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10 East Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. [Mount Pleasant Masonic Lodge]

File consists of architectural drawings of the Mount Pleasant Masonic Lodge (later, Broadway Driving School), located at Lots 1 & 2 ex. the S 20' & N 10' Blk 27 DL 302. The drawings depict a plot plan, foundation plan, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and perspective rendering. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Architectural: LEG2285.28456 to .28471
Structural: LEG2285.28472 to .28473
Mechanical: LEG2285.28474 to .28479
Electrical: LEG22885.28480 to .28482
Sprinklers: LEG2285.28483

1001 Cotton Drive, Vancouver, B.C. [Brittania High School]

File consists of architectural drawings of additions and renovations to Britannia High School. The drawings depict site plans and sections, foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Additions, 1913: LEG2285.04553 to .04559
1954 addition Unit "A", architectural: LEG2285.04560 to .04576
1954 addition Unit "B", architectural: LEG2285.04577 to .04585
1954 addition Unit "C", architectural: LEG2285.04586 to .04597
1954 addition Unit "A", structural: LEG2285.04598 to .04607
1954 addition Unit "B", structural: LEG2285.04608 to .04609
1954 addition Unit "C", structural: LEG2285.04610
1965 addition, architectural: LEG2285.04611 to .04633 and .04644 to .04652
1965 addition, structural: LEG2285.04634 to .04638
1965 addition, mechanical: LEG2285.04639 to .04643
1965 addition, pre-cast concrete Tee connectors: LEG2285.04653 to .04656
Site plan for locating portables: LEG2285.04657

1021 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Quadra Club]

File consists of architectural drawings of original construction and various additions and renovations to the Quadra Club (later, University Club). The drawings depict footing plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original construction, 1929: 08451 to .08462
Additions and alterations, 1961: LEG2285.08463 to .08470
Alterations, 1964-1965: LEG2285.08471 to .08474
Kitchen renovations, 1971: LEG2285.08475 to .08497

140 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. [Bowling Lanes]

File consists of architectural drawings of Bowling Lanes for the Streetrailwaymen's Co-operative Association. The drawings depict a site plan, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Architectural: LEG2285.22452 to .22455
Structural: LEG2285.22456 to .22459

1403 Lillooet Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Begbie Elementary School]

File consists of architectural drawings of an addition and later alterations Begbie Elementary School. The drawings depict plot plans, foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Addition (architectural), 1947: LEG2285.12872 to .12881
Addition (structural), 1947: LEG2285.12882 to .12884
Addition (electrical), 1947: LEG2285.12885 to .12887
Addition (HVAC), 1947: LEG2285.12888 to .12890
Renovations, 1968: .12891 to .12893

1625 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. [Community Chest and Council of Greater Vancouver building]

File consists of architectural drawings of a building for the Community Chest and Council Building of Greater Vancouver (later, the United Way Campaign), located at Lots 3 & 12-14 Blk 309 DL 526. The drawings depict a site plan, foundation plan, floor plans, roof plan, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Architectural: LEG2285.28484 to .28497
Structural: LEG2285.28498 to .28499

174-178 East Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Bank of Montreal - Chinatown Branch]

File consists of architectural drawings of the Bank of Montreal's Chinatown Branch on Pender Street. The drawings depict site plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and perspective renderings. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Architectural: LEG2285.26915 to .26930
Structural: LEG2285.26931
Electrical: LEG2285.26932 to .26936

1755 Barclay Street, Vancouver, B.C. [King George Secondary School]

File consists of architectural drawings of West End Secondary School (King George Secondary School). The drawings depict key plans, site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Architectural: LEG2285.10083 to .10128
Structural: LEG2285.10129 to .10140

1755 East 55th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. [David Thompson Secondary School]

File consists of architectural drawings of David Thompson Secondary School. The drawings depict key plans, plot plans, ground sections, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details, perspective rendering, schedules and landscaping. The file includes drawings of the following projects:

Original construction (architectural), 1956-1957: LEG2285.20003 to .20050
Original construction (structural), 1957: LEG2285.20051 to .20069
Addition (architectural), 1961: LEG2285.20070 to .20090
Addition (structural), 1961: LEG2285.20091 to .20094
Alterations to Room 114, 1968: LEG2285.200956
Greenhouse in courtyard, 1971: LEG2285.20096 to .20112

1807 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. [B.C. Medical Association Building]

File consists of architectural drawings of Academy of Medicine (later, B.C. Medical Association Building). The drawings depict a site plan, foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes drawings of the following projects:

