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Forgotten Urban Objects

06/01/201506/01/2015 John Atkin1 Comment

In the 1960s Vancouver embarked on a number of civic improvements including its street furniture and one of the items was this forlorn looking object seen here in this 1978 photo. What is it? It’s a newspaper kiosk for that long lost profession of the corner newspaper vendor. When papers published more than one edition… Continue reading Forgotten Urban Objects

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History · In The Background · Uncategorized · Vancouver

In the Background: Purdy’s Have to Move

18/03/201319/03/2013 John AtkinLeave a comment

A sign in the window of 675 Granville Street in 1935. Vancouver Archives: CVA 99-4761

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Elephants in the City Part 4

07/02/201207/02/2012 John AtkinLeave a comment

A parade of elephants at Georgia and Granville Streets in the early 1900s. The Hudson’s Bay Co. is on the right. CVA photo 677-1011

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