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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

Quan - Gow Harry family - 1935

Collector/curator's description reads: “1935, Vancouver. Quan Gow Family. Back row: Mary (1921-1991); and Allen (1919-2001). Front row (left to right): Dick (1925-2020); Der Shee Quan Gow (1892-1963); Joe (1931-2010); Jean (1928-1965); Gow "Harry" Quan (1892-1969); and Ben (1923-1989). Back row: Dorothy; Allen Quan (1919-2001).”

Wah - Yip and Emma with children - c.1911

Collector/curator's description reads: “C. 1911, Vancouver. Photo of Wah Yip and his wife Emma (formerly known as Emma Haywood) and their two children, Mary (left) and Winnie. They are an example of an early and rare, mixed-race marriage. The couple married relatively late in life: Wah was 35 and Emma was 30 when they married in Vancouver in March, 1908. Wah was listed as born in Victoria and his occupation was listed as "store keeper". Emma had been born in Nashville, Tennessee and on the marriage certificate she is listed as a "widow." The identified their home as 102 East Pender St in Vancouver. Interestingly, the two witnesses to their marriage were not Chinese, but had the surnames Arnault and Barbour. This photo was found in the album owned by the Methodist Church.”

Council Meeting Minutes : July 5, 1966

Vol. 093, pp. 85 - 128

Personnel matters - supplementary - auto allowance - Training Academy staff --, p. 91, 113
Personnel matters - supplementary - American Institute of Planners Conference - Portland, Oregon, Director of Planning --, p. 91, 113
Personnel matters - supplementary - National Association of Coroners Seminar - Miami Beach, Florida, City Coroner --, p. 91, 114
Personnel matters - supplementary - B.C. Association of Assessors 17th Annual Conference - Kelowna, B.C. --, p. 91, 114
Personnel matters - supplementary - International Association of Auditorium Managers National Convention - Las Vegas, Nevada, Mr. I. Dobbin, Theatre Manager --, p. 91, 114
Personnel matters - supplementary - auto allowance - Superintendent, Yards Branch, Engineering Department --, p. 91, 115
Property matters - sundries - acquisition for Fleming Street widening, south of 26th Avenue - 4206, 4230 and 4238 Dumphries Street --, p. 91, 117-118
'Bloodless Bullfights' [license Inspector to consider this type of entertainment] --, p. 91-92
Downtown Redevelopment Committee: negotiations regarding Blocks 42 and 52 --, p. 92-94
Freedom of the City of Vancouver - Mr. Arnold Webster --, p. 94
Report of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare, dated June 23, 1966 - recommendations - hospital matters [grants for construction] --, p. 94, 119
Report of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare, dated June 23, 1966 - recommendations - hospital matters - St. Paul's Hospital [phase 2 of expansion programme] --, p. 94, 119
Delegations - Mr. C.B. Delbridge 2897 Point Grey Road [regarding Development Permit Application: 2893 Point Grey Road] --, p. 90
Report of the Standing Committee of Council on Civic Government - civic recognition: B.C. Amateur Boxing Association and Vancouver Firefighters Athletic Club --, p. 95, 121
Report of the Standing Committee of Council on Finance - Vancouver Y.W.C.A. Capital Fund - request for grant --, p.95, 127
Report of the Standing Committee of Council on Civic Services - recommendation - directional signs on public street allowance: Boundary Road --, p. 95, 123
Report of the Standing Committee of Council on Civic Development - Botanical Gardens - Old Shaughnessy Golf Course --, p. 95, 125
Botanical Gardens Association [request withdrawal of application made to Civic Development Committee June 23, 1966] --, p. 95
Unfinished business - development permit application: 2893 Point Grey Road --, p. 96
Unfinished business - management consultants: survey regarding staff of Outside Workers --, p. 96
Unfinished business - increased financial assistance Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council --, p. 97
Consideration of by-laws - by-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law (amendment to Zoning District Plan and amendment to text) [By-law No. 3575] --, p. 97-98
Motions - allocation of land for lane puposes - [2351 West 2nd Avenue] --, p. 98
Motions - allocation of land for highway purposes - [portion of D.L. 3610 - Kitsilano Indian Reserve] --, p. 98
