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This tree likely rivalled the height of the Scotia Tower

This tree likely rivalled the height of the Scotia Tower

Another great find in the City of Vancouver's Archives today! Labelled as "A huge log near the corner of Georgia Street and Seymour Street" this photo brings us back 91 years before the Scotia Tower was erected near this spot. Land baron J.W.
These 4 TV commercials take you right back to EXPO 86

These 4 TV commercials take you right back to EXPO 86

Taking you back almost 40 years...
Is our coat of arms culturally inappropriate? (Spoiler: yes it is)

Is our coat of arms culturally inappropriate? (Spoiler: yes it is)

When we launched our Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ coat of arms back in December of 2009 the idea was simple: take the existing City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­coat of arms and make it our own.
Stanley Park in 1889

Stanley Park in 1889

Here's another archival photo courtesy of the City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives. This one is of a woman standing on a bridge in Stanley park around the year 1889. A lot of things change rapidly in this city but some remain at least a bit close to the same.
The #mcbarge is on the move!

The #mcbarge is on the move!

We've been sharing stories about the McBarge for a few years now. This relic was moored in False Creek serving up burgers to Expo86 goers nearly 30 years ago and has been sitting derelict ever since.
Back when Gassy Jack hung out on the opposing corner

Back when Gassy Jack hung out on the opposing corner

Surely most of you know the history of "Gassy" Jack Deighton and why he has a statue in his honour in Gastown (read THIS if you don't).
They used to race cars on the horse track at the PNE

They used to race cars on the horse track at the PNE

Here's an interesting history tidbit for anybody who's ever gone to the horse races at Hastings Park: they used to race cars there! It was on and off on this 1 mile dirt oval, with cars racing in 1907, 1911 to 1916, and then 1918 to 1927.
Back when they had sketchy trampolines in BC schools

Back when they had sketchy trampolines in BC schools

The look on the kid's face in this archival photo below (c/o the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives) pretty much sums up the entire experience of gymnasium life for most kids in Canada in the 1980s.
Two of the scariest clowns from Vancouver's history

Two of the scariest clowns from Vancouver's history

Here's another glimpse back on Vancouver's past thanks to the photo holdings of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives. If you're scared of clowns this one who worked at the PNE in 1960's just might give you nightmares.
Guided by the 90s: The Conclusion

Guided by the 90s: The Conclusion

We took a 1990’s guide to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­sightseeing so we could get a sense of how much the city has changed. Learn more about this series HERE. Photo: Jason Hopkins via Flickr. The End This Lonely Planet. My guide to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­in the 90s.