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Land subdivision--Vancouver (B.C.)
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Government precinct : major land ownerships

Map is a plan of the area bounded by Oak Street, Broadway, Yukon Street and Sixteenth Avenue, showing streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions. Map is hand coloured to show property owned by the City, Vancouver General Hospital, the Province of British Columbia, the B.C. Cancer Institute, and private owners within the 'Government Precinct' boundaries. Indicated are the locations of King Edward High School, Vancouver General Hospital, the Model School, Provincial Government building, City Hall, and a Refuge Home. Plan is labelled "G : 1960 March, 320-6A, Gov't Precinct 1957."

False Creek Indian Reserve, Burrard Inlet, B.C.

Map is a plan of Kitsilano Point showing the area currently known as Kitsilano Beach and Vanier Park. The map shows in detail the land designated as the Kitsilano Indian Reserve, including the location of the First Nations village on False Creek and the older village of Snauq. Indicated are the boundaries of the original reserve as constituted prior to Confederation, and the addition made by the Joint Commission on 15th June 1877. The map shows the location of First Nations homes and their owners as well as orchards, hops growing area, and cemetery; a legend on the right side of the map provides further explanation. Map also shows the location of the Canadian Pacific right of way, Tait's Mill, the Third Avenue Bridge, Sam Greer's house and garden on what is now known as Kitsilano Beach, as well as creeks and other physical characteristics of the land.

False Creek Indian Reserve, Burrard Inlet, B.C. : compiled from plans of record in the Dept. [Department] of Indian Affairs

Map is a plan of the Kitsilano Point area showing the area currently known as Kitsilano Beach and Vanier Park, and streets and blocks between Maple Street and Centre Street (Granville Street) and First Avenue to Third Avenue. The plan shows in detail the land designated as the Kitsilano Indian Reserve, including the original reserve as constituted prior to Confederation, the addition made by the Joint Commission on 15th June 1877, and land leased to Harrison Mills T. and T. Co. Map also shows the location of Canadian Pacific Railway land, the Vancouver and Lulu Island Railroad, Rat Portage Lumber Company, Tait's Mill, the Third Avenue Bridge and bathing beach. Annotations in ink indicate the location of Sam Greer's house and garden and nearby spring on what is now known as Kitsilano Beach. A note made on the front of the map by J.S. Matthews in 1930 reads "This blueprint was given me about 1928 by Mrs. J.Z. Hall, dau[ghter] of Sam Greer, and had evidently been attached to a letter from Hon. H.H. Stevens, M.P. to Mr. Greer, dated Ottawa, May 15, 1923 with enclosure from Dr. Scott Indian Office, Ottawa, 9th May 1923. The notation "House" and "Garden" were, when first received by me, on pencil, rudely written, perhaps by Mr. Greer himself (quite and most likely). The marks were inked in with Indian ink by me."

Plan of Hastings

Map is a plan of lots offered for auction in Hastings on 10th July 1869, indicating which lots were sold and which lots were reserved. Plan also shows the locations of government buildings, a church, a hospital, Oliver M. Hocking's house and stable, the road from New Westminster to Burrard Inlet, Mae N. (Broughton), and [bearing] to Moody's Mill. Pasted onto the front of the map is a typed note by J.S. Matthews, 1933, titled "First Sale of Lots, 1869 (City of Vancouver), Hocking's." The map was certified by Robert Beaver, C.C.L&W, as a true copy from the map in the Lands and Works Office, 21st June 1873. Also included with the map are drafts of the text by Major Matthews.

Plan of Hastings

Map is a photostatic copy of MAP 1037.01, showing a plan of lots offered for auction in Hastings on 10th July 1869 and indicating which lots were sold and which lots were reserved. Plan also shows the locations of government buildings, a church, a hospital, Oliver M. Hocking's house and stable, the road from New Westminster to Burrard Inlet, Mae N. (Broughton), and [bearing] to Moody's Mill. This map does not include the typed note by J.S. Matthews, 1933, titled "First Sale of Lots, 1869 (City of Vancouver), Hocking's." The map was certified by Robert Beaver, C.C.L&W, as a true copy from the map in the Lands and Works Office, 21st June 1873. Also included with the map are drafts of the text by Major Matthews.

