Cedar Cottage Station as sketched by a Grade 7 student at Lord Selkirk Elementary School. From Chuck Davis’ website:
In 1910 Vancouver’s Cedar Cottage neighborhood got its name from an Interurban train stop there. The station, in turn, was named for the Cedar Cottage Brewery.
And more from the Gibby’s Field Group site:
1902 (ca.) Cedar Cottage Brewery established by John Benson at Westminster Road (Kingsway) and Knight, on the banks of Gibson Creek at the site of the present-day Safeway building King Edward Village.
According to the book House of Suds: A History of Beer Brewing in Western Canada by William A. Hagelund, five other local breweries in Vancouver circa 1900 included:
- Stanley Park Brewery
- Red Cross Brewery
- Royal Brewery
- Columbia Brewery
- Doering & Marstrand (Vancouver) Brewery
Again, thanks for your submissions, Sid!
Cover image of Chinatown, from the October 1968 issue of Canadian Architect, artist unknown. The scene illustrates E Pender Street, looking towards Carrall. Inside this issue are a number of fantasy concepts which I hope to feature in a series of upcoming posts. Click here for the Google Street View today.
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Discover Vancouver on Transit, a BC Transit brochure, 1990. This was the 100th anniversary of public transit in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, as the logo attests. Illustrations in the brochure were credited to Robert Dobie, Jim Koll, Klaus Ravn, and Paulo Venturi, though I’m not sure who designed precisely which illustrations.
UPDATE: I received an email from James Koll, who recalls this brochure from his days freelancing at Slicko Studios. Slicko Studios, later known as the Ken Koo Creative Group was founded by Ken in 1982, built from a staff of 4 to 60+, and was acquired by the Cossette Group of companies in 2000. The company now operates under the name of Identica.
On the bus with Llewellyn Petley-Jones, the late British-Canadian artist (1908-1986) whose name lives on in a Vancouver commercial art gallery. This sketch is believed to be from around 1952 when he lived in Vancouver. Transit aficionados, can you determine which bus #264 is from? A Brill perhaps? And did Vancouver transit vehicles used to say “Cigarette Smoking only” (as opposed to pipes & cigars!?) From the collection of artist Tom Carter.
Visions of Metrotown, 1971. Via Gordon Price’s post on SpacingVancouver.ca, this was the caption below the illustration:
Multi-level Central Area: The main activity level is the pedestrian platform. Underneath is vehicular access, car parking, loading facilities and public transportation. Above are shops, offices and residential clusters.
The drawing was originally published in the 142 page book, “Urban Structure: A study of long range policies which affect the physical structure of an urban area”, written by a staff member in Burnaby’s Planning Department. I’m not sure if the illustrations are actually credited in the book; I’ll have to take another look at the book if I get a chance. David Pereira has brought this vintage publication back into the spotlight, and he has used it as inspiration for his own Master’s project thesis. Further context is provided in the comments by David:
…the rendering…was intended to be a theoretical mock-up of all the elements that Burnaby Planners at the time believed should be placed into these Town Centres. It was never an actual blueprint. It was more of a dreamscape, if you will. To find out more about which elements were planned for Metrotown, and why they didn’t make the cut, stay tuned for a future update on the story behind Metrotown…
takohako:
comic about moving to vancouver from seattle and getting to know a new place. page 1 of 2.
Looks like Takohako could use a recommendation; where’s the best place to get some felt in this town?
As Acurate and Unfailing as the 9 O’clock Gun - Electric Time, a BC Electric advert from the Vancouver Sun, on page 2 of Sep 8, 1931. This one doesn’t feature much artistry, but it maximizes the local lore of the 9 o’clock gun. Plus BC Electric ads are classic, and we should see them more often.
Actually, the copy of this ad is so lofty, it deserves transcription. It’s also hard to read the right hand side, due to early printing inconsistencies.
As Accurate and Unfailing as the 9 o’clock Gun—Electric Time
Great astronomical observatories with their wonderfully precise instruments scrupulously recording exact time by rigid and careful observation of the heavens.
It is this fundamental exactness which has made possible the amazing accuracy of the 9 o’clock gun—the same exactness controls the electric clock.
