Vancouver Heritage Foundation: Upcoming Events

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In an illustrated talk, Michael Kluckner takes a look at Vancouver’s apartment and condo history in two parts. He begins with the evolution of the apartment building, from humble flats above stores to the luxurious suites of the 1920s, the walk-ups of the 1940s and the high-rises of the 1960s. He also explores the social changes in the city – the passage in 1966 of the Strata Title Act, as well as other forms of collective ownership of buildings – that have turned tenants into owners and investors into landlords.

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Tuesday, June 2
7:30 – 9:30 pm
University Women’s Club at Hycroft
1489 McRae Ave
Tickets $15 (inc. tax)

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Originally the BC Telephone Company Offices and Stores, essentially a warehouse for spools of cables and wires, telephone and related equipment, this masonry building was later known as the BEST Building.  It is the oldest surviving building in the South East False Creek area, begun in 1913. In 2009 this sturdy building was converted into condo apartments. On June 7th, we’ll offer the chance to get inside three units in this building, all with historic elements but personalized to the homeowners taste. All have the impressive wood beams that will not be found in modern construction and have to be seen to be believed.

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Heritage House Tour
Sunday, June 7
10 am – 5 pm
Tickets $40 or $30 with valid student ID

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Join VHF for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Hotel Vancouver followed by wine and cheese in the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite with Dal Richards. There are only a few openings left for this intimate event at one of Vancouver’s most storied hotels, with one of our city’s most storied musicians. You’ll see historic parts of the hotel not open to the public and bask in the legacy of Dal Richard’s years performing at The Roof.

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Thursday, May 7
6 – 8:30 pm
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Tickets $100 (inc. $50 tax receipt)