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Heritage House - 1910
Made by Bob_2006
1963 Grant Avenue, Vancouver, BC. In 1893, two years after the interurban railway opened Grandview to development, application was made in New Westminster to subdivide this site into two building lots. In fact, three houses were eventually constructed on it, this being the middle one. The city was booming, and Grandview was an ideal neighbourhood for the large number of immigrant families. In its early years it was a discrete community, with some bushland between it and the city, much like Kerrisdale was at the time. Nearly a century later the neighbourhood is enjoying a renaissance with the restoration of many of its heritage houses. One such is 1963 Grant Street, purchased two years ago from a family who had lived in it since 1940 and who had converted it into three suites. The new owners have undertaken a complete renovation. Exterior accretions such as wrought iron railings and many of the aluminum slider windows have been replaced with appropriate wooden ones. They took the dilapidated interior back to the studs, and salvaged an original stained glass window over the fireplace. Replacements, such as the tiled fireplace insert, reflect the period style. The renovation paid sympathetic attention to heritage architectural features but, at the same time, created a space for a modern young family. The result has been described as a “formal, old-fashioned home with a punch.” There are Craftsman-style details on the exterior such as steep pitched eaves, deep overhangs, side dormer windows and cedar shingle cladding. An attractive arched balcony over the front door adds to the appeal. Stairs lead up to the main floor, typical of Vancouver houses that required a full basement for fuel storage and a central furnace. However, the lack of a deep front porch, the absence of bay windows and the use of fir rather than oak in the interior suggest that the house was probably intended for a family of a clerk or skilled tradesman. It fits well alongside its many contemporaries in the area. However, careful restoration and attention to architectural details have made it a somewhat special survivor. - Vancouver Heritage Foundation First listed in 1911 with Frank Slough (merchant) as the occupant
Hooker Painting Her Toenails
Made by Omsel
The long awaited sequel to Hooker Doin Her Toenails. Most curious is the addition of the garbage can in this frame...... Insignificant until you know its a light industrial area, mid block, real wide sidewalk, always a couple of girls sitting on this ledge, natural bench it is. Funny how you never see a simple thing like that can on the shoot, or you may even go to lengths to crop it out.....but it tells its own story somehow. This we should speculate on... How kind to provide hookers with a can for their toenail clippings and hypes...who did this? Its illegal but cops drive by all day....sorrtta accepted in this area here, stay in the boundries hidden from major traffic one block up...we be ok with that. So was it the biz there is so kind, Vancouver city, Ottawa?? I doubt she packed it down in that purse. Not only that but in Vancouver east end a truck drives around like a catering truck serves them hot food. Some other outreach truck drives around giving them free condoms and tricksheets...like with suspected sex criminal info, not official more like they report themselves. They have their own little police dept goin. The theres the groups of do gooders walk around with big coffee thermas's serving them coffee....i am not kidding about this. To top it all off....you can't find a hooker for 3 days anywhere on the streets for 3 days after welfare day. In all this they brag about making 300-1000 a day....tax free. Life is pretty good sittin in the sun doin your toenails. Maybe i pull up a bench seat here one day shooting the cars going by for a laugh...wonder what these girls would pay me to leave??....mmmm.
