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Vancouver Now & Then: The West End's Fire Hall No. 6 in 1908 and 2020

Vancouver Now & Then: The West End's Fire Hall No. 6 in 1908 and 2020

Here's a look at the history of Vancouver's Fire Hall 6. This 1907 building at 1001 Nicola St was the first purpose-built fire hall in North America for motorized trucks. Very few buildings in Vancouver have survived as long as this one.
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This historic photo shows Vancouver's downtown core over 130 years ago

This historic photo shows Vancouver's downtown core over 130 years ago

In 1886 Vancouver was created, and so was this photo.
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5 things you (probably) didn't know about Jericho Beach

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Jericho Beach

Jericho Beach has had a busy 140 years.
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Vancouver Now & Then: The RCMP Fairmont Barracks

Vancouver Now & Then: The RCMP Fairmont Barracks

This building on Heather Street has a rich history and is for some a source of pride and for others pain.
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Map: Check out the first aerial photos taken of Vancouver over 100 years ago

Map: Check out the first aerial photos taken of Vancouver over 100 years ago

They show a much smaller city, along with some of the outlying communities.
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5 things you (probably) didn't know were founded in Vancouver

5 things you (probably) didn't know were founded in Vancouver

From coffee to environmental advocates to a very disliked company all started here.
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Watch: This 1960s video shows what a 'Vancouver honeymoon' could look like

Watch: This 1960s video shows what a 'Vancouver honeymoon' could look like

Its focus is definitely different from today's travel advertising
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Vancouver Now & Then: First Baptist Church in 1912 and 2020

Vancouver Now & Then: First Baptist Church in 1912 and 2020

Soon a 60-storey high-rise will tower above the little church
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These historic photos show the view from Hotel Vancouver over 130 years ago

These historic photos show the view from Hotel Vancouver over 130 years ago

It's barely recognizable as the Vancouver we know now.
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Photo: Check out what Vancouver's power lines used to look like

Photo: Check out what Vancouver's power lines used to look like

Electricity was still a new technology at the time.
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