As part of the research into the development of Chinatown along Pender Street I’ve been looking at False Creek and its changing shorelines. this quick sketch shows the original and early 1900s shorelines before fill pushed the shoreline out to its present location. When the Great Northern Railway set up its station in 1910 at… Continue reading False Creek in Chinatown
In 1910 crows in Stanley Park became targets.
Joe Fortes was a well-loved Vancouver humanitarian, who provided lifeguarding services and swimming instruction at English Bay beach during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lisa Smith and Barbara Rogers have studied Joe’s life for the last eight years and have compiled a thorough account of his life history including his many adventures both… Continue reading Joe Fortes – The Book
The Vancouver Historical Society held its annual Incorporation Day lunch at the University Golf Club on April 15th. Along with a great presentation from guest speaker Colin Preston who showed some gems from the CBC archives, the highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of the society’s Award of Merit to Charles Hou. Charles is… Continue reading Charles Hou Given The Vancouver Historical Society’s Award of Merit
In 1947 some Parks Commissioner thought it would be a good idea to improve upon nature.
From a recent internal memo to Planning Staff “Colleagues in Planning, I have been asked by the CMO to pass along some changes to Departmental procedure that will affect our work. Please make a note. Starting on Monday (technically, Sunday at midnight but for most of us this means Monday!), the following new operating procedures… Continue reading New Procedures at City Hall
I received a great document today, it’s a list of highlights culled from the minutes of the Vancouver Park Board compiled in 1948 by Superintendent P.B. Stroyen. In 1906, the Vancouver Moral Association raised objections to one piece bathing suits and the low class of music… Continue reading Great Moments in Park Board History
New York City has won the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize this year for its urban rejuvenation since the devastating Sept 11 terrorist attacks more than a decade ago. Vancouver was one of 6 finalists selected for special mention from 62 submissions from 27 countries. Vancouver was lauded by the jury for “resisting two… Continue reading New York City Wins Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, Vancouver Gets Special Mention
Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver’s only cemetery has announced its 2012 walking tour dates. Check them out at vancouver.ca/cemetery
“The strategic thinking and designing part of planning will be sidelined in the demand for quick results for more housing affordability, with more emphasis on jobs being created, costs being lowered and not so much on the provision of amenities – a trend already begun with the STIR program.” Some interesting observations on Vancouver’s Planning… Continue reading Gord Price writing in BIV
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