History

Ric Ernst / The Province. 1993 Parker Carousel Old thriller.

Vancouver Sun. 1956 Bill Haley and the Comets Bill Haley (centre) and the Comets, seen in this 1956 publicity handout and most famous for their 1954 song “Rock Around the Clock,” played the first rock ’n’ roll concert in Vancouver.

From now until November 6 th , Heritage BC is asking the public (that’s you!) to nominate historic places that they believe are significant or important to the history and development of the South Asian Canadian community in BC.

Province newspaper photo, Vancouver Public Library VPL 43363. 1955 The 14 Hastings East The end of a transit era came to Vancouver when the last streetcar, on the Hastings route, finished its run in 1955.

City of Vancouver Archives, CVA 374-92. Stuart Thomson photo. 1933 Lady Alexandra Seen here in about 1933, the Lady Alexandra was popular for ferrying picnickers between Howe Sound and Bowen Island until its retirement in 1953.

CIty of Vancouver Archives, Air P31. Photo Frank Gowen. 1918 Vancouver’s First Plane Crash Surveying the damage, these two men consider Vancouver’s first plane crash.

Photo: Vancouver Sun. 1986 Alex Fraser Bridge The Alex Fraser Bridge spans the Fraser River at 465 meters (1,525 feet) in length, which at the time was the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world.

Courtesy of PNG. 1975? VanDusen Garden Pleasing puzzle. The VanDusen Botanical Garden opened in 1975, on what used to be, in 1910, “an isolated acreage of stumps and bush.” Thankfully, it is no longer that.

Courtesy of the City of Vancouver. 1969 Coat of Arms Vancouver’s long-awaited coat of arms was officially granted in 1969.

Some thoughts on depoliticizing appointments to the Canadian Senate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UntTyalklOY Sam Sullivan is publishing 3 minute video blogs on British Columbia history and issues.