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Old Photographs of Buildings in Vancouver

August 4, 2022 Jaya Kumar

Throughout its history of being one of the biggest and most culturally influential cities on Canada’s West Coast, Vancouver has been home to a variety of styles of architecture throughout the city and its surrounding […]

1925 - Boat moored at Terminal Dock Company docks
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Old Photographs of Boats in Vancouver from 1920 to 1960

July 21, 2022 admin

Being a coastal city, much of Vancouver’s culture stems from its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, including its large and lively boating community. The Vancouver Archives is home to a plethora of historic boating photos, […]

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Old Fashion Photographs from Vancouver

July 7, 2022 admin

Throughout the 1900s, and still in the present day, fashion has reflected the spirit of the city of Vancouver. Acting as a proponent of expressing culture and displaying innovation, it represents the current tastes of […]

Portrait of Janet Smith, from Forbidden Vancouver, The Death of Janet Smith.
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Vancouver’s Famous Murder Mystery: The Unsolved Case of Janet Smith

June 9, 2022 Nataliya Radke

The unsolved murder case of Janet Smith has been a favourite of true crime lovers for decades, and rightfully so. It’s a dramatic story of shoddy police work, corrupt politicians, and even the Ku Klux […]

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Knowledge Within: Treasures of the Northwest Coast (Review)

May 15, 2022 Nataliya Radke

Available now, Knowledge Within: Treasures of the Northwest Coast proves itself to be a treasure in its own right. A project over a decade in the making, it’s a breathtaking compilation of over seventeen sites […]

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Colonial Turned Tourism: Old Pictures from Vancouver’s Iconic Gastown

May 12, 2022 Nataliya Radke

If Vancouver is known for one thing, it’s Gastown. And maybe the rain. But mostly Gastown. From the iconic steam-powered clock to the oddly cozy atmosphere of the brick buildings and streets, Gastown has rightfully […]

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Gone in Minutes: Pictures from the Great Vancouver Fire of 1886

March 31, 2022 Nataliya Radke

Vancouver is known for a lot of things. Its never-ending rain, sprawling mountain ranges, or the iconic three-note chime of the SkyTrain as its doors close. Yet the fire that razed the young city to […]

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Old Aerial Photographs of Vancouver (1890-1930)

March 4, 2022 admin

One of the best ways to compare development in a city or of a general landscape is by comparing aerial photography of the past with future images of the same area. A few years ago […]

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Old Photographs of Storefronts in Vancouver (1885-1910)

February 17, 2022 admin

The Vancouver Archives are some of the best city archives in Canada, displaying thousands of images from around Vancouver, British Columbia and even the rest of Canada. Each time I visit I get lost in […]

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Old Photographs of Cars in Vancouver from 1920-1939 (Gallery)

February 4, 2022 admin

On my latest visit to the Vancouver Archives, I was browsing more images of cars from Vancouver and the surrounding area. I found that there were so many amazing photos the first time that I […]

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