NO SPRINGS OR WEIGHTS
Discarding springs, weights, and all former methods of time recording, the electric clock assures a flawless accuracy that corresponds exactly with computations of official observatories.
THE MASTER CLOCK
The Master Clock is controlled by radio waves from these official observatories. It in turn controls huge generators which transmit electric pulsations through your light circuit. In this way, your electric clock is kept absolutely accurate.
NO ATTENTION NEEDED
No winding, no regulating, simply connect to your electric light circuit.
COUNTLESS MODELS
Electric time is sweeping the country—models for every room in the house have been designed in rich, tasteful styles. Call and see the wonderful selection in our showrooms— models priced from $10 up to the lovely china Grandfather Clocks at $250. If you cannot visit the showrooms, mail coupon or phone for further particulars about electric clocks.
[no phone number included]
COUPON
Please send me further information about electric clocks:
Name
Address
BC Electric
APPLIANCE STORES
BRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO.
A comic by Stuart Morris from the cover of New Directions magazine, Vol 1 No 5 from April-May of 1986. I thought this comic would be suitably fun for Friday the 13th! I was tipped off about New Directions magazine by Bonnie Beckwoman, one of the original contributors of the Georgia Straight who later also contributed comics to New Directions. The lead story of this issue from 1986 was titled The Bad BCers’ Guide to Expo, and it was written by Larry Kuehn. While most of my Expo86 posts have been rosy nostalgic, not everyone was as enthusiastic about the event. You can read the article at the VPL’s periodicals reference desk. Or tweet me!
Vancouver Views Canada, a poster spotted for sale recently at the Treasure Cottage thrift store in Kerrisdale, 2319 41st Avenue. I can almost make out the artist’s name in the left hand corner, but there’s just not quite enough resolution. If anyone walks by, can they confirm who created the poster? If it actually does say M. Bender, 1996, I’m presuming that’s an alias? I do believe this framed poster is selling for $15, so check it out while you can!
Thanks for the tip, Richard!
Swan and the Bear, 2011 by artist Ola Volo. This submission is also somewhat of a scoop, as Ola writes:
Inspired by the collision of wild life and urban life in Vancouver, this piece is going to be featured on TransLink Buses and Skytrains as of February 2012.
So watch for the swan and the bear, coming to a bus near you! Thanks for the submission, Ola!
![As Acurate and Unfailing as the 9 O’clock Gun - Electric Time, a BC Electric advert from the Vancouver Sun, on page 2 of Sep 8, 1931. This one doesn’t feature much artistry, but it maximizes the local lore of the 9 o’clock gun. Plus BC Electric ads are classic, and we should see them more often.
Actually, the copy of this ad is so lofty, it deserves transcription. It’s also hard to read the right hand side, due to early printing inconsistencies.
As Accurate and Unfailing as the 9 o’clock Gun—Electric TimeGreat astronomical observatories with their wonderfully precise instruments scrupulously recording exact time by rigid and careful observation of the heavens. It is this fundamental exactness which has made possible the amazing accuracy of the 9 o’clock gun—the same exactness controls the electric clock. NO SPRINGS OR WEIGHTSDiscarding springs, weights, and all former methods of time recording, the electric clock assures a flawless accuracy that corresponds exactly with computations of official observatories. THE MASTER CLOCKThe Master Clock is controlled by radio waves from these official observatories. It in turn controls huge generators which transmit electric pulsations through your light circuit. In this way, your electric clock is kept absolutely accurate. NO ATTENTION NEEDEDNo winding, no regulating, simply connect to your electric light circuit. COUNTLESS MODELSElectric time is sweeping the country—models for every room in the house have been designed in rich, tasteful styles. Call and see the wonderful selection in our showrooms— models priced from $10 up to the lovely china Grandfather Clocks at $250. If you cannot visit the showrooms, mail coupon or phone for further particulars about electric clocks. [no phone number included]COUPONPlease send me further information about electric clocks: NameAddressBC Electric APPLIANCE STORESBRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO.](http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx7jejKoEq1qc7pjjo1_500.jpg)
