History

Book Review – Street Value: Shopping, Planning, and Politics at Fulton Mall

Author: Rosten Woo and Meredith Tenhoor with Damion Rich (Princeton Architectural Press, 2010) Who knew that such a small and unassuming book could cut...

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

If Chuck Davis was Mr. Vancouver, then James Johnstone should be Mr. East End, because no one knows the area better. James is a house researcher who lives...

Video Vancouver: Gateway to Canada

http://youtu.be/OYZyqUVYaTc Victoria and Vancouver: Gateways to Canada (1936) A look at Victoria Island and its capital, followed by a visit to British...

The End of Hogan’s Alley – Part 3

The second part of this three-part series described the rise and reaction against the Vancouver Transportation Study (VTS), proposed during 1967. A...

HVS Tour – Grandview West of Commercial Drive, Sept. 7

Location: Meet at Mosaic Park, Charles St. & McLean Dr. Time: Saturday, September 7, 10:00am-12:00pm Admission: $15.00; Heritage Vancouver Members...

Vancouver as it could have been

Vancouver has a long history of putting a pin in city planners ideals. Many dreamers have come with big plans and a grand vision for how Vancouver should...

Invitation to Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Places That Matter: Wooden Roller Coaster & Pacific Coliseum

PNE Invite

The End of Hogan’s Alley – Part 2

The first part of this series ended with the introduction of Vancouver Transportation Study (VTS), a report that included the destruction of the...

The End of Hogan’s Alley – Part 1

The post-WWII North American cities saw a decentralization of the Central Business District (CBD). This, in turn, saw an increase of private automobile...

Wanted: Past Residents for a 100th Birthday Party

Nikki Renshaw is throwing a party to celebrate her house’s 100th birthday, she is planning the best party and biggest party of the year, the arrangements...

Invitation to Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Places That Matter: The WISE Hall

Walking Tour-The West End Heritage Tour, August 14th

Walking Tour-The West End Heritage Tour Wednesday, August 14th, 2013; 6:00pm-8:00pm Tickets: $15; $10 Heritage Vancouver Members Tour will meet at the...