Tag Archives: hastings
Where Was This Photo Made?
I’ve intentionally not shown a caption description of the location of the above image. I’d like you to study the photo and take your best guess as to which block is shown here. Okay, ready? It is the east side … Continue reading
The Lumberman and His Boy
This is one of my favourite early photographs of Vancouver, the condition of the negative, notwithstanding. I love it for the usual reason for love . . . just because! But also for compositional and historical reasons. It seems to … Continue reading
Posted in J. D. Hall, people, street scenes
Tagged bc, cambie, flack block, hastings, history, inns of court, news-advertiser, vancouver, victory square
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Ajello Piano Co. (Canada)
Ajello Piano (ca 1910-28) is shown above in its final home (147 W Hastings) in the Astoria Hotel block (which formerly was adjacent to the Ormidale Block). The Vancouver-based firm should not be confused with Giuliano Ajello & Sons, a piano manufacturing … Continue reading
Posted in businesses, W J Moore
Tagged ajello piano, Astoria Hotel, bc, Brown Bros. & Co. Florists, dugout club, hastings, hstory, vancouver
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Human Traffic Signal
Posted in street scenes, W J Moore
Tagged abbott, bc, hastings, history, olympia confectionery, vancouver
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Marine Reflections 75
These reflections of the Marine Building were made about 75 years apart in a city that is greatly changed in many ways. There is some comfort, though, in seeing that the building’s exterior is essentially identical. The view on the … Continue reading
Posted in yesterday & today
Tagged bc, burrard, cpr, dunsmuir tunnel, hastings, history, marine building, vancouver, vancouver convention centre
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