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[Vancouver history and Vancouver in the 1930s]

[Vancouver history and Vancouver in the 1930s]

Item is a documentary film documenting a history of Vancouver using historical photographs, maps and records as well as street scenes of Vancouver in the 1930s. The historical portions of the film contain footage about the pioneers of Vancouver including Captain George Vancouver, John Morton (first resident of what was to become the City of Vancouver), Mr. Wm. Evans (engineer on the first transcontinental train into Port Moody), Lord Granville, John Robson, Richard Earl Howe, Admiral, and Sir Harry Burrard Neale. The film also contains footage of a map of First Narrows, Burrard Inlet, English Bay and nearby Government reserves as well as a map of False Creek, the West End and the East End. In addition there is footage of Hastings Mill (1887), Gastown (1887), the heart of the city (1884), the 1886 fire, City Hall after the fire, the CPR (1887), Indian ranches on Lost Lagoon, clearings near Stanley Park, Vancouver in 1888 and 1890, the entrance to Stanley Park (1890), as well as city scenes of Vancouver in the early twentieth century.

Historic markets map of Strathcona

"Almost from the beginning, Strathcona has been home to both business and residences. Some, like the Venice Bakery or Freybe, which started in the back of local Strathcona houses, later became large, well-known Vancouver firms; others such as Benny's Italian Foods, are well known but are considereed local neighourhood secrets . . . . "

Vancouver location map

Item is a two sided pamphlet containing advertisements for Vancouver businesses and three inset maps on one side, and a map of Vancouver including street names, buildings and shops with tour recommendations on the other side.

Sectional map and street directory of Vancouver, British Columbia

Item is a sectional map and street directory of Vancouver and contains an alphabetical list of street names with associated map locations, and 19 map sections. Item also contains a key map showing an overview of map sections, a map of Stanley Park, a map of the University of British Columbia and key to university buildings. Advertisements are also printed on maps throughout booklet.

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