Original construction, 1950: LEG2285.15558 to .15573
Additions and alteration, 1963: LEG2285.15574 to .15581
Renovations to ground floor, 1964: LEG2285.15582
Renovations, 1967: LEG2285.15583 to .15590

2190 Kingsway Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. [Ernie's Fine Foods Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise]

File consists of architectural drawings of a fast-food retail outlet, located at the south-west corner of Kingsway Avenue and Gladstone Street. The drawings depict site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Architectural: LEG2285.26971 to .26980
Structural: LEG2285.26981 to .26982
Pre-fabricated roof: LEG2285.26983
Laminated beams: LEG2285.26984 to .26985
Air intakes and make-up units: LEG2285.26986

2200 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, B.C. [Marine Drive Golf and Country Club]

File consists of architectural drawings of the clubhouse at the Marine Drive Golf and Country Club. The drawings depict site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original construction, 1953: LEG2285.23963 to .23969
Addition (architectural), 1958: LEG2285.23970 to .23978
Addition (structural), 1958: LEG2285.23979 to .23982

2235 Kitchener Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Lord Nelson Elementary School]

File consists of architectural drawings of Lord Nelson Elementary School. The drawings depict key plans, site plans, plot plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and specifications. Note that some of these drawings state that they are of Lord Tennyson School; however, the addresses on these drawings clearly indicate that they are of Lord Nelson Elementary.

The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Public school to be erected at Fairview, 1905?: LEG.18892 to .18897
Addition to school at Templeton & Bismark [Kitchener], [possibly Unit #2] ca. 1910: LEG2285.18898 to .18900
Two additions to Lord Tennyson School [Lord Nelson], 1911: LEG2285.18901 to .18907
Alterations to Unit #2, 1950: LEG2285.18910 to .18913
Gymnasium & auditorium addition, 1951: LEG2285.18914 to .18919
Site plan for locating portable, 1959: LEG2285.18920
Addition to main building, 1963: LEG2285.18921 to .18937
Alterations to classroom Unit #2, 1968: LEG2285.18938
Site plans for relocating portables, 1968: LEG2285.18939 to .18943
Foundations for portables, 1968: LEG2285.18944 to .18947

2311 Cassiar Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Thunderbird School and Neighbourhood Centre]

File consists of architectural drawings of a primary school built on Blk 21 Sec. 38 Hastings Townsite (Thunderbird School and Neighbourhood Centre). The drawings depict plot plans, site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes drawings of the following projects:

Original construction, 1945: LEG2285.25519 to .25527
School gymnasium addition and neighbourhood centre, 1971: LEG2285.25528 to .25548

2480 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Royal Bank of Canada branch]

File consists of architectural drawings of the Royal Bank of Canada branch at the north-east corner of Granville Street and West Broadway. The drawings depict foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original design (architectural), 1957: LEG2285.05439 to .05455
Original design (structural), 1957: LEG2285.05456 to .05460
Interior details: LEG2285.05462 to .05465
Original design (structural), 1957: LEG2285.05461, .05466 to .05473
Alterations, 1959: LEG2285.05474 to .05475

250 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver Vocational Institute]

File consists of architectural drawings of Vancouver Vocational Institute, The drawings depict site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file contains the following sets of drawings:

Additions and alterations (architectural), 1961: LEG2285.11058 to 11120
Additions and alterations (structural), 1961: LEG2285.11121 to .11134
Additions and alterations (sprinklers), 1961: LEG2285.1135 to .11137
Renovations to photography lab, 1966: LEG2285.11138
Office renovations and new lecture rooms, 1967: LEG2285.11139 to .11141
Design of kitchen lab, 1976: LEG2285.11142 to 11154

2600 East Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver Technical School]

File consists of architectural drawings of Vancouver Technical School. The drawings depict block plans, site plans, topographical site plans, project key plan (for 1953 additions), foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and voltage and power diagrams. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original buildings (architectural), 1928: LEG2285.11155 to .11180
Original buildings (structural), 1928: LEG2285.11181 to .11188
Original buildings (mechanical), 1928: LEG2285.11189 to .11195
Alterations and additions, 1940: LEG2285.11196 to .11206
Additions and alterations to various buildings, new foundry building and shed, 1941-1950: LEG2285.11207 to .11212