Plan of Hastings

Map is a negative photostatic copy of a plan of lots offered for auction in Hastings on 10th July 1869, indicating which lots were sold and which lots were reserved. Plan also shows the locations of government buildings, a church, a hospital, Oliver M. Hocking's house and stable, the road from New Westminster to Burrard Inlet, Mae N. (Broughton), and [bearing] to Moody's Mill. Includes a note by J.S. Matthews, 1933, titled "First Sale of Lots, 1869 (City of Vancouver), Hocking's." The original map was certified by Robert Beaver, C.C.L&W, as a true copy from the map in the Lands and Works Office, 21st June 1873. Also included with the map are drafts of the text by Major Matthews.

Plan of Hastings

Map is a negative photostatic copy of a plan of lots offered for auction in Hastings on 10th July 1869, indicating which lots were sold and which lots were reserved. Plan also shows the locations of government buildings, a church, a hospital, Oliver M. Hocking's house and stable, the road from New Westminster to Burrard Inlet, Mae N. (Broughton), and [bearing] to Moody's Mill. This map does not include the typed note by J.S. Matthews, 1933, titled "First Sale of Lots, 1869 (City of Vancouver), Hocking's." The map was certified by Robert Beaver, C.C.L&W, as a true copy from the map in the Lands and Works Office, 21st June 1873. Also included with the map are drafts of the text by Major Matthews.

Plan of Hastings

Map is a photostatic copy of a plan of lots offered for auction in Hastings on 10th July 1869, indicating which lots were sold and which lots were reserved. Plan also shows the locations of government buildings, a church, a hospital, Oliver M. Hocking's house and stable, the road from New Westminster to Burrard Inlet, Mae N. (Broughton), and [bearing] to Moody's Mill. This map does not include the typed note by J.S. Matthews, 1933, titled "First Sale of Lots, 1869 (City of Vancouver), Hocking's." The map was certified by Robert Beaver, C.C.L&W, as a true copy from the map in the Lands and Works Office, 21st June 1873. Also included with the map are drafts of the text by Major Matthews.

Plan of Hastings

Map is a photostatic copy of a plan of lots offered for auction in Hastings on 10th July, 1869, indicating which lots were sold and which lots were reserved. Plan also shows the locations of government buildings, a church, a hospital, Oliver M. Hocking's house and stable, the road from New Westminster to Burrard Inlet, Mae N. (Broughton), and [bearing] to Moody's Mill. Includes a note by J.S. Matthews, 1933, titled "First Sale of Lots, 1869 (City of Vancouver), Hocking's." The map was certified by Robert Beaver, C.C.L&W, as a true copy from the map in the Lands and Works Office, 21st June 1873. Also included with the map are drafts of the text by Major Matthews.

Map of portion New Westminster District

Item is an annotated tracing of a map showing the future sites of Vancouver, Burnaby and the North Shore from an area bordering on English Bay to an area bordering on North Arm. Traced over by J.S. Matthews in 1954, it illustrates intended land settlement and subdivision in 1877. Also shown are bodies of water, Hastings & Granville Road, and the settlements of Hastings and Granville. Annotations are an introductory note by Matthews in August 1954 titled "Before Greater Vancouver." Enclosed with the map are four letters between J.S. Matthews and W.H. Hutchinson, Chief of the Geographic Division of the B.C. Survey and Mapping Branch of the Department of Lands and Forests, in 1954 concerning the map's provenance and Matthew's efforts to increase the legibility of copies of the original map.

Map of portion New Westminster District

Item is a heavily-amended copy of a map illustrating intended land settlement and subdivision in 1877 in the future sites of Vancouver, Burnaby and the North Shore, from an area bordering on English Bay to an area bordering on North Arm. Also shown are bodies of water, Hastings & Granville Road, and the settlements of Hastings and Granville. Annotations by J.S. Matthews in 1954 made on the copy are tracings in white pen and darkening the background to improve the copy.

