I was quite taken aback at how much of Mountain View’s website was lost with the City of Vancouver’s launch of their new website. So I’ve decided to post the write ups of interesting individuals, fallen firemen and other information on Interesting Mountain View so that it is still available to the public. There are… Continue reading A Little Side Project: Interesting Mountain View
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”.
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.
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?
Digging through the collection and found this great shot.
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
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…
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
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
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