Remember though, that was a different era with a different mindset. The "future" back then was espoused by influences such as the TV 'Jetsons' and the futuristic 1964 - 1965 World's Fair in New York among many others.
During that era, much of the West End of Vancouver still looked like this in 1957:
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And much of of "inner" east-end Vancouver was considered run-down with abandoned and derelict cars and buildings ready to be "re-paved" for the 'future':
Source: Fred Herzog Photo -
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Source: Fred Herzog Photo -
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