Two women on suspension bridge
- AM1523-S5-1-F116-: 2008-010.3717
- Item
- [1913]
Part of Paul Yee fonds
Two women on suspension bridge
Part of Paul Yee fonds
Lions Gate Bridge at night from Stanley Park
Part of Leslie F. Sheraton fonds
Part of Ernie Reksten fonds
Item is a photograph showing a view downtown taken near Broadway and Birch.
Part of Samuel S. Magoffin fonds
Item is an amateur film showing people with dogs in the snow and Sam and Margaret Magoffin with her parents, the Boalts, having a picnic in the woods, at the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and then at the beach where the men change a tire on the car. Also included in the film are scenes taken at home with the women knitting and sewing, Margaret and her parents exiting the Devonshire Hotel and entering a car with the courthouse in the background, people waving from the back of a train, and Sam and Margaret standing by a window.
1st Narrows Bridge construction
Main Street Bridge looking south at B.C.E. barns
Second Narrows Bridge, old and new
Tillicum on the Capilano Suspension Bridge
Tillicum on the Capilano Suspension Bridge
Chevron stage beside Isadora's underneath Granville Street Bridge
Canopy for stage on grass underneath Granville Street Bridge
Vancouver live : Centennial highlights
Item is a videocassette containing twelve clips of ‘Centennial Highlights’, broadcast on VU13’s ‘Vancouver Live’. Each short segment is on a different subject and presented by a different presenter.
00:00-01:47, Clip 1: ‘Intro - 100 yrs old’ (Presenter: Laurier LaPierre)
01:53-03:15, Clip 2: ‘Van Horne - Railway Terminus’ (Presenter: Douglas Miller)
03:16-04:46, Clip 3: ‘The Big Fire’ (Presenter: Bob Spence)
04:53-06:15, Clip 4: ‘9 O’Clock Gun’ (Presenter: Rick Forchuk)
06:18-07:37, Clip 5: ‘First City Council & City Hall’ (Presenter: David Kincaid)
07:39-09:13, Clip 6: ‘Joe Fortes’ (Presenter: Linden Soles)
09:19-11:05, Clip 7: ‘”Komagata Maru”’ (Presenter: Doriana Temolo)
11:08-12:30, Clip 8: ‘(Same as #2, different Host)’ (See Clip 2)
12:33-13:55, Clip 9: ‘Troops leave Vancouver to Fight’ (Presenter: Ted Friend)
13:56-15:33, Clip 10: ‘Orpheum Theatre’ (Presenter: Wayne Cox)
15:36-17:22, Clip 11: ‘Lions Gate Bridge’ (Presenter: Maria LeRose)
17:27-19:04, Clip 12: ‘Pier D burns’ (Presenter: Chris Hebb)
Clip 8 is the same as Clip 2, including the presenter, contrary to the supplied information in the clip title.
CKVU-DT
Lighting of the Lion's Gate Bridge
Lighting of the Lion's Gate Bridge
Lighting of the Lion's Gate Bridge
Lighting of the Lion's Gate Bridge
Lighting of the Lion's Gate Bridge
Lighting of the Lion's Gate Bridge
Pond and bridge at 8578 Adera Street
Item is a photograph showing the garden at 8578 Adera Street after improvements undertaken for the Make Vancouver Sparkle contest. Item was submitted to the Make Vancouver Sparkle contest in the most improved garden category.
Item is a photograph showing the garden at 8578 Adera Street after improvements undertaken for the Make Vancouver Sparkle contest. Item was submitted to the Make Vancouver Sparkle contest in the most improved garden category.
Water feature at 8578 Adera Street
Item is a photograph showing the garden at 8578 Adera Street after improvements undertaken for the Make Vancouver Sparkle contest. Item was submitted to the Make Vancouver Sparkle contest in the most improved garden category.
[View of the Lions Gate Bridge from Prospect Point]
[View of a ship and tugboat passing under the Lions Gate Bridge from Prospect Point]
Part of Douglas Stewart Scott fonds
Item is an amateur film which captures shots of the New Westminster Bridge (also known as the Frasier River Swing Bridge) and the Pattullo Bridge. In the film, the swing mechanism of the New Westminster Bridge is shown as ships pass through, and the span then returns to allow the waiting vehicle traffic to pass. Following shots capture a man climbing on the underside of the through arch Pattullo Bridge.
Flowers, horses, painting Pattullo Bridge
Part of Douglas Stewart Scott fonds
Item is an amateur film which captures flowers, trees, and foliage, with the British Columbia Parliament buildings at times visible in the background; and women riding horses and playing with a dog. The latter half of the film captures labourers painting the Pattullo Bridge (New Westminster, B.C.) while hoisted on pulleys or simply free climbing. The workers, covered with paint themselves, pose together at the end of the film.
