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History of Metro Vancouver: Maple Tree Square, 1978

History of Metro Vancouver: Maple Tree Square, 1978

George Diack / 鶹ýӳSun. 1972 Maple Tree Square Still a gas. Visitors of Gastown enjoy the sun in Maple Tree Square on June 22, 1978.
History of Metro Vancouver: Douglas Lodge, 1912

History of Metro Vancouver: Douglas Lodge, 1912

鶹ýӳPublic Library, Special Collections, VPL 5006. Leonard Frank photo. 1912 Douglas Lodge Douglas Lodge was built in 1912 as the Bank of Commerce building at Granville and 12th. It continues today as a heritage apartment block.
History of Metro Vancouver: Empress Theatre, 1940

History of Metro Vancouver: Empress Theatre, 1940

鶹ýӳPublic Library, Special Collections, VPL 21112. Dominion Photo. 1940 Empress Theatre Celebrity venue.
History of Metro Vancouver: Tomahawk Barbecue, 1926

History of Metro Vancouver: Tomahawk Barbecue, 1926

1926 Tomahawk Barbecue The original Tomahawk Barbecue, opened in 1926 in North Vancouver, was an early drive-in restaurant in the 鶹ýӳarea—“the first,” according to its website - though business still mainly consisted of sit-down customers at t
History of Metro Vancouver: Lumbermen’s Arch, 1952

History of Metro Vancouver: Lumbermen’s Arch, 1952

City of 鶹ýӳArchives Arch P50 Otto Landauer photo. Jewish Museum & Archives of BC. 1952 Lumbermen’s Arch Arch attraction.
Local App Changes the Way We Experience Vancouver’s Past

Local App Changes the Way We Experience Vancouver’s Past

Lions Gate Bridge. Founded by Chris Reid and Andrew Farris, the On This Spot app allows you to experience Vancouver’s unique history in a whole new way.
History of Metro Vancouver: Empire Stadium, 1954

History of Metro Vancouver: Empire Stadium, 1954

Province newspaper photo, 鶹ýӳPublic Library VPL 43502.
History of Metro Vancouver: Carnegie Building, 1957

History of Metro Vancouver: Carnegie Building, 1957

Photo: 鶹ýӳSun 1957 Carnegie Building Still a feature on the corner of Main and Hastings, the Carnegie building became the new home for the 鶹ýӳMuseum after the 鶹ýӳPublic Library moved to its new building in 1957.
History of Metro Vancouver: Polar Bear Swim, 1920

History of Metro Vancouver: Polar Bear Swim, 1920

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, CVA 371-836. 1920 Polar Bear Swim These groups of brave swimmers are shivering at the water’s edge at English Bay on the first day of 1939, preparing to participate in the annual Polar Bear Swim.
History of Metro Vancouver: Lost Lagoon, 1916

History of Metro Vancouver: Lost Lagoon, 1916

City of 鶹ýӳArchives Pan N54. W.J. Moore photo. 1916 Lost Lagoon Stanley Park’s Lost Lagoon was separated in 1916 from the sea by a causeway, turning it into an artificial lake.
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