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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Heritage Foundation Weekly: Stories from the Heritage Site Finder Part 1

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Heritage Foundation Weekly: Stories from the Heritage Site Finder Part 1

Geoff Huffman with homegrown goods in the backyard of Katy and Geoff Huffmans' heritage house in Hastings Sunrise. They have been planting trees and landscaping inspired by old photos of what was once on the site.
Secret Vancouver: Return to Hogan's Alley

Secret Vancouver: Return to Hogan's Alley

It's a must-watch for anyone interested in the rich history of Vancouver
Vancouver’s 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

Vancouver’s 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

The 1954 Games marked the city’s first major attempt to use a sporting event to build social and economic legacies.
Remember Expo86?

Remember Expo86?

Thirty years on, how do you remember Expo86? Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has partnered with the Pendulum Gallery in search of the untold stories of Expo86. 2016 marks the 30th Anniversary of this defining event from Vancouver's recent past.
Ghost Towns of BC: Sandon, The Electric City

Ghost Towns of BC: Sandon, The Electric City

“Silver, Lead, and Hell are raised in the Slocan and if you don’t have a hand in producing these articles, your services are not required.
POLL: Choose your 4 favourite Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­signs

POLL: Choose your 4 favourite Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­signs

A little while back our friends at Saint Bernadine Mission Communications produced a magazine illustrated by Rory O’Sullivan, featuring depictions of some of the most iconic Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­signs of all time.
The Georgia Stump, entertainment for the 1800's

The Georgia Stump, entertainment for the 1800's

I know, I know... I keep sharing photos of stumps and logs in the middle of downtown Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­in our ongoing stream of archival photo posts.
Hanging at the Georgia Street clubhouse

Hanging at the Georgia Street clubhouse

A couple weeks back I posted this photo of some dudes hanging out on and around a massive tree they had fallen near where the Scotia Tower is now, on Georgia Street.
"New" 1931 photo of Jack Dempsey in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­released

"New" 1931 photo of Jack Dempsey in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­released

Mark Truelove of Canadian Colour has been on a tear as of late, colourizing archival photos from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­and Toronto.
Refugees in Vancouver. 1886.

Refugees in Vancouver. 1886.

Here's a timely find from the City of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives. This photo shows a group of refugees gathered under and around a temporary shelter after the great fire destroyed most of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­in 1886.
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