Signs and signboards

[Entrance to grounds at Whytecliff Park]

AM75-S1-: CVA 374-459
Item
[ca. 1946]

Part of Union Steamship Company of British Columbia fonds

Entrance to President Plaza shopping mall

AM1523-S6-F75-: 2008-010.0558
Item
Oct. 2002

Part of Paul Yee fonds

Entrance to shops at The Garage

COV-S587-: CVA 69-26-: CVA 69-26.26
Item
[between 1972 and 1974]

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

Item part is a photograph of the entrance to the collection of shops at The Garage (12 Water Street). On the left is Graphic House printers, on the right is Chocolate Factory candy, and in the centre background is the Serenite Restaurant.

[Entrance to the Black and White Room at Vancouver Art Gallery - 1145W. Georgia Street]

AM54-S4-: Bu P400.9
Item
1931

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows plaques listing the names of Founders, Life Governors, Life Members, Benefactors and Sustaining Members.

European News and Import House

COV-S587-: CVA 69-19-: CVA 69-19.29
Item
[between 1972 and 1974]

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

Item part is a photograph of storefronts on Robson Street focusing on the European News & Import House store (1044 Robson Street) and including a Fresh Egg and Butter Store to the left, and Standard Produce Co. (1052 Robson Street) to the right. "Scandinavian News Centre" is written on the awning.

Everest - CR 41-45

AM1553-8-S6-: MI-328
Item
[Oct. 1991]

Part of Yaletown Productions Inc. fonds

Film is raw footage for the film "Everest - climb for hope." Scenes of playing with a metal detector, interviews with four men, and scenes of Kathmandu; buildings and people. Camera: Gibson/Collier Sound: Noble/Morrow.

Everest - tape #17

AM1553-8-S6-: MI-457
Item
Oct. 24, 1991

Part of Yaletown Productions Inc. fonds

Item is raw "Everest - Climb for Hope" footage transferred from original 16mm camera film footage. Includes scenes of individual team member interviews, team members climbing and hiking, scenery, team members getting medical checkups, Sherpas packing, airplanes landing and a 'Welcome to Kathmandu' sign and scenes of Kathmandu.

Example of set up for Sun Lifestyle '86 booth

AM1576-S6-22-F17-: 2011-010.105
Item
1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Expo day 2 - cam[era] rolls 1-3

AM1553-8-S7-: MI-240
Item
1986

Part of Yaletown Productions Inc. fonds

Includes raw footage taken at Expo 86; includes shots of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, Princess of Wales, with Brian Mulroney visiting Vancouver and the Expo site. Captures scenes of the Snowbirds performing for Expo crowds. An RCMP band and mounted RCMP. Silent film.

"Expo" day 3 - cam[era] rolls 1-3

AM1553-8-S7-: MI-244
Item
1986

Part of Yaletown Productions Inc. fonds

Film consists of raw footage shot at Expo 86; shows: pavilions, performers, people watching, the Canada Pavilion, the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre, the Plaza of Nations, neon signs at the Imax theatre, cowgirls dancing, the view from a monorail car, the monorail, and crowds waiting to get on the monorail, inside the Egypt pavilion, people getting splashed riding the Cariboo Log Chute roller coaster, line-ups, crowds, people riding the Parachute Drop ride, and the view from the drop ride. Silent film.

Expo views

AM1553-8-S7-: MI-239
Item
1986

Part of Yaletown Productions Inc. fonds

Original 16mm colour negative uncut; raw film footage shot at Expo. Silent film.

[Exterior of building on South East Corner of Granville and Dunsmuir Streets before demolition]

AM54-S4-: Bu P634
Item
Nov. 23, 1927

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows a part of the Hotel St. Regis and Thos Foster Co. Ltd. and signs for Madam Rawney Palmist, The Owl Drug Co. Ltd. and Lady Wear Co.

Exterior of Clarke and Stuart Stationers at 441 West Hastings Street

AM54-S4-2-: CVA 371-1316
Item
[ca. 1904]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows a goat-drawn wagon with a sign advertising "The Tiny Dog" Store

[Exterior of J.A. Pykes shoe store at 518 West Hastings Street]

AM54-S4-2-: CVA 371-887
Item
[ca. 1910]

Part of Major Matthews collection

[Exterior of Kerrisdale Arena]

AM980-S1-: CVA 804-352
Item
1977

Part of Kerrisdale Historical Society fonds

Photograph shows a sign "Catch the Couriers Junior A Hockey Action Every Friday at 8 pm"

[Exterior of Kerrisdale Arena]

AM980-S1-: CVA 804-353
Item
1977

Part of Kerrisdale Historical Society fonds

Photograph shows a sign "Catch the Couriers Junior A Hockey Action Every Friday at 8 pm"

Exterior of Press Gang Publishers

AM1675-S4-F40-: 2018-020.7135
Item
[ca. 1990]

Part of BC Gay and Lesbian Archives

Exterior of Scotts Café taken for Heinz Co. of Canada, 1138 Homer St.

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-14266
Item
1950

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Exterior of Scotts Café taken for Heinz Co. of Canada, 1138 Homer St.

