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The World Building, 1913

The World Building, 1913

R. Broadbridge photo, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Public Library VPL 8388. 1913 The World Building This imposing edifice at the corner of Pender and Beatty was first called the World Building for its inaugural tenant, the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­World.
Kitsilano Showboat, 1935

Kitsilano Showboat, 1935

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Sun. 1935 Kitsilano Showboat Superimposing a splash of fun on an awe-inspiring view, the Kitsilano Showboat opened in 1935 to provide a venue for amateur talent. 80 years later, the show goes on.
Capilano Suspension Bridge, 1903

Capilano Suspension Bridge, 1903

City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, CVA 371-211. 1903 Capilano Suspension Bridge Standing pretty in mid-air, these early tourists enjoy North Vancouver’s first tourist attraction, the steel-cable suspension bridge built over the Capilano River in 1903.
Lady Van, 1929

Lady Van, 1929

1929 Lady Van The R-class sloop Lady Van won the Lipton Cup Regatta, finally beating Seattle’s long-time champion Sir Tom. The Lady Van went on to win the cup again in 1934 (when this photo was taken), 1937, 1938, 1939 and 1940.
Hudson’s Bay, 1948

Hudson’s Bay, 1948

1948 Hudson’s Bay A novelty item, the new escalators at the Hudson’s Bay store attracted crowds and the press when they started turning in 1948.
The Cave Supper Club, 1938

The Cave Supper Club, 1938

1938 The Cave Supper Club The Cave Supper Club was a Western Canadian chain of clubs in Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Edmonton. A decades-long fixture of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­nightclub scene, the club was famous for its papier-mâché stalactites and live music.
Kiwanis Glee Club, 1921

Kiwanis Glee Club, 1921

City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, CVA 99-3439. Photo Stuart Thomson. 1921 Kiwanis Glee Club The originals. Glee clubs, when they were cool the rst time around, trod the boards at the beautiful Capital Theatre, which first opened as a cinema.
Imperial Oil Gas Station, 1916

Imperial Oil Gas Station, 1916

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Public Library, Special Collections, VPL 13212.
Mayor Louis Taylor and Teddy Roosevelt, 1915

Mayor Louis Taylor and Teddy Roosevelt, 1915

City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, CVA 99-1276. Photo Stuart Thomson.
Minoru Racetrack, 1909

Minoru Racetrack, 1909

City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, CVA 371-328. Photo W.J. Cairns. 1909 Minoru Racetrack Drawing a full crowd on race day in 1912, the Minoru racetrack in Richmond proved a popular hit when it opened in 1909.