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Eaton's Building, Pacific Centre plaza, and Toronto Dominion Bank tower

Eaton's Building, Pacific Centre plaza, and Toronto Dominion Bank tower

Item part is a photograph of Pacific Centre plaza at the intersection of W. Georgia Street and Granville Street, looking west from the corner of the Hudson's Bay Company building (674 Granville Street) diagonally across the intersection. The Eaton's Building (701 Granville Street) is visible on the left of the plaza and the Toronto Dominion Bank tower (700 W. Georgia Street) is on the right.

Elderly couple

Elderly couple

Item part is a photograph of an elderly couple on the sidewalk outside of an unidentified shop on Robson Street near Bute Street.

Enclosed sidewalk near W. Georgia Street and Granville Street intersection

Enclosed sidewalk near W. Georgia Street and Granville Street intersection

Item part is a photograph of pedestrians on en enclosed Granville Street a sidewalk near the intersection of Granville Street and W. Georgia Street. The sidewalk is enclosed with a temporary construction enclosure on the Granville Street side and the under the awning and northwest side of the Hudson's Bay Company building (674 Granville Street).

Entrance to shops at The Garage

Entrance to shops at The Garage

Item part is a photograph of the entrance to the collection of shops at The Garage (12 Water Street). On the left is Graphic House printers, on the right is Chocolate Factory candy, and in the centre background is the Serenite Restaurant.

European News & Import House and parked cars across Robson Street

European News & Import House and parked cars across Robson Street

Item part is a photograph of the sidewalk, awnings, entrance, and front window displays of the European News & Import House store (1044 Robson Street) with cars parked in front, taken from across Robson Street. "Scandinavian News Centre" is written on the awning.

European News and Import House

European News and Import House

Item part is a photograph of storefronts on Robson Street focusing on the European News & Import House store (1044 Robson Street) and including a Fresh Egg and Butter Store to the left, and Standard Produce Co. (1052 Robson Street) to the right. "Scandinavian News Centre" is written on the awning.

Evangelist on W. Georgia Street Sidewalk

Evangelist on W. Georgia Street Sidewalk

Item part is a photograph of an evangelist on the sidewalk of W. Georgia Street between Granville Street and Seymour Street. The awning of the Hudson's Bay Company building (674 Granville Street) is visible above the sidewalk and The Strand theatre (600 W. Georgia Street) is visible across the street.

Figure 10 : parking as the major use of land in 1954

Figure 10 : parking as the major use of land in 1954

Map is a plan of downtown Vancouver showing parking structures and parking lots in the area between Jervis Street and Main Street and Burrard Inlet and Nelson Street. The source of the map is indicated as 'The Downtown Parking Report'. Note written in the bottom right corner of the map reads "B 1960 Jan., Traffic Plans, small folder."

Figure 11 : parking as the major use of land in 1959

Figure 11 : parking as the major use of land in 1959

Map is a plan of downtown Vancouver showing parking structures and parking lots in the area between Jervis Street and Main Street and Burrard Inlet and Nelson Street. The source of the map is indicated as an aerial photograph taken April 1959. Note written in the bottom right corner of the map reads "B 1960 Jan., Traffic Plans, small folder."

Figure 12 : parking as the major use of land in 1976

Figure 12 : parking as the major use of land in 1976

Map is a plan of downtown Vancouver showing parking structures and parking lots in the area between Jervis Street and Main Street and Burrard Inlet and Nelson Street. The source of the map is indicated as 'parking supply and demand projections, September 1959'. Note written in the bottom right corner of the map reads "B 1960 Jan., Traffic Plans, small folder."

Figure 15 : a circulation pattern for pedestrians

Figure 15 : a circulation pattern for pedestrians

Map is a plan of downtown Vancouver with areas shaded to indicate streets, squares, malls and arcades, in which the movement of vehicles is not permitted at all or is restricted. Although the entire downtown area is shown, shading pertains only to Jervis Street and Main Street and Burrard Inlet and Nelson Street. Note written in the bottom right corner of the map reads "B 1960 Jan., Traffic Plans, small folder."

Freybe Delicatessen and unidentified clothing shop

Freybe Delicatessen and unidentified clothing shop

Item part is a photograph of sidewalk and storefronts on Robson Street with an unidentified clothing shop's front window display visible in the foreground and the Freybe Delicatessen (1085 Robson Street) signage further up the street. The Sheraton Landmark hotel is visible in the background.

Gastown parking area, with Woodard's sign

Gastown parking area, with Woodard's sign

Item part is a photograph of pedestrians on the sidewalk walking past double arches marking the entrance and exit to a Gastown parking area, a sign indicates "Woodward's parking". John Damer & Son Ltd. signage is visible in the background.

Gastown Street Scenes: Alexander, Water, and Cambie, Streets

Item is a set of negatives of street photography scenes in Gastown. The identified street views begin near Maple Tree Square, at Alexander Street and Water Street, and continue west down Water Street to Cambie Street and then south to the Cambie Street and Cordova Street intersection. The photograph subjects are everyday street scenes, predominantly storefronts of local businesses and pedestrians on the sidewalk. This set contains the raw photographs from the roll the photographer shot in their original order. The associated contact sheet has selection marks for frames 2, 9, 14, and 28.

Gastown Street Scenes: Water Street and Maple Tree Square

Item is a set of negatives of street photography scenes in Gastown. The identified areas are Maple Tree Square and the section of Water Street immediately adjacent to it. The photograph subjects are everyday street scenes, predominantly storefronts of local businesses and pedestrians on the sidewalk. This set contains the raw photographs from the roll the photographer shot in their original order. The associated contact sheet has selection marks for frame 11.

Gastown Street Scenes: Water Street, Carrall Street, and Maple Tree Square

Item is a set of negatives of street photography scenes in Gastown. The identified street views begin on Water Street near Cambie Street and continue east down Water Street to Maple Tree Square. The photograph subjects are everyday street scenes, predominantly storefronts of local businesses and pedestrians on the sidewalk. This set contains the raw photographs from the roll the photographer shot in their original order. The associated contact sheet has selection marks for frames 10A and 33A.

Granville entertainment district from Granville and Robson Street

Granville entertainment district from Granville and Robson Street

Item part is a photograph of the Granville entertainment district from the intersection of Robson Street and Granville Street, looking southwest down Granville Street. Visible in the photograph are automobiles and pedestrians, as well as signs for Capital Theatre (820 Granville Street), Mr. Jakes Charbroiled Steaks (831 Granville Street), Coronet Theatre (851 Granville Street), Odeon Theatre (881 Granville Street), Orpheum theatre (884 Granville Street), Vogue Theatre (918 Granville Street), and James Furniture.

Granville entertainment district from Granville and Robson Street

Granville entertainment district from Granville and Robson Street

Item part is a photograph of the Granville entertainment district from the intersection of Robson Street and Granville Street, looking southwest down Granville Street. Visible in the photograph are automobiles and pedestrians, as well as signs for Mr. Jakes Charbroiled Steaks (831 Granville Street), the Orpheum (884 Granville Street), and the Vogue Theatre (918 Granville Street).

Granville Mall

Granville Mall

Item is a photograph of Granville Mall looking north between W. Georgia and Dunsmuir Streets.

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