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Strathcona Porch Project photographs

File consists of photographs showing residences belonging to the Strathcona Porch Project, porches under construction, views of the neighbourhood and plan drawings of porches. Photographs were taken by Bill Jeffries, except for a few marked as taken by Judy Oberlander, and this set was later used by Jeffries for giving various lectures on the Strathcona Porch Project.

Project 2, area a-2 : proposed property acquisitions project 2

Item is a map showing boundaries of project in area a, property to be acquired, proposed street widening and city owned property included. Annotations show boundaries of project areas, property too be acquired, proposed street widening and properties already owned by the City. Map has been noted as Preliminary.

Project 2: identification plan

Item is a map showing city owned property, adjacent lots in same ownership, non-adjacent lots in same ownership, property to be acquired, streets and lanes to be acquired, the boundaries of project 2 clearance, the boundaries of project 1 clearance and the realignment of Raymur Avenue in the area from Railway Street in the north to Atlantic Street in the south and from Clark Drive in the east to Main Steet in the west.

Project 2, area a-2 : condition of buildings

Item is a map showing condition of buildings (ranging from very good to very poor) and sites without buildings in use for storage or parking in the area from Railway Street in the north to Atlantic Street in the south and from Clark Drive in the east to Main Street in the west.

Project 2, part of area "a" : plan of redevelopment

Item is a map showing the boundaries of clearance areas for projects 1 and 2, the proposed land use (residential, commercial, industrial or school and park sites), the proposed ultimate street system, the new streets and lanes in projects 1 and 2, the easements in projects 1 and 2, the sites in project 2 not to be acquired and the buildings in projects 1 and 2 to be retained.

Project 2, part of area "a" : condition of buildings

Item is a map showing the condition of buildings (ranging from very good to very poor) within the boundaries of project 2, area "a". The map also shows the boundaries of project 2 clearance, the boundaries of project 1 clearance and the realignment of Raymur Avenue.

Redevelopment project no. 2 area a-6, including existing blocks 72, 73, 87, 88, D.L. 196 : site plan and general location of utilities plan no. 3

Item is a map created to depict utilities in the proposed project 2 area 6. The map shows fire alarms, sewer lines, water lines, gas lines, underground telephone lines, underground power lines, underground vaults, and curbs. Also noted are existing buildings which may be cleared in future projects, existing buildings in immediate vicinity of area a-6 which may remain, existing subdivisions to be cancelled, easement boundaries, approximate elevations at street intersections, approximate locations at contours and areas for disposal ("private development" and "public housing").

Part of area "a" : plan of redevelopment, Strathcona

Item is a map showing the boundaries of project 1, project 2 and scheme 3, the proposed land use, the propsed ultimate street system, the new streets and lanes in projects 1 and 2, the easements in projects 1 and 2, the sites in project 2 not to be acquired, the buildings in projects 1 and 2 to be retained and the area a-6 (north) in the area from Railway Street in the north to Atlantic Street in the south and from Clark Drive in the east to Main Street in the west.

Project 2, part of area "a" : identification plan

Item is a map showing city owned property, adjacent lots in same ownership, non-adjacent lots in same ownership, property to be acquired, streets and lanes to be acquired, the boundaries for project 2 clearance, the boundaries for project 1 clearance and the realignment of Raymur Ave for the area from Railway Street in the north to Atlantic Street in the south and from Clarke Drive in the east to Main Street in the west.

Attached label indicates that the map was approved by Council Sept. 17, 1963.

Project 2, part of area "a" : plan of redevelopment

Item is a map showing the boundaries of clearance areas for projects 1 and 2, the proposed land use (residential, commercial, industrial or school and park sites), the proposed ultimate street system, the new streets and lanes in projects 1 and 2, the easements in projects 1 and 2, the sites in project 2 not to be acquired and the buildings in projects 1 and 2 to be retained in the area from Burrard Inlet in the north to Atlantic Street in the south and from Clark Drive in the east to Main Street in the west.

Attached label indicates that the map was approved by Council Sept. 17, 1963.

Project 2, part of area "a" : existing utilities, gas, electricity and telephone

Item is a map showing the gas lines, the overhead and underground electricity lines, the overhead and underground telephone lines, the fire alarms underground, the boundaries of project 2 clearance, the boundaries of project 1 clearance and the realignment of Raymur Avenue in the area from Railway Street in the north to Atlantic Street in the south and from Clark Drive in the east to Main Street in the west.

Attached label indicates that the map was approved by Council Sept. 17, 1963.

Project 2, part of area "a" : existing utilities, water and sewer

Item is a map showing the water pipes (10" and over), the sewers (15" and over), the direction of sewer flow, the boundaries of project 2 clearance, the boundaries of project 1 clearance and the realignment of Raymur Avenue in the area from Burrard Inlet in the north to Atlantic Street in the south and from Clark Drive in the east to Main Street in the west.

Attached label indicates that the map was approved by Council Sept. 17, 1963.

Project 2, part of area "a" : pavements, curbs and sidewalks

Item is a map showing the types of pavement, the curbs and gutters, the sidewalks, the boundaries of project 2 clearance, the boundaries of project 1 clearance and the realignment of Raymur Avenue from Railway Street in the north to Atlantic Street in the south and from Clark Drive in the east to Main Street in the west.

