The Vancouver Historical Society was established in 1936 to stimulate public interest in Vancouver’s history, to encourage historical research and publication, and to promote the designation and preservation of historic sites. It is incorporated provincially as a non-profit society and registered federally as a charity. Meetings are on the fourth Thursday of the month (except… Continue reading February At the VHS: Curt Lang’s Vancouver
The Star Theatre was on the site of the old police station on Main Street. Unlike many of the theatres at this end of town it only showed movies. Here’s a sandwich board guy letting everyone know what’s on. He’s standing in front of McDonough Hall on the southeast corner of Hastings and Columbia. It’s… Continue reading In the Background: Movies at the Star
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.
In the background of this photograph of the Glasgow Hotel from the Vancouver Archives (#HOT-P84) taken in1891, is one of the only views of the houses that once lined Pender. Until 1906 this was also part of the city’s restricted district, the polite term for the red light district.
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The condition of the dairies from which milk is supplied to the citizens of Vancouver, B. C. is said to be such as should lead to the appointment of a sanitary inspector. — It must be borne in mind that the enterprise ol building a city such as Vancouver is at the present time, was… Continue reading Some tidbits from the 1890s
Lisa Baile has recently released her book John Clarke: Explorer of the Coast Mountains (Harbour Publishing, 29.95). I missed the big book launch but bought a copy soon after. I thought I’d glance through it and then add it to my reading pile. Well, I cracked the cover and a couple of hours later the… Continue reading Books for the Holiday Season
“The majestic and ornate interior of our church has been lovingly maintained over many years by the members of our parish community, never asking for outside help. Presently, the outside of our church building, known by some as a neighborhood “onion domed jewel”, has come to a state of dire need. Given the constant changes… Continue reading Strathcona’s Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church Needs Your Help
Recent Projects in the Eastern Downtown On this walk John and Andy will take a look at a few of the new additions to the Gastown, Chinatown and Hastings Corridor. On the walk you’ll discover some interesting and contemporary restoration/renovation projects, new residential infill and a couple of surprises. Meet at the NW corner of… Continue reading Walking Tour with Andy and John
What Floats to the Top of My Desk 