Heavy on the "Mister"
Made by Raphael Borja
Tri-X / 400 / Rodinal / 1:50 / 13 minutes While in the Gourmet Warehouse, Uncle Eugene spotted Rob Feenie, a world-renowned chef, perusing the aisles. I had never heard of him before, but after my uncle's persuasion to take his photograph, I mustered up a little courage and approached the chef. Hello Mr. Feenie, may I please take your portrait? Sure, why not? he chuckled. The tailing employee who collected his merchandise in a basket for him remarked, That's right! Heavy on the 'Mister'! I'm unsure if she was being sarcastic or snide. I later learned that Mr. Feenie operates two successful restaurants in Vancouver: the super classy Lumière and the more casual Feenie's (in which I dined on his famous burger later on in my trip). He is also one of the skilled few to have emerged victorious on Iron Chef America. Today, he hosts his own cooking show on Food Network Canada. To learn more about Chef Feenie, visit: Lumière Feenie's New Classics with Chef Rob Feenie
Mellish House - 1919
Made by Bob_2006
2325 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC. The heritage house at 2325 East 1st Avenue possesses a high degree of period integrity and fine level of maintenance. Listed in the B category of the Vancouver Heritage Register, the house was designed and built by P.W. Mellish in 1919. The house represents a good example of a later phase of the Craftsman Bungalow in its materials, massing, and detail. The base is clad with horizontal siding and the superstructure clad in cedar shingle. A sweeping gable roof unites the massing of the house with a central and symmetrical dormer reflected in the lesser gable covering the central front stairs. The lesser gable-end on the verandah has been detailed with a decorative exposed truss motif, and functions as the Arts & Crafts equivalent of a pediment emphasizing and articulating the front entry. All original windows have been maintained, possess distinctive detail, and reinforce the character and integrity of this heritage resource. - City of Vancouver
Save this house!
Made by neilbruder
This cob house was built by a guy named Ian Marcuse (he headed up the ) in the backyard of the house he rents on Salsbury Drive in Vancouver. Unfortunately there's a good chance the house and the fantastic garden surrounding it will be torn down to make way for duplexes. They're fighting to have the cob house and the property it's on preserved from housing development and are aiming to turn it into a park or something along those lines. Apparently the city may be interested in buying the property. They've been holding parties and open houses to raise awareness among people in the neighbourhood. So if you're in the 'hood check out the cob house and sign the petition to preserve this amazing structure and surrounding lot. You can find it at 1117 Salsbury Drive, Vancouver, just a couple east of commercial drive. GeoTagged
Mellish House - 1919
Made by Bob_2006
2325 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC. In 1919, architect and contractor, Frederick Mellish designed and had this Craftsman Bungalow style home built for his family. It features a distinctive roof gable, and a large Arts and Crafts exposed truss motif over the front entry. In 2001, the house was restored to its original colours under the Vancouver Heritage Foundation's True Colours program. In addition to designing many houses, Mellish also designed the 1918 St. Savoir's Church, three block along 1st Avenue, at Semlin. City of Vancouver Heritage Plaque Program
How (Not) to Fly a Jetpack
Made by WooWork
Blogged at: woowork.blogspot.com/2011/01/carrot-jetpack.html Photographed by MJ Google Streetview of this house.
You Know The Future Is Really Happening When You Start Feeling Scared
Made by kk+
Douglas Coupland x Waldorf Hotel x Kris Krüg On Thursday May 26, esteemed author and visual artist Douglas Coupland will be hosting an interactive presentation on Marshall McLuhan and YouTube at The Waldorf Hotel. Leading up to the event, we will be mounting a series of statement about the event on our outer events Marquee. Each statement is being documented by media activist Kris Krug. Mre information on the event here: www.waldorfhotel.com/2011/05/douglas-coupland-marshall-mc...
1600 Block of Commercial Drive - 1939/2008
Made by entheos_fog
Most of the buildings in the picture remain, with the exception of the building on the corner of the 1600 Block , which used to be the Canadian Bank of Commerce Building (1912). It was demolished in the '40s. The turret on the building across the street was removed but is in excellent shape otherwise. Also note another small Safeway store was located on the Drive. As well, notice the street car lines in the foreground that were removed in the 1950's. Top photo from the Vancouver Public Library website. www.vpl.ca/
Vancouver | Haircuts by Children @ Nunu's Hair Salon & Spa
Made by ardenstreet
This client was open to suggestions; the first thing out of the budding stylist's mouth was, Well, I could give you an Afro. Love it. ---- Brave candidates stepped up to the plate for a free 'do at Nunu's Hair Salon, courtesy of the 2008 PuSh Festival. The kids here hail from a Surrey elementary school and were given basic training to cut, style, and experiment on willing members of the public.
