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Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Vancouver man's vast brochure collection traces the city's post-1970s real estate boom
David Rogers loves going to open houses. Since the mid-1980s, he and his wife, Krista, have been checking out the latest and greatest highrise condos, imagining what it might be like if they won the lottery. Could they live there? Would it fit their lifestyle? 'It was fun to see how the rich were going to live,' said Rogers, a retired vocational rehabilitation consultant for WorkSafeBC. Inside the presentation centres to new condo buildings, they would collect developers' spiffy marketing brochures. Some were fairly nondescript, others like a mini-magazine. The brochure for the high-end Vancouver House — the tower by the Granville Bridge that looks like a slice was taken out of it at the bottom — was so deluxe, he had to buy it for $20. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Normally, people toss this kind of stuff out. It's called ephemera, because it's designed to be used for a short time. But over the decades, Rogers has assembled a large collection of real estate brochures, along with various maps, government documents and newspaper clippings — four banker boxes of information that have become a mini-archive of Vancouver's post-1970s boom. He would like to donate it to an archive or museum. He has, for example, an oversized brochure for Dockside, a seven-storey boutique condo building at 1478 West Hastings St. in Coal Harbour. Built by Westbank, it was designed by architect Richard Henriquez to look like an ocean liner. Suite No. 703 was listed for $529,000 when the building was completed in 2002. The two-bedroom, 1,236-sq.-ft. unit now has an assessment of $1.475 million. The Residences on Georgia, located at 1200 West Georgia St., opened in 1998. Built by the Kuok Group, it clearly was being marketed to international investors: A page in its brochure is called The Market, and claimed 'Vancouver's housing market has consistently been among the strongest performers in North America, fuelled by strong population growth from in-migration from other Canadian provinces and abroad.' The brochure includes a United Nations list of the top nations to live in. Canada is No. 1, followed by the United States and Japan. A 688-sq.-ft., one-bedroom unit was listed for $174,239 in 1998. A unit that size on the 18th floor is now assessed at $732,000. 'It's been really smart marketing,' said Rogers, 70. 'What these brochures did was not only market the condo development, but also Vancouver.' When Concord Pacific purchased and redeveloped the former Expo 86 lands on False Creek, it put out its own magazine-style brochure, Living! Rogers has several issues, which are subtitled 'Vancouver's new waterfront lifestyle.' Issue 5 included a feature titled 'Sun, Sea and Freedom,' which touted 'resort living in the heart of downtown.' Concord developed Crestmark in 1997, a waterfront complex in Yaletown with 10- and 22-storey buildings. Part of its brochure was made with high-quality vellum paper, similar in feel to parchment. 'Imagine, savouring the tranquillity of living in a park-like setting by the ocean,' the brochure stated. 'Imagine, owning a home that embodies all that a luxurious lifestyle has come to mean to those with impeccable taste.' A 1,351-sq.-ft. townhouse was selling for $280,000 in 1997. A similar unit is assessed at $1.99 million today. Rogers has all sorts of material related to Expo 86, the Concord Pacific development and nearby B.C. Place stadium, including a giant aerial-view poster of the Expo 86 site, probably photographed just before the fair opened. His Expo 86 passport is filled with stamps from the various countries that had a pavilion, as well as a stamp from the McDonald's McBarge, which was called the Friendship 500. He has some wonderful B.C. memorabilia, such as the brochure for the PacifiCat, the ill-fated fast ferry from the 1990s. He is also big on heritage. He has several chunks of brick and concrete from the Georgia Medical-Dental Building, an art deco wonder located at 925 West Georgia St. that was demolished in 1989. Originally from Dorset, England, Rogers moved to Vancouver in the mid-1970s. 'There were so many things happening with Vancouver I decided to collect information that I found interesting,' he said. Archives are often leery about ephemera. But some of his collection is so rare it defies belief, such as a paper cut-out SkyTrain car from its launch. As Vancouver-a-bilia goes, it's a 10 out of 10. They should re-issue them. jmackie@
Axios
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
This "Bridgerton"-themed bus takes you on a mobile tea party tour of Charlotte
