History

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Here's another archival gem dug up by the Vanalogue folks. In this one we're taken on a day in the life with a Vancouver bus driver 50 years ago.

Here's a sweet day-in-the-life with a Vancouver postman 51 years ago c/o CBUT/CBC by way of Vanalogue . Not only is it interesting to hear all about the dude's work but it's a great snapshot of the city, its architecture, shops etc.

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Defining Moments in Vancouver History By Vancouver Is Awesome. What are the events that forever changed our city? Join us as we document over 100 years worth of defining moments that have played a role in shaping Vancouver as we know it.

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Photo: Google Street View Seeing a sign like the one pictured above pop up in front of an iconic residence like the Hobbit house on King Edward near Cambie can be disconcerting to say the very least.

I'm not sure what the average CFMI (Rock 101) listener looks like these days but back in 1985 they apparently owned sailboats and drove bitchin' convertibles. This clip is one of many gems that Rob Richardson has dug up from his collection.

A Vancouver time travelogue brought to you by Past Tense . Oscar Holden, bandleader at the Patricia Cabaret and resident of 102 East Georgia Street.

The old Marble Arch restored to its original look and name, Hotel Canada (1914 and 2015) Vancouver’s Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels are an important part of our built heritage.