1953 additions and alterations
Unit A: New gymnasium and cafeteria building (architectural and structural): LEG2285.11213 to .11234 & LEG2285.11272 to .11291
Unit B: Junior classroom wing (architectural and structural): LEG2285.11235 to .11249 & LEG2285.11292 to .11309
Unit C: Senior music room (architectural and structural): LEG2285.11250 to .11251 & LEG2285.11307 to .11310
Unit D: Junior shop addition & Unit G: Girls' school renovations (architectural and structural): LEG2285.11252 to .11254 & LEG2285.11311 to .11315
Unit E: Alterations to auditorium & senior classroom wing (architectural and structural): LEG2285.11255 to .11260 & LEG2285.11316
Unit F: Alterations to senior shop building (architectural and structural): LEG2285.11261 to .11268 & LEG2285.
Unit G (architectural): LEG2285.11269 to .11271
All Units (structural reinforcing details): LEG2285.11319 to .11328
All Units (electrical): LEG2285.11329 to .11346
All Units (plumbing): LEG2285.11347 to .11357
All Units (HVAC): LEG2285.11358 to .11371

Standard drawing for waste paper chute, 1955: LEG2285.11372
Alterations to print shop to build a darkroom, 1967: LEG2285.11373 to .11375

3161 Ontario Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Mount Pleasant Community Centre and Pool]

File consists of architectural drawings of the original construction of the Mount Pleasant Community Centre and pool. The drawings depict site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and landscape plan. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Architectural: LEG2285.05840 to .05846
Structural: LEG2285.05847
Structural, pool: LEG2285.05848 to .05853
Mechanical: LEG2285.05854 to .05855
Engineered timber and hardware: LEG2285.05856 to .05858
Landscape: LEG2285.05859

3350 South-west Marine Drive, Vancouver, B.C. [Point Grey Golf and Country Club]

File consists of architectural drawings of various addition and alteration projects for the clubhouse of the Point Grey Golf and Country Club. The drawings depict site plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details schedules, schematics and a perspective rendering. The file includes drawings of the following projects:

Additions and alterations, 1937: LEG2285.27146 to .21750
Additions and alterations, 1950: LEG2285.21751 to .21755
Additions to women's lounge and kitchen, 1953: LEG2285.21756
Addition to Pro Shop, 1956: LEG2285.21757
Additions and alterations, 1960: LEG2285.21758 to .21770
Plans for temporary clubhouse, 1960?: LEG2285.21771 to .21772

476 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. [Insulation Industries Ltd. building]

File consists of architectural drawings of an office and warehouse building for Insulation Industries Ltd. The drawings site plans, foundation plans, depict floor plans, elevations, sections and details. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original construction (architectural), [1954?]: LEG2285.32421 to .32424
Original construction (structural), [1954?]: LEG2285.32425
New Zonolite plans, 1956: LEG2285.32426 to .32431

5445 Baillie Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Oakridge School]

File consists of architectural drawings of Oakridge School. The drawings depict a key plan, site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original construction (architectural), 1960: LEG2285.10329 to .10344
Original construction (structural), 1960: LEG2285.10345 to .10347
Addition and site plan, 1962: LEG2285.10348 to .10354, .10359
Addition (engineered lumber), 1962: LEG2285.10355 to .10357

6265 Kerr Street, Vancouver, B.C. [South Vancouver Community Centre]

File consists of architectural drawings of South Vancouver Community Centre (Killarney Park Community Hall). The drawings depict plot plans, site plans, foundation plans, grading plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and perspective renderings. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Grading plans, 1961: LEG2285.33196
Architectural, 1961-1962: LEG2285.33197 to .33200, 07326 to .07338 and 33130 to 33145
Structural, 1961: LEG2285.33146 to .33151
Mechanical, 1961: LEG2285.33152 to .33158
Precast roof panels, 1962: LEG2285.07339 to .07350
Structural design of swimming pool roof beams, 1962: LEG2285.07351 to .07354
Engineered timber beams for community centre building, Mar. 1962: LEG2285.07355 to .07360

6907 Elliott Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Sir Charles Kingsford Smith School]

File consists of architectural drawings depicting the original construction and subsequent addition to Sir Charles Kingsford Smith School. The drawings depict site plan, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections and details.

Projects documented in the file include:
Original construction (architectural), 1954: LEG2285.02547 to .02560
Original construction (structural), 1954: LEG2285.02561 to .02564
Addition (architectural), 1957: LEG2285.02565 to .02569
Addition (structural), 1957: LEG2285.02570 to .02571
School Board standard interior fittings drawings: LEG2285.02572 to .02586

701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C. [TD Tower and Eaton's Department Store]

File consists of architectural drawings of tenant spaces in the south office tower (TD Tower), as well as a small number of drawings of the Eaton's Department Store and connecting spaces to Vancouver Centre Mall. The drawings depict floor plans, elevations, sections and details. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Renovations to B.C. Law Courts offices in office tower, 1972: LEG2285.15228 to .15244
Eaton' store mezzanine and main floors, 1972: LEG2285.15260 to .15270 and .33179 to .33177
Design of Federal Court of Canada offices in office tower, 1972: LEG2285.33244 to .33248
Toronto Dominion Bank branch renovations, 1976: LEG2285.15271 to .15277
Tenant design drawings, various floors, TD Tower: LEG2285.15245 to .15259, LEG2285.15280 to .15283
Corridor link to Vancouver Centre Mall, 1977: LEG2285.15278 to .15279

