We have today uploaded a new and updated version of the Grandview Database. This version incorporates several hundred new and amended data points since the previous release. Much of this update is based on a thorough review of the 1921 Census reruns which also led to these three articles: Population Distribution in Grandview, Population Growth in Grandview 1911-1921, and … Continue reading Grandview Database v.30
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Meeting Notes: March 2017
Another good turn out for our March meeting, and another good session of heritage and history talk. Heritage Renvation Issues: We were joined by Cynthia who owns a heritage house on Semlin. More than a decade ago, she built a sunroom on her deck and made some changes to the old cottage at the foot … Continue reading Meeting Notes: March 2017
Meeting Notes, January 2016
The GHG had another well-attended and fascinating meeting last night, covering a wide range of topics: Eric took us through a long list of items on the regular Neighbourhood Update segment. We discussed the recent fires on Lily Street and Commercial Drive; land assembly around Broadway; new buildings on E. Peder and Ferndale; and another dozen … Continue reading Meeting Notes, January 2016
The Grandview Database: An Introduction
In the menu above, you will find a listing: "Grandview Database". This is an historical catalog of roughly 5,000 properties in Grandview, nearly 1,200 of which no longer exist. Each entry lists in chronological order all the information known about that lot or property, including, where appropriate, details of the properties that existed on that … Continue reading The Grandview Database: An Introduction
Notes From The October Meeting
The October meeting of the Grandview Heritage Group was very well attended, including a very welcome visit by Patrick Gunn of Heritage Vancouver. Although a presentation took up much of the meeting, we were also able, as usual, to discuss a wide range of other topics. Jak King presented his Database of Grandview Properties which … Continue reading Notes From The October Meeting
Meeting Notes: August 2013
We had another great meeting last Thursday evening. We covered quite a lot of ground: It was noted that the 1921 Census of Canada is now available for scholars. At the moment it is made available via Ancestry.ca and a subsription membership is required. The current search engine dies not allow searches via addresses. Bruce … Continue reading Meeting Notes: August 2013
Meeting Notes: July 2013
A good turnout of enthusiasts spent one of the hottest summer evenings last night in the cool of the Britannia Boardroom, discussing a wide range of heritage and historical topics: We began by patting ourselves on the back for the organization and success of the Shelly's Sign Party in June. Especial thanks were given to … Continue reading Meeting Notes: July 2013
May 2013 Meeting Notes
We had fantastic turnout for our May 16th meeting, filling up the Board Room at Britannia, and we also worked through an ambitious agenda. All the signs for our 2013 Centenary Campaign have been installed and we had a celebratory party in Grandview Park to acknowledge this year's signs and the homeowners who agreed to … Continue reading May 2013 Meeting Notes
An Early “Wikipedia” on The Drive
Some while ago, and in another place, I posted about an early version of Craig's List from way back in 1952. I have now found another example that, far more elaborate, could be a precursor of Wikipedia operating from a storefront on Commercial Drive. Here is the story as reported by The Highland Echo on … Continue reading An Early “Wikipedia” on The Drive
Meeting Notes: November 2012
We had a marvelously lively meeting on Thursday evening, dealing with a wide range of topics. We began by discussing the 10-point proposal that GHG has submitted to the Grandview Woodland Community Plan. This led to an animated debate about the role of public engagement allowed under the Plan's Terms of Reference. The 1913 version … Continue reading Meeting Notes: November 2012
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