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Nov 4, 2013 · Despite its misleading Edwardian appearance (it was built in the 1970s) and the use of archaic technology (a steam engine), Daryl Stennett shows that while the steam clock may be a charlatan as a historical artifact, the story of how it came to be is fascinating in its own right.
Gastown: With Forrest Wong, Patrick Carr, Isabelle Carrier, Miles Ellis.
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- 2015-05-11
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- Forrest Wong, Patrick Carr, Isabelle Carrier
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Gastown was Vancouver’s first downtown neighbourhood and is named for “Gassy” Jack Deighton, a Yorkshire seaman, steamboat captain and barkeep who arrived in 1867 to open the area’s first saloon. The town soon prospered as the site of Hastings Mill sawmill and seaport, rapidly becoming a general centre of trade and commerce. In 1886, the town was i...
Gastown is a neighbourhood that seamlessly combines old with new, history with the way forward. The district has retained its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in Vancouver. It is an ideal neigh...
Gastown lies along the north of the downtown Vancouver peninsula, from Richards east to Main Street, and south to Hastings Street. Close to everything, Gastown is surrounded by popular hotels, Canada Place, Port of Vancouver and the Trade & Convention Centre. For those travelling by car, Gastown has over 1000 covered parking spaces. Those using pub...
e. Gastown was Vancouver's first neighbourhood and was named for "Gassy" Jack Deighton, a Yorkshire seaman, steamboat captain and barkeep who arrived in 1867 to open the area's first saloon. He was famous for his habit of talking at length (or "gassing") and the area around his saloon came to be known as "Gassy's town," a nickname that evolved ...
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Apr 19, 2024 · Despite many setbacks through the years, like a devastating fire, falling into disarray during the Great Depression, and facing demolition plans during the ’60s, Gastown survived it all to become what it is today – a National Historic Site and one of the most beloved corners in Van.
