History

A Vancouver time travelogue brought to you by Past Tense . When the BC government decided to install a fountain at the court house (today’s VAG), the premier insisted that the work be kept secret until its official unveiling.

A Vancouver time travelogue brought to you by Past Tense . After James Woodsworth was fired from his government research job in 1917 for opposing conscription, he left Winnipeg and headed west to Vancouver.

A Vancouver time travelogue brought to you by Past Tense . Harry Gardiner was a stunt man who earned his living climbing tall buildings in North America and Europe, with no special gear aside from his highly developed fingers .

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Vancouver Heritage Foundation is a registered charity supporting the conservation of heritage buildings and structures in recognition of their contribution to the city’s economy, sustainability and culture.

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It’s Heritage Week, and in addition to hosting tours, talks, walks, workshops and celebrations surrounding Vancouver’s fascinating heritage ( scope out the events and RSVP here ) – Vancouver Heritage Foundation has decided to throw a Heritage Week Tr

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A Vancouver time travelogue brought to you by Past Tense . Con Jones came to Vancouver from Australia in the early 1900s. He opened a chain of billiard halls/tobacco shops using this brand as his signature.