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Photograph depicts the construction progress of the Preventive Medical Building (the Wesbrook Building) at the University of British Columbia.

Front shot of three story building; facade is almost entirely windows; stonework frames side steps leading up the building's entrance; leveled dirt , presumably ready for landscaping in front of stonework; sidewalk visible in very foreground of image; both sides of building are clearly visible on left and right sides of image.

"LEONARD FRANK PHOTOS" embossed in bottom right corner.

Construction started on the Preventive Medical Building (Wesbrook Building) at UBC in 1949 and ended in 1951. However, Landauer did not move Leonard Frank Studios to 641 Pender St (which this image is stamped with) until 1952. This image has therefore been tentatively dated at 1952.

Photograph depicts the construction progress of the Preventive Medical Building (the Wesbrook Building) at the University of British Columbia.

Three story concrete building; centre hub with two round extensions; rectangular wings on either side of hub; two small wooden out buildings in front of building; dirt mounds in left of image; grass field in foreground of image.

Black and white label in bottom right corner reads "U.B.C. PREVENTIVE MEDICAL BLDG. SHARP THOMPSON BERWICK PRATT ARCHITECTS - VANCOUVER B.C. COMMONWEALTH CONSTRUCTION CO. BUILDERS - ENGINEERS NR DATE "

Photographs depict the construction progress of the Preventive Medical Building (the Wesbrook Building) at the University of British Columbia. Second image does not have label in bottom right corner.

Two story concrete building; foundation/basement level partially visible; extensive wooden scaffolding and framing, presumably in preparation for the pouring of cement and addition of another story; seven vehicles visible in front of building in makeshift parking lot.

Black and white label in bottom right corner of image reads "U.B.C. PREVENTIVE MEDICAL BLDG. SHARP THOMPSON BERWICK PRATT ARCHITECTS - VANCOUVER B.C. COMMONWEALTH CONSTRUCTION CO. BUILDERS - ENGINEERS NR DATE "

Photographs depict the construction progress of the Preventive Medical Building (the Wesbrook Building) at the University of British Columbia. Second image does not have label in bottom right corner.

Large, square, steel, three level platform; wooden and concrete foundation built around platform;, crane tower behind structure; six construction workers visible in foreground; existing buildings visible in background.

Black and white label in bottom right corner of image reads "U.B.C. PREVENTIVE MEDICAL BLDG. SHARP THOMPSON BERWICK PRATT ARCHITECTS - VANCOUVER B.C. COMMONWEALTH CONSTRUCTION CO. BUILDERS - ENGINEERS NR DATE "

Photographs depict the construction progress of the Preventive Medical Building (the Wesbrook Building) at the University of British Columbia.

Large, square, steel, three level platform; wooden and concrete foundation built around platform; crane tower to the left of platform; debris around perimeter of building; seven vehicles in makeshift parking lot; existing buildings and forested area far in the background.

Black and white label in bottom right corner of image reads "U.B.C. PREVENTIVE MEDICAL BLDG. SHARP THOMPSON BERWICK PRATT ARCHITECTS - VANCOUVER B.C. COMMONWEALTH CONSTRUCTION CO. BUILDERS - ENGINEERS NR DATE "

Photograph depicts the construction progress of the Preventive Medical Building (the Wesbrook Building) at the University of British Columbia.

Skeletal looking wood foundation framing; rebar framing in sections of wood framing; bare trees and existing structures in background; deeply rutted dirt road in foreground.

Black and white label in bottom right corner of image reads "U.B.C. PREVENTIVE MEDICAL BLDG. SHARP THOMPSON BERWICK PRATT ARCHITECTS - VANCOUVER B.C. COMMONWEALTH CONSTRUCTION CO. BUILDERS - ENGINEERS NR 5 DATE 2-28-50"

Photograph depicts the construction progress of the Forest Products Laboratory Building at the University of British Columbia.

Three story concrete building; top of facade almost entirely windows; stairs leading up to entrance at left third of building; seven vehicles parked in front of building; grass field in front of parking spots; "LEONARD FRANK -PHOTOS- VANCOUVER, B.C." embossed in bottom right corner.

Photograph depicts the interior of a theatre, most likely the Orpheum Theatre at 884 Granville St., Vancouver, British Columbia. Construction on the Orpheum was complete in 1927 by the Orpheum Vaudeville circuit; the theatre was used primarily for films until the 1970s. In 1974, the City of Vancouver purchased the theatre, undertaking extensive renovations to its Spanish Baroque style structure. It reopened in 1977 as the home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and regularly hosts pop and classical concerts.

Interior shot of an ornate, baroque style chandelier surrounded by metal scaffolding; orchestral scenes painted around perimeter of ornate, domed ceiling; rows of seats visible in bottom left corner of image.

Photograph depicts the interior of a theatre, most likely the Orpheum Theatre at 884 Granville St., Vancouver, British Columbia. Construction on the Orpheum was complete in 1927 by the Orpheum Vaudeville circuit; the theatre was used primarily for films until the 1970s. In 1974, the City of Vancouver purchased the theatre, undertaking extensive renovations to its Spanish Baroque style structure. It reopened in 1977 as the home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and regularly hosts pop and classical concerts.

Interior shot of an ornate, baroque style chandelier surrounded by metal scaffolding; orchestral scenes painted around perimeter of ornate, domed ceiling; rows of seats visible in bottom of image.

Photograph depicts alterations and additions to the Terminal City Club. The Terminal City Club began in 1892 when the mayor and several prominent businessmen founded a businessmen's club. The name is derived from Vancouver being the terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The club is currently located at 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Interior shot of room with two concrete brick pillars; unfinished ceiling; walls in the process of brick laying and handing drywall; construction debris and equipment through out room.

Title box in bottom right corner of image reads "ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TO THE TERMINAL CITY CLUB", "THOMPSON, BERWICK & PRATT ARCHITECTS", "SMITH BROS. & WILSON LIMITED GENERAL CONTRACTORS", "No. 24", "DATE AUG. 30, 1963", "FACING S.W."