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Scene on Burrard Inlet, site of the present City of Vancouver. Denman Street, English Bay. Cleared by Philip Oben, who died in Central Park, 1932

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-516
Item
[186-?]; reproduced [197-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

A note on the back of the photograph reads: "Granville and Hastings, ca. 1868."

[Vancouver Fire Department engine decorated for] Dominion Day parade

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-444
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[1887?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

A note on the back of the photograph mounting identifies the men riding in the fire engine: John W. McMorran, and A. W. Cameron.

[Studio portrait of John Morton, his first wife Jane Morton (nee Bailey) and their daughter Elizabeth]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-510
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[ca. 1880]; reproduced [197-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

[Studio portrait of Joseph Morton and Elizabeth Morton, children of John Morton]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-513
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[ca. 1883]; reproduced [197-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

[Studio portrait of John Morton, Ruth Morton, and Joseph Morton]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-515
Item
[ca. 1884]; reproduced [197-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

[View from the Hotel Vancouver]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-181
Item
[ca. 1885]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows buildings, streets, and waterfront area.

Cedar Mills, Cedar Cove, Vancouver, B.C. South side of Burrard Inlet, New Westminster District

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-820
Item
1885

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows buildings, cleared area, and surrounding wooded area.

[Group assembled on steps of Hastings Sawmill School]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-224
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11 June 1886

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

The photograph is accompanied by a note stating that the information written on the photograph (that the school's teacher was Miss Harknay, standing in the back row in a blouse with white buttons) is incorrect. The note also states that the teacher was Mr. T. W. Palmer (standing on the plank sidewalk in the photograph).

Vancouver, about end of 1886 (after fire), showing Cordova and Hastings Streets, and the City Wharf

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-222
Item
1886; reproduced [190-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows buildings, dirt roads, plank sidewalks, and the waterfront area. Various areas in the waterfront are labelled with letters.

[Cordova Street] - Inauguration of Vancouver, upon occasion of the terminus of the C. P. Railway being completed and arrival of first train from Montreal

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-25
Item
23 May 1887

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows arch and banners along Cordova Street, as well as flags and other decorations.

[Head and shoulders studio portrait of Malcolm McLean, first Mayor of Vancouver]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-734
Item
[1887?]; reproduced [192-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

[View of Coal Harbour from Vancouver]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-183
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[ca. 1887]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows part of Vancouver waterfront, Coal Harbour, Deadman's Island, and Stanley Park.

Thomas F. McGuigan, first City Clerk

AM336-S2---: CVA 677-1110
Item
ca 1888

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Item is a photograph on a photographer's mount, with an applied label reading "Thomas F. McGuigan. 1st city Clerk."

[View from the Hotel Vancouver]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-182
Item
[ca. 1888]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows buildings along and between Howe and Granville Streets, as well as the waterfront area.

[McCleery house, showing people in front yard]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-347
Item
[188-?]; reproduced [197-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows the house, surrounded by trees, and various men, women, and children in the front yard.

(Main St.) West Westminster Avenue, Vancouver

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-988
Item
[188-?]; reproduced [197-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows incomplete plank roads, a brick building in the foreground, and various other buildings in the background.

Foot of Marine Crescent, Vancouver, B.C.

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-519
Item
1889; reproduced [197-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows a man and a woman at the base of a large tree

Cordova St. Vancouver, B.C.

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-777
Item
1890 ; reproduced [193-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows dirt road, plank sidewalks, buildings, carts, and pedestrians. Businesses shown on the street include Thos. Dunn and Co. Hardware [8 Cordova Street]

Cambie Street Grounds, Sailors off H.M.S. Triumph and Caroline

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-458
Item
[ca. 1890]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows men standing in formation, spectators, and a circular tent in the foreground.

The Brunswick Hotel

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-5
Item
[ca. 1890]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows the front of the Brunswick Hotel (31 West Hastings), with a group of men standing on the sidewalk, and some men and women sitting in the windows.

Wm. Hood and John Hood with swan shot by John Hood at Lynn Creek, North Vancouver

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-866
Item
1891

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows a man and a teenager holding the wings of a swan which has been strung up by its feet.

[Wm. Hood and John Hood with swan shot by John Hood at Lynn Creek, North Vancouver]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-867
Item
1891

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows a man and a teenager holding the wings of a swan which has been strung up by its feet.

