Looking at an early photograph of the Byrnes Block on Maple Tree Square and I’m interested to see the date on the pediment, 1887. A shot from the early 2000’s shows an earlier date… somewhere along the line I guess the clocks were wound back… and then the recent restoration put the clocks forward a… Continue reading In the Background: revised dates
A sign in the window of 675 Granville Street in 1935. Vancouver Archives: CVA 99-4761
My colleague Andy Coupland found this mislabelled post card the other day. The station was tracked down in Quebec City as seen in the colour shot from the 1960s . http://www.canadianrailwayobservations.com/jan2012via.htm.
Doing a little research on City Council in the 1970s and came across this gem from June 9, 1970. The Mayor of course is Tom “Terrific” Campbell and he’s authorized the purchase of new riot sticks – he just forgot to tell council.
Sitting by an open window, this seamstress is at work upstairs at Famous Clothiers on Hastings Street. The photo taken in 1927, shows the former Leland Hotel annex in the 600 block of Hastings Street near Granville. Vancouver Archives photo Bu N295
From the press release: The Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC (CCHSBC) is pleased to announce that long time Chinatown advocate Fred Mah is to honoured for his contributions to the Chinese Canadian community and to Vancouver at the society’s annual banquet March 9, 2013. Ken Yip, CCHSBC president said “we are delighted that we… Continue reading Fred Mah Chinese Canadian Historical Society Honouree for 2013
Chinatown, a complex and fascinating neighbourhood and Vancouver’s oldest community is now one of Canada’s newest National Historic sites. Join John Atkin and Jeannette Hlavach, authors of the application for historic site status, as they explore the history and development of this area and look at what it takes to get a place on the… Continue reading What’s up with Chinatown?
Hasting Street 1912 and the Archives photo (SGN1536) shows a busy street scene. Way in the background is this guy on his ladder repairing the illuminated sign for the Dick’s Clothing store. See this post on Changing City for more info on William Dick.
Walking Tours.
Lego bridge in Germany is an instance where quirky ideas like applying primary colours to a concrete bridge can facilitate happiness in an otherwise monotonous drive. Much like yarn bombing rusty fences, and chalking up a sidewalk, typical eyesores are brought a new life and we at Trendland are all for this initiative as it… Continue reading Lego in a Drab City
What Floats to the Top of My Desk 