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West End, 1952

West End, 1952

鶹ýӳPublic Library, Special Collections, VPL 81817. Art Jones photo. 1952 West End Early West End. The West End (before the high rises moved in), is revealed in this March 1952 aerial photograph.
Fraser River Flood, 1948

Fraser River Flood, 1948

Province newspaper photo, 鶹ýӳPublic Library VPL 44496. 1948 Fraser River Flood Flood havoc. Working to get their vehicle unstuck and to higher ground, these farmers were caught in the midst of the great Fraser River flood of 1948.
Observation Car No. 124, 1950

Observation Car No. 124, 1950

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, Trans P122. 1950 Observation Car No. 124 When observation car No. 124 made its final run, hundreds of people lined the route to wave farewell to the 鶹ýӳinstitution.
Candy Protests, 1947

Candy Protests, 1947

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Jack Benny and Friends, 1944

Jack Benny and Friends, 1944

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, CVA 1184-517. Jack Lindsay photo. 1944 Jack Benny and Friends Comedian Jack Benny (second from left) and his wife, Mary Livingstone (left), enjoy a break with some colleagues while in 鶹ýӳto tape Benny’s radio show.
Seaforth Highlanders, 1939

Seaforth Highlanders, 1939

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, CVA 99-2957. Photo Stuart Thomson. 1939 Seaforth Highlanders Seen training at the armoury in this September 1939 photo, the Seaforth Highlanders were one of the first Canadian regiments to deploy once war was declared.
Here's what Vancouver's Polar Bear Swim looked like in 1978

Here's what Vancouver's Polar Bear Swim looked like in 1978

New Year's Day 1978 marked the largest throng of gluttons for punishment ever (at the time) to participate in the annual Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver's English Bay.
CPR Pier Fire, 1938

CPR Pier Fire, 1938

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, CVA 1376-40. Photo Joseph Bertalino. 1938 CPR Pier Fire The CPR pier—or Pier “D”—morphed into smoke and flames on July 27, 1938. View the entire Metro 鶹ýӳHistory 365 Series HERE .
Granville Island, 1930

Granville Island, 1930

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, Dist N116.2.
Marine Building, 1930

Marine Building, 1930

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, Bu P346. Otto Fernand Landauer photo. 1930 Marine Building An art deco masterpiece, the Marine Building opened to much awe in 1930. It was once the tallest building in the British Empire, but has long been overshadowed.