[Three boys at fence, including] Wm. Hood and Eddie Goddard

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-813
Item
1891

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

[Group gathered on top of the Secord Building]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-38
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[ca. 1892]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Vancouver World printing house

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-4
Item
1893

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Attached to the back of the photograph mount is a note indentifying the individuals in the photograph: Ernest Whitworth, Thomas Duncan, W. Galbraith, W. H. Bambridge, F. Fowler, George Bartley, C. Currie, J. Bowman.

[Interior of] B.C. Drugs

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-271
Item
1894

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows two men and one women at the counter area of the store. Various products are displayed on the shelves, and a poster advertisement for Diamond Dyes is on the front counter.

Lumbering, South Granville

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-755
Item
1895; reproduced [197-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows loggers and horses and engines in a cleared area next to railway tracks.

Central School at Pender and Cambie, Vancouver, B.C. [later the site of the Vancouver Community College] - Julie Eldridge, teacher, and her class

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-237
Item
[ca. 1897]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows class assembled on the steps of the school.

Central School at Pender and Cambie, Vancouver, B.C.; Julie Eldridge, teacher, and her class

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-260
Item
[1897?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Upper half of photograph shows the Central School building. The bottom half of the photograph shows students and teacher assembled on the steps of the school.

[Partially demolished Wesley Methodist Church, 545 Homer Street]

AM336-S3-3-: CVA 677-724
Item
1898; reproduced [192-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows the exterior of the church building in a state of partial demolition (windows removed, roof timbers exposed). Photograph also shows a passing cart, which appears to have been retouched.

[View along Granville Street looking south from the waterfront]

AM336-S3-3-: CVA 677-610
Item
[1898?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

An attached label reads: "Looking south on Granville Street, during the 'Klondyke Boom,' 1898-9. The Williams stone buildings on the right gives the key to the picture. The Royal Bank and Post office are now on either corner. - Philip Timms."
Notes on the back of the photograph contain information regarding the purchase of the photograph by the Hudson's Bay Company.

My home [William] Inge -1875 7th [Avenue] West, Van[couver], B.C.)

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-2
Item
[ca. 1898]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

[Head and shoulders studio portrait of] Mr. James

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-812
Item
[189-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

[McCleery family gathered around table in sitting room]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-344
Item
[189-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows two men and four women (including Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald McCleery) in a sitting room. Photograph also shows a piano, photographs, paintings, books, and other items in the room.

[Firefighters with engines in front of fire station]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-457
Item
[189-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows two horse-drawn fire engines, with fire fighters in engines and standing in front of engines with dogs. Engines are in front of fire station with garage doors closed.

[Group of men and one boy in front of a large tree]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-872
Item
[189-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

[Group of men and women eating strawberries at a picnic table]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-874
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[189-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

[Group of men, women, and children with flags in a park clearing]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-875
Item
[189-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

[Studio portrait of Mrs. Stella Eldridge, nee Smith]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-371
Item
[189-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

H.B. Abbott home, 720 Jervis Street - drawing room

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-203
Item
[189-?]; reproduced [1968?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

The C.P.R. "Vancouver Opera House," on Granville St. adjoining C.P.R. "Vancouver Hotel"

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-713
Item
[189-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows the building under construction, with scaffolding and piles of bricks on the ground, and construction workers on and in front of the structure.

[Celebration at West Hastings and Carrall Streets looking west]

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-27
Item
[1899?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows a band, horse drawn carriages, spectators, and a large horse-drawn structure decorated with Union Jack flags. Also shown are the Palace Hotel at 349 - 359 Carrall Street and the English Chop House at 377 Carrall Street.

H. B. Abbott home, 720 Jervis Street - dining room

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-204
Item
[189-?]; reproduced [1968?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Intermediate lacrosse club

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-1
Item
[189-?]

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

The photograph mount includes a listing of all individuals in the photograph: Sam J. Gothard, J. L. Marstrand, H. H. Allingham, C. W. Murray, W. C. Brown, A. Matheson, J. P. Reid, J. J. Reynolds, Percy G. Mason, Fred Murray, S. Morrison, Alex. Allan, W. A. Templeton, W. P. Chase, W. E. Foreman, Alf. Foreman, John Curran, Stanley Berwick, Stanley Keefer.