Motions - closing and stopping up, portion of lane, east of Namaimo Street, north of 38th Avenue --, p. 99
Motions - release of Council Agenda on Fridays --, p. 99
Notice of motion - after hours telephone service --, p. 99
Report of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare, dated June 23, 1966 - the Pilot Incorporated - request for grant --, p. 94, 120
Works and water matters - street and lane improvements [lane west Earles Street from Duke Street to lane south] --, p. 87, 101
Mayor's Progress Report - single men's hostel --, p. 96
Condolences: the late Police Constable L.W. Esau --, p. 85
Civic funeral: the late Constable L.W. Esau --, p. 85
Enquiries and other matters - Lost Lagoon [fountain is not operated on windy days] --, p. 85
Enquiries and other matters - hoarding - Harbour Park Development Project --, p. 86
Enquiries and other matters - alleged refusal of social assistance --, p. 86
Enquiries and other matters - Kitsilano Trestle [possible removal] --, p. 86
Enquiries and other matters - publication: "Through Lions Gate" [for presentation to visitors] --, p. 86
Enquiries and other matters - Council agenda [possibility of being prepared in advance] --, p. 86
Enquiries and other matters - duties and functions: Vancouver Parking Commission --, p. 86
Enquiries and other matters - ownership rights: False Creek --, p. 86
Finance matters - tender award report - [Contracts No. 29-66-3, 30-66-1] --, p. 90, 109
Communications and petitions - letters of appreciation: Master - Kaiwo Maru, Consulate General of Japan and Commanding Officer USS Richmond K. Turner --, p. 87
Works and water matters - closure of Templeton Drive between Broadway and 10th Avenue and portion of the lane south of Broadway east of Templeton Drive --, p. 87, 101-102
Licenses and claims matters - recommendation - accident on Connaught Bridge June 18, 1964 - Harold D. Payne Claim No. 5390 --, p. 88, 107
Finance matters - City of Vancouver: Financial Statement and Annual Report - 1965 --, p. 90, 108
Finance matters - Centennial Museum Project --, p. 90, 108
Finance matters - advertising space: The Columbian --, p. 90, 111
Finance matters - official representative of the City: "Miss Vancouver" --, p. 89, 110
Finance matters - local improvement costs --, p. 89, 110
Communications and petitions - Alderman Bell-Irving, leave of absence --, p. 87
Licenses and claims matters - recommendation - expropriation of City-owned lands by Canadian National Railway and proposed tunnel through a portion of the City --, p. 88, 107
Works and water matters - agreement for installation of water main under C.P.R. trackage on 57th Avenue between East and West Boulevard --, p. 87, 102
Building and planning matters - removal of liquor store 216 Carrall Street --, p. 88, 106
Building and planning matters - complaint regarding condition of properties: 1600 Block West 14th Avenue [Miss D.M. Andrew] --, p. 88, 106
Utilities and airport matters - Transportation Franchise Agreement --, p. 87, 104-105
Works and water matters - closing portion of 27th Avenue from Lillooet Street easterly --, p. 87, 103
Works and water matters - Napier Street end west of George Street in the D.L. 182 and the Montreal Trust Company --, p. 87, 102
Finance matters - acoustics: Council Chamber --, p. 88-89, 108-109

City by-laws

Series consists of official signed and sealed by-laws passed by City Council, the legislation of the governing body of the City of Vancouver. Series is complete from incorporation in April 1886. Many by-laws include appendices (e.g. financial data, maps, etc.). Arranged chronologically (i.e. in number order).

English Bay bath house

Item is an architectural design drawing for the English Bay Beach bathhouse. The drawing includes front, north and south elevations; exterior elevations of entrances and windows; and sections.

Vancouver (B.C.). Board of Park Commissioners

City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

  • AM1519
  • Fonds

Collection consists of published items collected by the City of Vancouver Archives. The items in this collection document many of the social and cultural events which have taken place in and around the City of Vancouver from 1860 to the present, and include: brochures, programs, advertising broadsheets, political commentaries, calling cards, menus and more.