7455 Maple Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Dr. R.E. McKechnie Elementary School]

File consists of architectural drawings of Dr. R.E. McKechnie Elementary School. The drawings depict site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and details. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original construction (architectural), 1956-1958: LEG2285.13395 to .13402
Original construction (structural), 1956-1958: LEG2285.13403 to .13408
Site plan for location of portables, 1958: LEG2285.13409

750 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Castle Hotel]

File consists of architectural drawings of the Castle Hotel (later, Kings Castle Hotel).The drawings depict floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Redevelopment of building, 1911: LEG2285.14164 to .14168
Renovations, 1940s? to 1950s?: LEG2285.14169 to 14172
Installation of roof sign for Pacific Western Airlines, 1960: LEG2285.14173
Renovations, 1958: LEG2285.14174 to .14190
Renovations, 1971: LEG2285.14191 to .14200, 14203
Renovations to rooms, ca. 1970: LEG2285.14201 to .14202
Renovations to lounge, 1972: LEG2285.14204 to .14206

755 Templeton Drive, Vancouver, B.C. [Templeton Junior High School]

File consists of architectural drawings of Templeton Junior High School (later, Templeton Secondary School). The drawings depict plot plans, site plans, drainage plans, footing plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes drawings of the following projects:

First unit, 1926: LEG2285.24922 to .24938
Addition, 1927?: LEG2285.24939 to .24951
Third unit, 1928?: LEG2285.24952 to .24969
Alterations to Assembly Hall, 1930: LEG2285.24970
Classroom addition, 1945: LEG2285.24971 to .24985
Various small alteration projects, 1952: LEG2285.24986 to .24999
Glulam beams for gymnasium, 1953: LEG2285.25000
Northern and north-eastern additions, 1961-1962: LEG2285.25001 to .25053
Addition for vocational shops, 1963: LEG2285.25054 to .25065
Installation of portables, 1966-1968: LEG2285.25066 to .25079
Alterations for new library, 1969: LEG2285.25080 to .25083

Hastings Park, Vancouver, B.C. [Empire Stadium]

File consists of architectural drawings of a stadium for the British Empire Games (Empire Stadium) and Rupert Substation. The drawings depict plot plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and a perspective rendering. The file includes drawings of the following projects:

Original construction, 1953: LEG2285.21904 to .21942
Additions to stadium, 1958: LEG2285.21943 to .21950
Additions and alterations, and temporary bleachers, 1960: LEG228521951 to .21961
Coaches booth on stadium roof, 1961: LEG2285.21962
New offices for BC Lions Football Club, 1977: LEG2285.21963 to .21968
Rupert Substation, 1976: LEG2285.21969 to .21980

Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver, B.C. [B.C. Building]

File consists of architectural drawings of the B.C. Building. The drawings depict site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and a perspective rendering. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original design, 1953: LEG2285.14651 to .14667
Addition to Tea terrace, 1962: LEG2285.14668 to .14680
Addition for B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, 1971: LEG2285. 14681 to .14705

Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver, B.C. [Bloedel Conservatory]

File consists of architectural drawings of the Bloedel Conservatory, referred to on the drawings as the Little Mountain Upper Reservoir Project. The drawings depict a park master plan, site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details, landscaping, schedules and a perspective rendering. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Park master plan: LEG2285.26844
Architectural: LEG2285.26845 to .26869
Structural: LEG2285.26870 to .26873
Mechanical: LEG2285.26874 to .26879
Laminated beams: LEG2285.26880 to .26884
Roof structure: LEG2285.26885 to .26887

Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver, B.C. [Quarry House Restaurant]

File consists of architectural drawings of the Quarry House Restaurant. The drawings depict a location plan, site plan, floor plans, reflected ceiling plan, roof plan, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Architectural: LEG2285.26822 to .26835
Structural: LEG2285.26836
Laminated roof and floor beams: LEG2285.26867 to .26843

South False Creek, Vancouver, B.C. [Portable Classroom Unit]

File consists of architectural drawings and photographs of a portable classroom unit to be moved from the Langara campus to a site north of the intersection of Scantlings and School Green in what is now the south-west corner of Charleson Park. The drawings depict site plans, foundation plan, sections, details and specifications. The photographs depict the units at their original location.