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Georgian Towers Hotel : 1450 W. Georgia St., Downtown Vancouver, B.C.

Item is a postcard showing an image of the Georgian Towers Hotel. Caption on back of postcard: "Located on Vancouver's 'Miracle Mile' - the fabulous Georgia St., the gateway to world famous 'Stanley Park'. Every suite consists of a sitting room and either one or two bedrooms and all have a beautiful G.E. kitchenettes in pastel colors. Free parking within the building. Superb food from our restaurant! The city at your feet from the fabulous 'Top of the Towers' on the starlit roof."

CAA-AAA-Approved Ranch Motel : Marine Drive and Capilano Road, North Vancouver, B.C.

Item is a postcard showing the Ranch Motel in North Vancouver. Caption on back of photograph: "On the beautiful North Shore. Centre to all scenic panoramas. 7 minutes to city centre over Lions Gate Bridge. 48 modern units (some kitchens) heated pool, coffee shop. The back of the postcard includes personal correspondence addressed to Mr. and Mrs. A. Mortander.

Hotel Georgia

Item is a postcard printed with an image of Hotel Georgia. Caption on back of postcard: "Located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, you will find the warmth and hospitality for which Canada is famous. Modern accommodation, all with a breath-taking view of the city or harbour and mountains. Home of the famous Cavalier Grill and Coffee Garden. Free TV in all rooms. New enclosed parking for 160 cars." The back of the postcard contains personal correspondence addressed to Miss A. Forrest.

Georgia Western Hotel

Item is a postcard showing the Georgia Western Hotel. Caption on the back of postcard: "Located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, you will find the warmth and hospitality for which Canada is famous. Modern accommodation, all with a breath-taking view of the city or harbour and mountains. Home of the famous Cavalier Grill and Coffee Garden. Drive in registration and enclosed parking for 160 cars."

Miss Lillian Jackson : 1912, English Bay

Item is a postcard showing Lillian Jackson at English Bay in 1912. There is a photocopied note accompanying the image: "Miss Lillian Jackson 1912, English Bay. Later Mrs. Alex Hogg. Mother of Irene Lawrence. This picture taken on the beach at English Bay, Vancouver in 1912. Notice the old bath houses, the long pier (on the left) leading to the popular dance floor. The building under construction in the background is the Sylvia Hotel. The management of the Sylvia Hotel was so intrigued with this post card picture that they borrowed it and had it blown up, quite large, and the finished pictures are hanging in several areas of the hotel."