British Columbia Sugar Refining Co.
Made by kootenayvolcano
1890, the Rogers family constructed Western Canada's first cane sugar refinery on the site. The refinery was Vancouver's first substantial industry not based on forestry or fishing. Production of refined sugar commenced in 1891. www.portvancouver.com/trade_shipping/terminals/bulk/roger... www.rogerssugar.com/overview/vancouver.html
1107 McLean Drive c1960's/2009
Made by entheos_fog
This is a few blocks from my house and I imagine that building on the left hasn't housed a store for quite some time. But I was pretty surprised to find out that not only was it once a convenience store but that it's still there and in great shape. The apartment/townhouses beside it are pretty cool, too and haven't changed much over the years. Gotta love that old car! Top photo from the Vancouver Public Library website: www.vpl.ca/
For Sale: 1994 Honda XR650
Made by Jaako
Heavily modified: Supertrapp exhaust, modified air intake, re-jetted carburetor, smaller rear-sprocket (longer gears, higher top speed). This thing makes enough torque to lift the front tire off the ground in 3rd gear!! Engine recently rebuilt. Brand new clutch. New chain, new sprockets. Street-legal lights & turn signals. Dual disk brakes. $4900.00 see my Craigslist ad.
996 GT3 cluster
Made by Eric Flexyourhead
Now that we've gotten all of the high-tech, hydrogen fuel cell cars out of the way... This 996 GT3 is in my friend's shop for some thorough reworking. Lots of carbon fibre to make this stripped-down Porsche even lighter, plus more bits to make it even faster than it already is. It should be a track monster when everything is finished and I'll definitely be back in the shop for photos when the project is complete. June 3, 2009.
grocery store old guy
Made by ♫ marc_l'esperance
he spoke italian to me in the cereal aisle at the 24 hour super-valu on commercial drive. he was suprised when i said i didn't understand italian; he asked me 'are you sure?' i noticed he wasn't paying me any mind in the checkout line while he got his bill. i took one shot. nb. my first flickr shot with my newly-acquired-but-quite-battle-scarred EF70-200mm f/2.8 L lens. www.luxmatic.com
Parade of the lost Souls
Made by Tjflex2
This is the Parade of Lost Souls in Vancouver BC. It is the same celebration you can find in Mexico. It is a version of Halloween. It was put on by the Public Dreams Society www.publicdreams.org/. They shut down (to vehicles) an area of about 10 by 6 square city blocks. This picture is taken on Commercial Street, which is in the center of the Italian quarter.
The Tigers Have Spoken
Made by cabbit
I was in JJ bean on the Drive with my friend Karen. We were having a relatively important conversation, but I kept vanishing to go outside and take photos of this spectacular downpour. Eventually Karen decided to come out with me, so I took a few pictures of her! My most favourited photo. Best viewed large, I think. Also worth noting is that I took this with a consumer grade camera, the HP 945C.
Teri
Made by cabbit
I had my flash gear with me one evening when I went to Christopher's for a movie night, so I started playing around. Not much turned out, but I liked this shot of Teri. -- strobist info Key light - 1x SB-26, gelled for tungsten & firing through a snoot off to the lower right and behind, pointed at the model's face Fill light - 1x ceiling light overhead and to the right
Mural - Commercial Drive S1006e
Made by Harris Hui
There are so many beautiful murals in the neighborhood of Commercial Drive. This is another nice one. The mural is too big for my framing. I included the grocery boxes on the right because I like the idea that these murals are belonging to the lively neighborhood and they are just part of the community life. The shot was taken with my Fuji compact in 16:9 format. Happy Friday and weekend!
Lightswitch by Cameraman
Made by cabbit
A gorgeous paste of an oversize light switch by local street artist cameraman. Found on an abandoned building near Victoria Dr. and Francis, the building has since been torn down. I've granted a local graduate student permission to use this photo in her PhD dissertation. It should be released in the fall, and I'll post a scan of the page it's used on.