Corporation of Point Grey : topographical plan of ABCDE D.L. 317 and HIJK D.L. 318 : Marine Drive & Vancouver & Lulu Railway to Fraser River between Angus St. [Drive] & Milton St

Item is a topographical plan of Point Grey showing the area from Angus Drive to Granville Street and 71st Avenue to the Fraser River, including property in D.L. 317 and D.L. 318. Plan shows the locations of the Vancouver and Lulu Island Railway, as well as ponds, dams, barns, houses and offices.

[Sheet 4 : Chilco Street to Burrard Street and Robson Street to Deadmans Island]

Item is a sectional map of a portion of Vancouver showing the area from Chilco Street to Burrard Street and Robson Street to Deadmans Island. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions, as well as parks and the location of some businesses and organizations along the waterfront.

[Sheet 7 : Burrard Street to Main Street and Georgia Viaduct to Burrard Inlet]

Item is a sectional map of a portion of Vancouver showing the area from Burrard Street to Main Street and Georgia Viaduct to Burrard Inlet. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions, and the locations of parks, beaches, schools, theatres, post office and Canadian Pacific Railway yards and piers.

[Sheet 14 : Cassiar Street to Carleton Avenue and Pender Street to Eton Street]

Item is a sectional map of a portion of Vancouver showing the area from Cassiar Street to Boundary Road and Pender Street to Kitchener Street. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions, and the locations of parks and retirement homes. Also shown are streets and blocks in the area from Boundary Road to Carleton Avenue in Burnaby.

[Sheet 15 : Rupert Street to Carleton Avenue and Kitchener Street to Pender Street]

Item is a sectional map of a portion of Vancouver showing the area from Rupert Street to Boundary Road and Kitchener Street to Pender Street. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions. Also shown are streets and blocks in the area from Boundary Road to Carleton Avenue in Burnaby.

[Sheet 17 : Nanaimo Street to Rupert Street and Charles Street to Pender Street]

Item is a sectional map of a portion of Vancouver showing the area from Nanaimo Street to Rupert Street and Charles Street to Pender Street. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions, and the locations of parks and schools.

[Sheet 27 : University Endowment Lands and Drummond Drive to Camosun Street and Fourteenth Avenue to Fourth Avenue]

Item is a sectional map of a portion of Vancouver showing the area from the University Endowment Lands and Drummond Drive to Camosun Street and Fourteenth Avenue to Fourth Avenue. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions, and the locations of parks and schools.

[Sheet 35 : Rupert Street to Ardley Avenue and Grandview Highway to Fifth Avenue]

Item is a sectional map of a portion of Vancouver showing the area from Rupert Street to Boundary Road and Grandview Highway to Fifth Avenue. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions, and the locations of schools and railways. Also included are streets, blocks and railways in the area from Boundary Road to Ardley Avenue in Burnaby.

[Sheet 36 : Rupert Street to Carlton Avenue and Twenty-second Avenue to Grandview Highway]

Item is a sectional map of a portion of Vancouver showing the area from Rupert Street to Boundary Road and Twenty-second Avenue to Grandview Highway. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions, and the locations of parks and schools. Also included are streets and blocks in the area from Boundary Road to Carleton Avenue in Burnaby.

[Sheet 37 : Rupert Street to Carleton Avenue and Wellington Avenue to Twenty-second Avenue and Elmwood Street]

Item is a sectional map of a portion of Vancouver showing the area from Rupert Street to Boundary Road and Wellington Avenue to Twenty-second Avenue. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions, and the locations of parks and schools. Also included are streets and blocks in the area from Boundary Road to Carleton Avenue in Burnaby.

[Sheet 38 : Nanaimo Street to Rupert Street and Twenty-second Avenue to Grandview Highway]

Item is a sectional map of a portion of Vancouver showing the area from Nanaimo Street to Rupert Street and Twenty-second Avenue to Grandview Highway. Includes streets, blocks, lots and legal descriptions, and the locations of parks, schools and a preventorium (TB hospital).

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