City of Vancouver Archives

[Upper Capilano Canyon bridge]

AM54-S4-: Br P41
Item
Dec. 1951

Part of Major Matthews collection

Demolition of trestle bridge spanning Hastings Creek on Lynn Valley Road

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-832
Item
May 1952

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Photograph shows a partially demolished bridge, and a road extending north.

West side of upper Capilano Canyon

AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-838
Item
Apr. 1952

Part of Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association fonds

Notes on the back of the photograph read: "Temporary suspension bridge for working crew of Cleveland Dam."

Suspension Bridge, Capilano Canyon

AM1376-: CVA 72-54
Item
[between 1950 and 1952]

Part of City of Vancouver Archives photograph collection

Totem Poles, Capilano Canyon

AM1376-: CVA 72-55
Item
[between 1950 and 1952]

Part of City of Vancouver Archives photograph collection

Item is a photograph of a man standing with two totem poles in Capilano Canyon.

Suspension Bridge, Capilano Canyon

AM1376-: CVA 72-59
Item
[between 1950 and 1952]

Part of City of Vancouver Archives photograph collection

Item is a photograph of a man and a woman crossing the suspension bridge at Capilano Canyon.

Dr. Chow and Family Leaving for U.S.A. - Ed and Lil Fishing - Bob Lee at Suspension Bridge

AM1601-S1-: 2013-033.07
Item
[ca. 1955]

Part of Harry Lin Chin fonds

Item is a film showing a group of men leaving Harry Chin's house at 1118 Powell Street, people in and standing around a Cadillac, a family fishing excursion and scenes at the Capilano Suspension Bridge.

[Traffic on approach to Lion's Gate bridge]

AM54-S4-: Br P57
Item
Nov. 1955

Part of Major Matthews collection

[Water surging under Capilano Creek Bridge]

AM54-S4-: Out P812.09
Item
Nov. 2, 1955

Part of Major Matthews collection

Second Narrows crossing

Part of City of Vancouver Archives technical and cartographic drawing collection

Item is an architectural drawing of a Second Narrows crossing, bridging Vancouver and North Vancouver. The drawing consists of an elevation of the bridge, as well as a plan of the bridge and the north and south approaches.

Falsework Pier No 4 Under Construction Mar. 28, 1958

AM54-S4-: Br P68.2
Item
Mar 28, 1958

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows the Second Narrows C.P.R. bascule bridge. Construction progress photograph.

No. 30 [Second Narrows bridge construction]

AM54-S4-: Br P73.14
Item
Sept. 8, 1959

Part of Major Matthews collection

Construction progress photograph.

Vancouver honeymoon

Part of City of Vancouver Archives sound recording and moving image collection

Film is a travelogue showcasing scenery, attractions and industry in the Vancouver area. Film contains general and aerial views of Vancouver, plus sequences of the harbour, Vancouver International Airport, Stanley Park, UBC, the Vancouver International Festival and the PNE. Industry is depicted through shots of a sawmill, a fish cannery, a foundry and a shipyard (where the vessel Yukon is launched). Water sports, golf and skiing at Grouse Mountain are shown, as well as Queen Elizabeth Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Granville Street at night and a White Spot drive-in. Individuals involved with the production of the film include: Jim Richardson (script), David Bennett (director), A.J.H. Pullinger (cinematography), Norma Jackson (editing), Lloyd Stump (sound), Saba Bros. Limited (gowns), Marguerite Roozeboom (art direction), recorded by Telesound, Lew Perry (producer).

Return Victorious!

AM1545-: 2013-020.29
Item
1962

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Item is a film showing the North Vancouver School Band welcomed back to Vancouver after having won the Canadian National Exhibition band championship. Band members are greeted at the CPR station by family members. North Vancouver Mayor William Angus, and school board Chairman Robert S. Thorpe speak. The band travels in a procession of cars across Lion's Gate Bridge and through North Vancouver to a school auditorium. Various shots of cameramen filming the event throughout. Individuals involved include: Doug McKay (camera operator), Lew Weekes (camera operator), Ronald Wood (Director). Produced by Astra Productions.

[Aerial view looking south of the] District of North Vancouver [between Seymour and Lynn Creeks]

AM54-S4-: Air P97.2
Item
Feb. 23, 1962

Part of Major Matthews collection

Oblique view. Photograph shows Second Narrows, old and new Second Narrows Highway bridge, Indian Reserve No. 2 and Maplewood.

Capilano Suspension Bridge and Canyon

AM1052-: AM1052 P-2142
Item
[196-?]

Part of City of Vancouver Archives postcard collection

Item is a postcard showing the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Canyon. Caption on back of postcard: "World famous cable suspended bridge. 450 ft. in length and 230 ft. above the Capilano River. Truly one of Vancouver's beauty spots."