A Year in Five Minutes: Vancouver 1978
July 19, 2010
The 100-block of East Pender Street in April 1978. Item # CVA 780-470.
This year laid the groundwork for the biggest event in Vancouver at the time. A famous restaurateur also passed away and the Whitecaps had a record-breaking season in 1978.
By Chuck Davis, The History of Vancouver
Photos courtesy of Vancouver Archives
A Year in Five Minutes: Vancouver 1977
July 12, 2010
A view of downtown Vancouver from Cambie Bridge in June 1977. Photo courtesy of Vancouver Archives. Item # CVA 780-1.
It was 1977 that the SeaBus started sailing, Terry Fox’s life was changed forever and two important cultural centres opened.
By Chuck Davis, The History of Vancouver
Making Space for a Kiosk/Cart Culture from Portland to Accra
July 8, 2010
Portland food carts.
Kiosks are an opportunity to increase richness in our urban fabric, promote experimentation and deliver goods/services in walkable locations while providing economic development. Urban designers and planners should consider them in their plans, and look for ways to encourage innovation in kiosk design and placement.
Photos and article by Stacy Passmore, re:place Magazine
A Year in Five Minutes: Vancouver 1976
July 4, 2010
The 1000 block of Robson Street in February, 1976. Item # CVA 780-406.
In 1976, ICBC rates skyrocketed, the Museum of Anthropology got a new home and an earthquake rocked the area.
By Chuck Davis, The History of Vancouver
Photos courtesy of Vancouver Archives
A Year in Five Minutes: Vancouver 1975
June 28, 2010
A painter at VanDusen Gardens in July, 1975. Item # CVA 1502-425.
It was in 1975 that it became easier to get to the airport, VanDusen opened and there was a dramatic standoff at the BC Penitentiary.
By Chuck Davis, The History of Vancouver
Photos courtesy of Vancouver Archives
Vancouver Police Museum a bloody good time
June 23, 2010
Photo by Liam Lahey
An arresting affair indeed. Housed in Vancouver’s original city morgue, the city’s Police Museum is as much about modern forensics as it is about the history of policing in B.C.
By Liam Lahey, re:place Magazine
A Year in Five Minutes: Vancouver 1974
June 21, 2010
The Credit Foncier Building, photographed in 1974, was designated this year as a Heritage Building. Item # CVA 778-212.
In 1974, the Whitecaps hit the field for the first time, important structures were protected as Heritage Buildings and Vancouver finally had its first neighbourhood pub.
By Chuck Davis, The History of Vancouver
Photos courtesy of Vancouver Archives
In Focus: Personalizing Space
June 17, 2010
City spaces are at once permanent and ephemeral. This photo essay looks at the how our spaces are used in unexpected ways.
Images and Statement by Lisa Parker
A Year in Five Minutes: Vancouver 1973
June 15, 2010
Granville Island, photographed here in 1917, would see major transformations begin in 1973. See details below. Item # Wat P93.
This year saw the start of the Downtown Eastside Residents’ Association, the Agricultural Land Reserve and ICBC. It was also the year that would change Rick Hansen’s life.
By Chuck Davis, The History of Vancouver
Photos courtesy of Vancouver Archives
A Year in Five Minutes: Vancouver 1972
June 7, 2010
City of Vancouver Archives, opened in 1972. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.
In 1972, the NPA’s reign was over, the City Archives were officially opened, Gastown got a facelift and workers were guaranteed a minimum wage of $2 an hour.
By Chuck Davis, The History of Vancouver