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-14267
Item
1950

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

[Exterior of the building at the South West corner of Davie and Burrard Streets]

AM54-S4-: Bu P508.17
Item
July 1958

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows Cunningham Drugs, Lane Radio Service, George Barbershop (1002-1014 Davie Street) and a sign for the Embassy Ballroom

[Exterior of the Burns Block - 18 West Hastings Street]

AM54-S4-: Bu P633
Item
1927

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows Woman's Bakery, the edge and sign of the Pantages Theatre, and signs for Dr. F.R. Humber, Dr. Roach, E.R. Flewwelling Jeweler, P. Burns and Co. Ltd. Marine Department, T.K. McAlpine, Dr. Emma Greve, Parson and Smith and International Correspondence Schools

[Exterior of the McCleery Golf Course's Clubhouse - 7171 MacDonald Street]

AM54-S4-: Bu P665
Item
1960

Part of Major Matthews collection

[Exterior of the Orpheum Theatre - 805 W. Pender Street]

AM54-S4-: Bu P440
Item
1910

Part of Major Matthews collection

[Exterior of the Templeton Block - 9 East Hastings Street]

AM54-S4-: Bu P297
Item
Sept. 1940

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows Best Barber Shop, United Cigar Stores Ltd., Geo. Covier Hats for Men, Frome's OK Exchange, signs for Dr. Dier, Dentist, and a traffic light.

[Exterior of Vancouver Business College Ltd. - 147 W. Hastings Street]

AM54-S4-: Bu P491
Item
[ca. 1904]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows (left to right): part of the Ormidale Block and signs for Vancouver Engineering Works, C.F. Jackson and Co. Ltd., The Gurney Foundry Co. Ltd., Parsons and Steward Jobbers and Manufacturers Agents and Allan's Shoe Store.

Exterior of Wing Hing Dry Goods, unit block East Pender

AM1523-S6-F72-: 2008-010.0492
Item
Apr. 1981

Part of Paul Yee fonds

Closing sale signs are visible in the shop's windows. Signs in Chinese read:"Workers, store clerks, restaurant workers, and other. All kinds of daily use clothing."

Exterior of Wing Hing Dry Goods, unit block East Pender

AM1523-S6-F72-: 2008-010.0493
Item
Apr. 1981

Part of Paul Yee fonds

Closing sale signs are visible in the shop's windows.

Exterior sign for Da You gambling hall, 100 block East Pender

AM1523-S6-F06-: 2008-010.0116
Item
1977

Part of Paul Yee fonds

Exterior sign for Xi Fang gambling hall. 100 block East Pender

AM1523-S6-F06-: 2008-010.0118
Item
1977

Part of Paul Yee fonds

Exterior sign for Xi Fang gambling hall. 100 block East Pender

AM1523-S6-F06-: 2008-010.0117
Item
1977

Part of Paul Yee fonds

Exterior signage for gambling hall, Powell Street

AM1523-S6-F04-: 2008-010.0077
Item
[ca. 1977]

Part of Paul Yee fonds

Exterior signage for gambling hall, Powell Street

AM1523-S6-F04-: 2008-010.0076
Item
[ca. 1977]

Part of Paul Yee fonds

False Creek Shoreline Project plaque

AM1349-S3-: CVA 207-33
Item
July 1975

Part of Elizabeth Walker fonds

Federal election poster for Olivia Chow, Toronto

AM1523-S6-F77-: 2008-010.0588
Item
June 2004

Part of Paul Yee fonds

First Avenue Viaduct [under construction]

AM1535-: CVA 99-5020
Item
May 4, 1937

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Construction progress photograph

First Avenue Viaduct [under construction]

AM1535-: CVA 99-4484
Item
Apr. 28, 1937

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Construction progress photograph

Floats in P.N.E. Parade : B.C. Gas ball [B.C. Electric]

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-16269
Item
Aug. 25, 1947

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Focus on Expo - one inch master - Aug. '86

AM1553-8-S13-: MI-344
Item
Aug. 1986

Part of Yaletown Productions Inc. fonds

This item consists of video transfers of film footage shot at Expo 86. The raw footage was transferred to video and edited on tape into a finished production. According to the donor this is the original of the final production with sound and image combined. "Vancouver - Focus on Expo 86" was released August 1986 as a video postcard. Film featuring highlights of Expo 86 . Includes royal visit, highlights of USA, USSR, China, GM, Canada, BC, Folklife pavillions. Director, Michael Collier; Cinematography Bob Asgiersson; Editor Robert Brandreth-Gibbs; Writer Chris Aikenhead; Narration script Chris Aikenhead and Don White; Narrator Jim Hault; Video services Post Haste Video; Film Lab Alpha Cine Services; Sound mix Pinewood Studios; Produced by Yaletown Productions Inc. for Allstar Productions Inc.

Collier, Michael J.

Fook Lee Lung Butcher storefront at 259 East Pender Street

AM1523-S6-F72-: 2008-010.0502
Item
Apr. 1981

Part of Paul Yee fonds

Fook Lee Lung Butcher storefront at 259 East Pender Street

AM1523-S6-F72-: 2008-010.0504
Item
Apr. 1981

Part of Paul Yee fonds

Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. : Kingsway, Burnaby

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-13643
Item
1950

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. : Kingsway, Burnaby

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-13644
Item
1950

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd., Burnaby

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-13614
Item
1950

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Forest Fire - N.W. [Vancouver Civil] Strike - [Woodwards promotions]

AM1553-1-S1-: MI-288
Item

Part of Yaletown Productions Inc. fonds

Short films are spliced together on this reel. 00:02 - 01:34 shows a forest fire raging and being battled on the ground and from the air. Includes footage of a sawmill. 01:35 - 03:26 depicts workers, with signs, in front of Vancouver City Hall, on strike. Most of the signs read: Negotiate Now: End Civil Strike. 03:27 - 04:22 consists of animated advertisements for Woodward's department store.

Freybe Delicatessen and unidentified clothing shop

COV-S587-: CVA 69-19-: CVA 69-19.32
Item
[between 1972 and 1974]

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

Item part is a photograph of sidewalk and storefronts on Robson Street with an unidentified clothing shop's front window display visible in the foreground and the Freybe Delicatessen (1085 Robson Street) signage further up the street. The Sheraton Landmark hotel is visible in the background.