1 Fiji - bridge replacing, old 1 shilling bridge
2 Fiji - bridge replacing, old 1 shilling bridge
Seens [scenes] of Van[couver], Capilano, Stanley Park
Part of City of Vancouver Archives sound recording and moving image collection
Item is a film showing various scenes around Vancouver. The first half of this film documents a Gray Line Tours bus trip through Vancouver and second half contains scenes showing landmarks of Vancouver and surrounding areas. Film contains footage showing: Empress of Japan Figurehead in Stanley Park, U.B.C., Chinatown, Hotel Georgia, Lion's Gate Bridge, Court House, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Capilano Golf and Country Club, Prospect Point, Stanley Park, views of downtown and North Shore Mountains from Little Mountain, City Hall, sailboats in Burrard Inlet, and Swimmers at Kits Beach.
Horse races and Shetland Ponies, Virginia and Family
Part of City of Vancouver Archives sound recording and moving image collection
Item is a film containing footage of a pageant, people riding horses and ponies, the Capilano Suspension Bridge and surrounding area, the Capilano River valley and surrounding trails, orchestra at Malkin Bowl, a picnic, children playing in backyard and wading pool (possibly at 3846 West 10th), May Day Parade in downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park gardens, George Vancouver statue and City Hall campus, Vancouver skyline view from City Hall and children playing in grassy area.
Part of City of Vancouver Archives sound recording and moving image collection
Item is a color film which details the steps involved in constructing the Lions Gate Bridge (First Narrows Bridge) across the First Narrows of the Burrard Inlet (Vancouver, B.C.) in 1937 and 1938. The film, which appears to be professionally produced, captures the entire construction and assembly process, including the cutting of a road through Stanley Park, preparation of cofferdams and caissons, foundation pouring, erection of the main towers, hoisting and attaching cables, insertion of stiffening trusses, bridge surface pouring, application of protective paint, and other finishing touches, including the installation of sculptor Charles Marega's lions. The film also captures shots of key contributors A.J.T. Taylor and John Anderson, as well as the first cars to cross the span from end to end.
Flying scenes B.C. Coast, 1946-1960
Part of City of Vancouver Archives sound recording and moving image collection
Item is a film showing airplane scenes of the B.C. Coast including a seaplane parked near cabin on lake, aerial footage of mountains, rivers and populated regions along the B.C. Coast, float planes and aerial footage of Vancouver and the Lion's Gate Bridge.
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).
Foundations and substructure for Port Mann Bridge
Item is an industrial film. Film contains animated graphics and live-action footage showing the construction of seven concrete piers on the Fraser River and shots of bridge site and construction of bridge. The completed Port Mann Bridge is not shown. Film was sponsored by Perini Pacific Ltd. and produced by Lew Weekes.
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.
P.N.E. Grounds - Stanley Park - Picnic Party
Part of Harry Lin Chin fonds
Item is a film containing footage of the PNE grounds including rides, concession, and shows. Film also contains scenes of Stanley Park, Prospect Point, the Lions Gate Bridge and picnic scenes with family. Individuals in the film include: Mr. and Mrs. Poon, Mrs. Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Gum Lowe and Deby, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Chan, Judy.
Dr. Chow and Family Leaving for U.S.A. - Ed and Lil Fishing - Bob Lee at Suspension Bridge
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.
Part of Harry Lin Chin fonds
Item is a film showing the view from inside an automobile travelling the road along the Stanley Park causeway and going across the Lions Gate Bridge towards the North Shore. Film contains scenes from within the car, the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, aboard the ferry, scenes along the Malahat highway, Duncan, Ladysmith, Malahat Lookout, Victoria Auto Court Motel. The film concludes with a return trip to Vancouver, driving across the Granville Street Bridge, through downtown and across a viaduct.
Kits Day [VPD Police dog show and VW over Lions Gate]
Part of City of Vancouver Archives sound recording and moving image collection
Item is a film showing groups of people sitting and walking in a park or green space [probably at Kits Day], a police demonstration with German Shepherds in a park in a residential area, the view from inside a vehicle going over the Lion's Gate Bridge, a view of the bridge and the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal from the vehicle and views from aboard the ferry.
Vancouver, B.C. Cloverleaf - N. [north] End Granville Bridge
2nd Narrows Bridge under Construction
Vancouver, B.C. Burrard Bridge
Vancouver, B.C. N. [north] End Lion's Gate Bridge
Ambleside & West Lion's Gate Bridge
Vancouver, B.C. Cambie Br. [bridge]
Vancouver, B.C. Connaught Br. [Cambie Bridge] and west
S.S. Losmar : collision with 2nd Narrows Bridge
Part of Hugh Pickett fonds
Part of City of Vancouver Archives sound recording and moving image collection
Item is a promotional film for the British Properties Limited, Capilano Estates containing title cards. The film shows the properties including houses, the golf course, the tool house, the club house and surrounding landscape. The film also shows the clearing of land by British Properties.
Mixed reel - 1939 - King and Queen - Kew - lauching Teco III - San Francisco - Vancouver
Part of City of Vancouver Archives sound recording and moving image collection
Item is a film containing home movie footage showing the royal visit of Queen Elizabeth and King George VI to Vancouver in 1939, a trip to San Francisco, boats, parks and archery.