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Urbanarium presents Builders of Vancouver[:] a lecture series

Item is a postcard printed with images of two landmark buildings completed in 1957, the BC Electric Building and the Vancouver Public Library. The names of the buildings' architects, Thompson Berwick Pratt & Partners, and Semmens & Simpson, respectively, are printed below the images. This postcard is an advertisement for a lecture series organized by the Urbanarium Development Society in 1992.

Vancouver's spectacular World's Fair 86

Item is a postcard showing the Expo '86 fairgrounds. Caption on the back of postcard: "Crowds of visitors wander through the many attractions to be found here. The Pink Zone contains the Air Plaza on the left, while in the centre, the monorail glides along. Behind the Air Plaza can be seen the glass roof of the handsome British Columbia Pavilion."

Expo 86, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard showing the Expo '86 site. Caption on back of postcard: "The world is coming to British Columbia in 1986 to visit the World's Exposition on transportation and communication. This magical event will feature over 80 participating nations, provinces, states and corporations all saluting the future. As this evening scene depicts, Vancouver will be the place to be in 1986."

World's Fair 86

Item is a postcard showing the Expo '86 fairgrounds. Caption on the back of postcard: "Expo '86, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The space tower ride offers an impressive view of both Expo '86 and Vancouver for those who enjoy heights. In the foreground, the R.C.M.P. Musical Ride drill team prepare for one of their twice-daily shows at the Kodak Pacific Bowl."

Expo 86 Fairsite, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard showing three images of the Expo 86 site. Caption on back of postcard: "The north shore of False Creek, as depicted in these photos, has transformed in four short years from an industrial area to a futuristic fairsite of Expo 86. The Stadium at B.C. Place, the world's largest air-supported building, and the geodesic Expo Centre will be landmarks in Vancouver for years to come."

Expo 86, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard showing the Land Plaza at Expo 86. Caption on back of postcard: "The Land Plaza features an international traffic jam celebrating the World's most colorful modes of transportation from beast of burden to 18 wheel trucks." The back of the postcard includes personal correspondence addressed to John Mercs.

Expo 86 Fairsite, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard showing an aerial photograph of Vancouver featuring the Expo 86 site. Caption on back of postcard: "Located on the north shore of False Creek, the site of Expo 86 is truly magnificent. Covering over 165 acres and featuring over 80 participants, the world is coming to British Columbia in 1986."

Expo Centre, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard showing the Expo Centre. Caption on back of postcard: "Opening May 2, 1985, one full year before Expo 86, Expo Centre is more than a taste of Expo 86. It's an entire experience all its own. A visit here will take you to an exhibition hall of the future with the latest in computer graphics and a kinetic light sculpture. Three theatres take you on visual voyages you'll never forget. Also included in this geodesic sphere is an amazing scale model of the entire exposition site. Expo Centre is unlike anything you've ever experienced before."

Expo 86, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard showing three images of the Expo 86 site. Caption on back of postcard: "Three memorable sites at Expo 86. Expo Centre, featuring its Omnimax Theatre, the ultra modern mono rail and the British Columbia Pavilion with the BC Place Stadium as its backdrop."

English Bay

Item is a postcard printed with an image of English Bay and the West End as seen from the southern end of the Burrard Bridge. A marina and the Coast Guard building are pictured in the foreground.

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