Context: Whimsy Wheels Wander Tour founders Ashley Harker and Ashley Kramer wanted to create an interactive experience that showcases the city's history, diversity and secrets in an entertaining way. They launched their bus tours in April to offer an activity for those looking for things to do in a sober or family-friendly setting. How it works: The tour, which lasts about two hours, takes you through popular Charlotte neighborhoods. Meanwhile, your tour guide shares both historical and scandalous facts about the city and the queen it's named after. Expect games, royal photo ops complete with a throne backdrop, a curtsy tutorial, and in true "Bridgerton" fashion, Queen Charlotte will crown one lucky passenger as the diamond of the season. It makes a 30-minute stop at The Market at 7th Street in Uptown. The vibe: The 28-person bus, which its owner calls the Royal Carriage, was designed to be whimsical, decorated with floral wallpaper, a ceiling lined with flowers and pink lighting. Sip on this: On board, you'll enjoy six custom tea flavors, including a blue matcha that turns pink when mixed with lemonade, and a peach mango refresher made with green tea. You can pair the tea with light snacks and desserts. You'll also receive a custom tea tumbler to take home. If you go: Whimsy Wheels Wander Tours run every Saturday and Sunday from 12-2pm and another from 3-5pm. Tickets are $69 per person. "Bridgerton" attire is encouraged but not required. Private events and custom tours are available Monday through Friday. What's next: Starting in August, they'll add a Friday night "naughty tour," which will be a theater-based experience featuring dance numbers, including some burlesque, and it'll be BYOB.
Wales Online
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Wales Online
Residents told to keep windows and doors closed as smoke billows above town
Residents told to keep windows and doors closed as smoke billows above town Both police and the fire and rescue service have attended the scene South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed they are the scene of a fire in Abercarn Residents have been told to keep windows and doors shut as the emergency services deal with a fire. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were in attendance at a fire in the Abercarn area of Caerphilly on Monday evening. The service said fire crews had advised residents to keep windows and doors closed for the duration of the incident due to smoke in the area. Stay informed on Caerphilly news by signing up to our newsletter here. Photos from the town showed grey billowing smoke in the air as well as a fire engine and police vehicles at the scene. The precise location or the cause of the fire have not yet been confirmed by the emergency service. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has thanked people for their calls about the incident Article continues below In a statement shared on Monday evening South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently in attendance at a fire in the Abercarn area. "Fire crews are advising residents to keep windows and doors closed for the duration of the incident due to smoke in the area. Photos and videos have shown grey billowing smoke in the sky in Abercarn "We thank you for your calls and patience while we deal with it." A resident from Abercarn, who did not want to be named, witnessed the blaze. "I was in the local pub in Abercarn called The Market, just there drinking, before heading to Newport," he said. "It was around 6.35pm. "I went to the front of the pub and saw a massive plume of smoke behind the old Welsh school that's just closed. One resident described the smoke as 'quite dark' and 'choking' "The smoke was quite dark and choking. I could hear crackling sounds and mini explosions. Article continues below "I think the residents and commercial businesses nearby were affected. I think the community feels a bit numb at the moment. I noticed some people were quite upset by the incident."
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Mama's Day Out
Experience a lavish spread that speaks the universal language of maternal love with traditional recipes from around the world that have been passed down though generations. Indulge in classics like maa ki daal, maa ke haath ka matar paneer, or take a bite of farmhouse pumpkin gnocchi or tenderloin wellington. The event also features a Kids' Culinary Masterclass where little chefs can whip up delightful treats for their mothers! When: May 11, 12pm Where: The Market at The Ritz-Carlton, Residency Road Call: 90354 16155
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lottery ticket worth more than $8K sold in West Seneca
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A winning lottery ticket worth more than $8,000 was sold in West Seneca in Monday's mid-day Take 5 drawing. The ticket, worth a total of $8,510.50, was sold at The Market in the Square on Union Road. The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, once at 2:30 p.m. and again at 10:30 p.m. To see winning numbers, click here. Aidan Joly joined the News 4 staff in 2022. He is a graduate of Canisius College. You can see more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