Attached label indicates that the map was approved by Council Sept. 17, 1963.

Project 2, part of area "a" : condition of buildings

Item is a map showing the condition of buildings (ranging from very good to very poor), the boundaries of project 2 clearance, the boundaries of project 1 clearance and the realignment of Raymur Avenue in the area from Burrard Inlet in the north to Atlantic Street in the south and from Clark Drive in the east to Main Street in the west.

Attached label indicates that the map was approved by Council Sept. 17, 1963.

Project 2, part of area "a" : aerial photograph

Item is a map in the form of an aerial photograph, which depicting the part of the city covered by the project: from Railway Street in the north to Prior Street in the south and from Clark Drive in the east to Main Street in the west.

Attached label indicates that the map was approved by Council Sept. 17, 1963.

The Strathcona porch project

Item is a documentary film about the neighbourhood of Strathcona, its history, and a project to promote the beautification/renovation of many of the front porches of the neighbourhood.

The film is divided into four sections. The first section (The Strathcona neighbourhood) is a history of the neighbourhood, and discusses a twenty year renovation ban and the effects it had on the community. It includes footage of many Strathcona houses and porches before the renovations, street scenes of Chinatown and the general neighbourhood, Strathcona community garden, Strathcona School, local community centre, Buddhist temple, East Pender Street, the Strathcona Ukrainian Hall, Hawks Avenue, Keefer Street, and East Georgia Street. The second section (History and process) is a history of the Porch project and an explanation of how it works. It includes an interview with Nora Kelly, from the Strathcona Residents Association, in which she discusses the history of the project, and a short clip from the news program Chinatown Today (1994-04-24). The third section (Getting down to work) is a review of the project results. It discusses the conditions for selecting houses appropriate for the project, how the funding worked, and the execution of the renovations. These subjects are illustrated with footage of porches before renovation, during demolition, and during the renovation process. It also includes interviews about the renovation with homeowner Paul Burke, Judy Oberlander (Porch Project Heritage Planner), and several unnamed contractors. The fourth section (Results) discusses the outcomes of the renovation efforts. It includes footage of completed porch restorations and an interview with Paul Burke about the effect of the restoration on his home.

East End project area

Item shows building types and proposed layout of buildings and streets in Strathcona as part of the 1957 Vancouver Redevelopment Study.

City of Vancouver redevelopment : project 1, area A-1 : detailed plan of redevelopment

Item is a map showing housing types, new streets and lanes, easements, and buildings to be retained as part of Project 1, and the boundaries of areas A1.1, A1.2, and A1.3. Base map shows streets, outlines of buildings, and topographic contour lines for the area from Main Street to Glen Drive and Alexander Street to Atlantic Street.

City of Vancouver redevelopment : project 1, area A-1 : detailed plan of redevelopment

Item is a map showing housing types, new streets and lanes, easements, and buildings to be retained as part of Project 1, and the boundaries of areas A1.1, A1.2, and A1.3. Base map shows streets, outlines of buildings, and topographic contour lines for the area from Main Street to Glen Drive and Alexander Street to Atlantic Street.

City of Vancouver redevelopment : project 1, area A-1 : identification plan : property included in acquisition program

Item is a map showing boundaries of clearance areas in Strathcona and ownership of property included in the acquisition program. Base map is bounded by Main Street, Glen Drive, Alexander Street, and Atlantic Street, and shows streets, legal descriptions, schools, parks and Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railway lines.

City of Vancouver redevelopment : project 1, area A-1 : identification plan : property included in acquisition program

Item is a map showing boundaries of clearance areas in Strathcona and ownership of property included in the acquisition program. Base map is bounded by Main Street, Glen Drive, Alexander Street, and Atlantic Street, and shows streets, legal descriptions, schools, parks and Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railway lines.

City of Vancouver redevelopment : project 1, area A-1 : identification plan : property included in acquisition program (status of property acquisition and demolition)

Item is a map showing boundaries of clearance areas in Strathcona and ownership of property included in the acquisition program. Further annotations show the status of property acquisition and demolition. Base map is bounded by Main Street, Glen Drive, Alexander Street, and Atlantic Street, and shows streets, legal descriptions, schools, parks and Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railway lines.

City of Vancouver redevelopment : project 1, area A-1 : identification plan : property included in acquisition program

Item is a Planning Department map showing ownership of property included in the acquisition program. Base map is bounded by Main Street, Glen Drive, Alexander Street, and Atlantic Street, and shows streets, legal descriptions, schools, parks and Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railway lines.

City of Vancouver redevelopment : project 2, area A-2

Item is a map annotated with numbers, letters, and outlines on some properties in the Strathcona area. The significance of the annotations is unclear. Base map shows streets and legal addresses from Main Street to Clark Drive and the waterfront to Atlantic Street.

Baseball City League presenting trophies

Item is a photograph showing either Joe Brown or Stacey Hann of the International Longshoreman's Association (I.L.A.) team receiving a medal. Teammate Ab Mortimer is also visible just behind.

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