatdamascus i have a small album assembled by someone in the 1960s full of postmarks which i just like thumbing through every now and then.

If you’re interested in what’s happening in the greater downtown eastside BOB – Building Opportunities with Business is a good place to start.

No Elephants allowed Originally uploaded by lookingatdamascus Some new signs will be appearing at Vancouver’s Mountain View Cemetery in the next few weeks reminding folks to keep their dogs on the leash when in the cemetery. Mountain View is one of a handful of cemeteries in North America that actually allows dogs on their grounds.… Continue reading No Elephants allowed…

Neon is slowly making a comeback on the streets of Vancouver. Dunn’s Tailors has reinstalled its canopy sign on Granville Street now that Canada line construction is over. On Carrall Street the renovations to the Rainier hotel are complete, along with a new reproduction of the 1940s neon sign. In Chinatown there’s the new Bao… Continue reading New Neon Arrives on the Street