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Second Special Meeting to Discuss Smelter Matters – October 14, 1897

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This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Joanne McCormick Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives S31 Volume 8, page 36 only Too see or download images of…

Special Meeting to Review Smelter Proposals – October 12, 1897

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Two smelter proposals were reviewed: Mr. Harry Symons' proposal was chosen to go forward. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Joanne McCormick Original handwritten minutes City of…

Council Excludes Street Light Near Catholic Church – October 11, 1897

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There was controversy about accepting the Light Railway and Tramway Committee's report; it was only adopted after striking out the clause recommending the placing of a street light on Richards…

Ex-Mayor Fred Cope Dead – October 4, 1897

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City Council regrets the untimely death of Ex-Mayor Fred Cope (Mr. Cope's house shown above). The City Crematory was authorized to burn a quantity of damaged fruit. The Fire &…

Sunnyside Hotel, Water Street, Vancouver, BC ca 1890

Tremont Hotel Verandah to be Removed – September 27, 1897

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The Rand Brothers wrote to Council telling them the matter of removing the old verandah from Tremont Hotel {pictured above} on Carrall Street will be attended to. A $15 per…

Water Street in “Disgraceful Condition” – September 20, 1897

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C. H. Wright called Council's attention to the "disgraceful condition" of Water Street from Abbott to Carroll Streets. Photo is of Water Street, taken in 1897. Ex Mayor Henry Collins…

Swing Span for Granville Street Bridge considered- September 13, 1897

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The Board of Works held a special meeting with local experts to discuss the question of the proposed new swing span for the Granville Street bridge. Motions were passed to…

Drill Shed Needed for Artillery Companies – January 28, 1897

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Council agreed to ask the Provincial Government to provide a site for a Drill Shed for the Artillery Companies of Vancouver, as it had done for other BC cities. This photo shows the Drill Shed on Pender at Beatty Street, perhaps 1899.