Aerial Photographs of Vancouver from the 1940's and 1950's

[Dave2]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Cool.
Is there a sign that says "Simpsons"? or do you mean Spencers, which was taken over by Eatons (before it moved to Pacific Centre), then Sears when it was converted to Harbour Centre.

I can see a very ornate facade on Hastings across from a theatre that says Odeon Hasting Theatre on its alley side. I think one of those two is the second Pantages - is that right?

The 2nd Pantages became the Beacon, Odeon Hastings, and finally the Majestic. On the north side, the Rex? Hastings used to be a "Theatre Row". So did Granville

Nov 28 1946, City Archives http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/u...54e-A15573.jpg

[MarkP]

Here's another cool shot of Coal Harbour from 1955. Lots of detail. Only a single skyscraper in the shot.....the Marine Building on Burrard. The whole area is unrecognisable.

http://vintageairphotos.com/55-51/

Mark