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11 January 2021 Vancouver History

Today in Local History – October

On October 1, 1940, the Province’s Claude Dettloff took the famous Wait For Me, Daddy photograph. It became the most reproduced Canadian picture from World War Two. Find out what else happened in October…

Today in Local History

11 January 2021 Vancouver History

Today in Local History – November

On November 1, 1995, the first West Coast Express commuter train pulled into downtown Vancouver (over CP Rail tracks) from the Fraser Valley. Find out what else happened in

Vancouver City Hall [Image: Vancouver Heritage Foundation]

Today in Local History

11 January 2021 Vancouver History

Today in Local History – December

On December 1, 1936, Vancouver’s new city hall opened for business. The building’s architects were Townley and Matheson. Each lock plate on the outer doors displayed the Vancouver Coat of Arms, and each door knob bore the monogram of the building. Find out what else happened in December…

Woodwards store at Abbott Street and Hastings Street [AM1576-S6-12-F47-: 2011-010.1740]

Chronology

10 January 2021 Vancouver History

1892 -1899

February 15 A North Shore realtor named J.C. Keith got financing to build a road from Howe Sound to Indian Arm on the north shore. Work began but a depression halted it and the road, especially in its less-travelled stretches, began to deteriorate. That’s why Keith Road runs in bits and pieces.

Anglo-B.C. Packing Co., Phoenix Cannery, Fraser River [Image: Vancouver City Archives]

Chronology

8 January 2021 Vancouver History

1900 – 1905

May 12, 1900 The ferry to North Vancouver began operation as the first ferry with a regular service between North Vancouver and the south shore of Burrard Inlet. It was later renamed North Vancouver No. 1. After many adventures the boat will later become a private residence, beached on a small island near Tofino.