vintage photos of Vancouver in the 1970s

From Vancity Buzz

POP SNAP Vancouver sure has changed over the past 40 years. After sitting in storage for several decades, photographer POP SNAP uncovered the slides they had put away and started basic lo-res scanning of these Kodachrome pictures.

Kodachrome is quite challenging to scan, as they told us, but as you can see, it was all worth it. POP SNAP’s interest was largely in buildings and structures, which form the basis for most of the photos. Almost all pictures from the set were shot on sunny days.

 Vancity Buzz chose just some of the photos from POP SNAP’s Vancouver 1970s sets. To see more, visit their Flickr page.

Industrial Steel Pipe Lamp

Industrial Steel Pipe Lamp $70

Lamp on ...

Nothing says 'rugged' more than cold-hard steel. This burly lamp is made with all-new black steel pipe and get's its vintage chops from the 60 Watt Globe Vanity Tungsten Electric Light Bulb.

Switch is located on the cord, at the back of the lamp.

Height: 19" Base: 10" x 10".

Lamp off.

Happy Feet! Won't scratch table top.

This is what the bulb would like if I had a better camera!

make it! Vancouver Show

Friday, April 22 11am to 9pm
Saturday, April 23 10am to 6pm
Sunday, April 24 11am to 5pm

@ The PNE Forum 2901 E Hastings

Check out the spring make it! show for one-of-a-kind handmade items from nearly 200 of Canada’s best makers, designers, and crafters.

Make It! is the ultimate upbeat shopping experience! 

There will be something for everyone from fashion and accessories, to art, jewelry, and baby items, to home decor and stuff for the guys.

Now with food carts and a beer garden!

Pay once, shop 3 days! $5 at the door
Kids 12 & under are free!

make it! Vancouver

Rustic Hallway Furniture Decor Item

Vintage criss-cross style
Custom hand made
Never been used, brand new

Features
100% pine wood - No plywood, No particle board
Sanded and stained
Storage shelf below
Light weight but strong and durable

Dimensions 34" Long x 12.5" wide x 41" height

$150

Mad Max Chair

The Apocalypse is coming. Your gonna need a good chair.

This battle-worn chair has survived countless attacks and is ready for the post-apocalypse.

Swivel action let's you spot enemies from all directions.

5 Wheels allow for fast get-away. Original wood colour painted flat black with gold and silver gun-metal highlights. Sealed with clear finish.

Your Ikea chair never looked so good!

On Consignment at:

Champagne Taste
1101 Royal Avenue, New Westminster 604-524-6068 http://www.champagnetaste.ca/

Post Apocalypse Side Table

Pine side tables stained with environmentally friendly,non-toxic water-based dark walnut and white oak. Refurbished and re-strained for distressed look.

Finished with Varathane Premium Diamond Wood Finish in satin, so it retains the natural, rustic look.

 32" Tall, 20" deep, 16" wide. Single shelf on the inside.

On Consignment at:

Champagne Taste
1101 Royal Avenue, New Westminster 604-524-6068 http://www.champagnetaste.ca/

Distressed Look Coffee Table

Pre-owned wear and tear combined with a newly stained distressed look create a uniquely refurbished coffee table.

100% Pine (no particle board or plywood) stained with environmentally friendly, non-toxic water-based dark walnut and white oak.

 Finished with Varathane Premium Diamond Wood Finish in satin, so it retains the natural, rustic look.

 29" x 46" x 18" Tall

On Consignment at:

Champagne Taste
1101 Royal Avenue, New Westminster 604-524-6068
http://www.champagnetaste.ca/