501 Main Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Canadian Bank of Commerce branch]

File consists of architectural drawings of a Canadian Bank of Commerce branch building. The drawings depict a block plan, drainage plan, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original construction, architectural, 1914: LEG2285.10893 to .10896
Original construction, structural, 1914-1915: LEG2285.10897 to .10913
Alterations, 1959: LEG2285.10914 to .10918

5960 Fraser Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Trianon Roller Rink]

File consists of architectural drawings of additions and alterations to the Trianon Roller Rink (later, Postal Station "O"). The drawings depict plot plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and details. The file includes drawings of the following projects:

Alterations to fire exits, 1946: LEG2285.29575
Addition to building, 1947: LEG2285.29576
Alterations for postal station, 1958: LEG2285.29577 to .29579

3175 Grandview Highway, Vancouver, B.C. [British Ropes - Canadian factory]

File consists of architectural drawings of various buildings at the British Ropes - Canadian factory site. The drawings depict site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Addition to main building, boiler house, ropery, machine shop, and three new storage sheds, 1952: LEG2285.11428 to .11452
Existing signage to be moved from Granville Island to new location, 1953: LEG2285.11453
100-ton pre-stressing plant, 1955-1956: LEG2285.11454 to .11456
Various renovations, 1956-1959: LEG2285.11457 to .11461
Wire products building, 1963: 11462 to .11469
Office building, 1964: LEG2285.11470 to .11477

Foot of Columbia Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Evans, Colman & Evans site]

File consists of architectural drawings of Evans, Colman & Evans offices and other buildings at their site. 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:

Office building, 1944: LEG2285.09938 to .09940
Storage shed & bulkhead, 1945: LEG2285.09941 to .09948
New shed, 1950: LEG2285.09949 to .09952
Insurance plan of site, 1950: LEG2285.09953
Steel storage shed, 1951: LEG2285.09954 to .09955
5-ton crane, 1951: LEG2285.09956 to .09957
Extension to Pier 2, 1953: LEG2285.09958
Alterations to warehouse, 1958: LEG2285.33261

615-633 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C.

File consists of architectural drawings of a store building for the Hudson's Bay Co.. The drawings depict floor plans, elevations, sections and details. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original construction, architectural, 1933: LEG2285.09877 to .09882
Original construction, structural, 1933: LEG2295.09883
Mezzanine and store front alterations, 1950-1951: LEG2285.09884 to .09887
Store front renovations, 1962: LEG2285.09888

3010-3012 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, B.C.

File consists of architectural drawings of a coin laundry. The drawings depict floor plans and elevations. The drawings depict renovation of two existing stores and the layout of machines in the laundromat.

1316 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. [Banfield Apartments]

File consists of architectural drawings of the Banfield Apartments, located at Lots 8, 9 & 10 Blk 392 DL 536. The drawings depict a plot plan, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections and details. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original construction, 1938?: LEG2285.10431 to .10435
Penthouse apartment addition, 1952?: LEG2285.10436 to .10444
Basement suite addition, 1960s?: LEG2285.10445

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

1625 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Bekins Moving and Storage warehouse]

File consists of architectural drawings of a household goods storage warehouses for Bekins Moving and Storage at Lots 1-9 Blk 207 DL 526. The drawings depict plot plans, site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original warehouse, 1947: LEG2285.09761 to .09771
Roof sign framing and support, 1949: LEG2285.09772
Second warehouse building, 1954: LEG2285.09773 to .09776
Dispatch office renovations, 1956: LEG2285.09777

95 Kingsway Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. [McLean Motors]

File consists of architectural drawings of McLean Motors (later, Johnston Motors). The drawings depict a plot plan, floor plans, elevations, section, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Addition, architectural and structural, 1949: LEG2285.09633 to .09642
Various designs for signage, 1950s to 1960s?: LEG2285.09643 to .09647
Renovations to 2nd floor, 1967: LEG2285.09648

William K. Noppe, Architect

1885 Clark Drive, Vancouver, B.C. [McLennan, McFeely and Prior warehouse]

File consists of architectural drawings of a warehouse for McLennan, McFeely and Prior (later, Neon Products of Canada Ltd. plant). The drawings depict a site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections and details. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original construction, 1945: LEG2285.09672 to .09681
Addition to building for Neon Products, architectural, 1960: LEG2285.09682 to .09655
Addition to building for Neon Products, structural, 1960: LEG2285.09696 to .09699
Addition to building for Neon Products, steel framework, 1960: LEG2285.09700 to .09706
Site survey, 1960: LEG2285.09707

955 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. [James Richardson Building]

File consists of architectural drawings of an office building for James Richardson & Sons. The drawings depict floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Original construction, 1947: LEG2285.09708 to .09714
Alterations, 1958: LEG2285.09715 to .09719

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