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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Grizzlies, 1995

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Grizzlies, 1995

Photo: Colin Price / The Province. 1995 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Grizzlies Remember Super Grizz? The short-lived Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Grizzlies basketball team was the third Canadian NBA team ever.
Hudson’s Bay Store, 1926

Hudson’s Bay Store, 1926

City of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, Bu P77. Photo Gowen Sutton Co. Ltd. 1926 Hudson's Bay Store In a major building project at the Hudson’s Bay store at Granville and Georgia, an addition was seamlessly added in 1926, creating the imposing block seen today.
Hastings Golf Course, 1924

Hastings Golf Course, 1924

City of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, CVA 99-1616. Photo Stuart Thomson. 1924 Hastings Golf Course The golfer who appears to be playing in the wilds of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­in this 1927 picture is actually on the Hastings Golf Course, which opened in 1924.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Symphony Orchestra, 1920

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Symphony Orchestra, 1920

City of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, CVA 99-5311. Photo Stuart Thomson. 1920 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Symphony Orchestra Calm before the storm. An early incarnation of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Symphony Orchestra poses on April 25, 1920 at the old Orpheum Theatre.
Provincial Courthouse, 1906

Provincial Courthouse, 1906

City of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, M-11-34. 1906 Provincial Courthouse As compelling signs of Vancouver’s and British Columbia’s maturity and dominance, impressive public buildings were commissioned throughout the 1890s and early 1900s.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Heritage Foundation Weekly: Mountain View's First Headstone

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Heritage Foundation Weekly: Mountain View's First Headstone

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Heritage Foundation is a registered charity supporting the conservation of heritage buildings and structures in recognition of their contribution to the city’s economy, sustainability and culture.
Pacific Coliseum, 1968

Pacific Coliseum, 1968

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Sun. 1968 Pacific Coliseum Pacific Coliseum, located on the PNE fairgrounds at Hastings, was the previous home to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Canucks and the Giants. Now it hosts everything from rock concerts to the Superdogs.
History of Metro Vancouver: Klondike Rush, 1897

History of Metro Vancouver: Klondike Rush, 1897

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Public Library, Special Collections, VPL 19781. Bailey Bros photo. 1897 Klondike Rush With its prime location on the West Coast, the population of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­doubled during the Klondike gold rush as would-be miners streamed through.
History of Metro Vancouver: Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Public Library, 1957

History of Metro Vancouver: Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Public Library, 1957

1957 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Public Library In 1957, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Public Library opened its new main branch at Burrard and Robson. The sleek, modernist structure was Vancouver’s first glass curtain building, designed by architects H.N. Semmens and D.C. Simpson.
History of Metro Vancouver: Pacific Hovercraft, 1969

History of Metro Vancouver: Pacific Hovercraft, 1969

The Province. 1969 Pacific Hovercraft On a cushion of air, Pacific Hovercraft began its service between Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­and Nanaimo on February 23, 1969. However, it only lasted three months.
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