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5 unusual historic sites you (probably) didn't know about in Vancouver

5 unusual historic sites you (probably) didn't know about in Vancouver

There are some unusual historic sites in Vancouver, and here are five of them.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Now & Then: Laundry day in West Point Grey, 1956

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Now & Then: Laundry day in West Point Grey, 1956

There have been lots of changes on West 10th Avenue over the years...
5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's seawall

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's seawall

Some of it is made out of gravestone bases.
Throwback: A ridiculous Delta traffic signal

Throwback: A ridiculous Delta traffic signal

Costing $6,000 at the time, the new signal’s operation button was much too high
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Now & Then: Nichol House, 1918 and 2015

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Now & Then: Nichol House, 1918 and 2015

Three of Vancouver's most prominent families have called this house home over the years.
Watch: This extremely 1970s Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­tourism video promises 'just being here is a celebration'

Watch: This extremely 1970s Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­tourism video promises 'just being here is a celebration'

The music is amazing in the same way nacho "cheese" at a baseball game is amazing.
Watch: Timelapse video shows Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­from space over 36 years

Watch: Timelapse video shows Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­from space over 36 years

Watch the city spread out before your eyes.
Did you know for 50 years Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­has elected a 'Drag Empress'?

Did you know for 50 years Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­has elected a 'Drag Empress'?

“I became the first Empress in Canada to be escorted out of town by the RCMPâ€
5 things you (probably) didn't know about the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium

5 things you (probably) didn't know about the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium

Did you know this is the oldest public aquarium in Canada?
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Now & Then: Smithe and Beatty, 1926 and 2020

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Now & Then: Smithe and Beatty, 1926 and 2020

It might be a private school now, but do you know what it was before?
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