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Lumberman's Arch, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Photograph depicts the second Lumberman's Arch monument in Stanley Park. The first Lumberman's Arch was built by the Lumberman's Union as a replica of the Parthenon in 1912 to mark the visit of the Duke of Connaught, the Governor General of Canada. It was originally located along his procession route, at Homer and Pender, and was later moved to the Park. In 1947, the structure, having succumbed to rot, was torn down and in 1952, was replaced with the current structure.

Arch structure consisting of four logs; three adults and two children gathered around the arch; Vancouver harbour in the background.

Lumberman's Arch, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Photograph depicts the original Lumberman's Arch in Stanley Park. Lumberman's Arch was constructed by the Lumberman's Union in 1912 to commemorate the visit of the Duke of Connaught. It originally stood along his procession route, at Homer and Pender. It was moved to Stanley Park and remained there until 1947 when it was condemned and demolished. A replacement structure was erected in 1952.

Grassy field with evergreen trees in foreground; wooden log replica of Parthenon temple in middle of image; ships in the harbour in background.

Harding Memorial, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Photograph depicts the Harding Memorial in Stanley Park. Warren G. Harding was President of the United States of America when he visited Vancouver in 1923. A week later while in California, he passed away unexpectedly. The Harding Memorial was unveiled in Stanley Park in 1926 to commemorate his visit.

Arbor draped with roses in foreground of image; two men inspecting concrete and metal monument with two metal female figures and two eagles in middle right of image; forested area behind monument.

Harding Memorial, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Photograph depicts the Harding Memorial in Stanley Park. Warren G. Harding was President of the United States of America when he visited Vancouver in 1923. A week later while in California, he passed away unexpectedly. The Harding Memorial was unveiled in Stanley Park in 1926 to commemorate his visit.

Small lily pond in middle left of image; two children sitting on bench in middle right of image; three adults inspecting concrete and metal monument with two metal female figures and two metal eagles in background.

Harding Memorial, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Photograph depicts the Harding Memorial in Stanley Park. Warren G. Harding was President of the United States of America when he visited Vancouver in 1923. A week later while in California, he passed away unexpectedly. The Harding Memorial was unveiled in Stanley Park in 1926 to commemorate his visit.

Small lily pond in bottom left of image; man inspecting concrete and metal monument with two metal female figures and two metal eagles in background; female figures hold shields with American flag on one and Canadian Red Ensign on other.

Pauline Johnson Memorial, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Photograph depicts Pauline Johnson's grave and memorial in Stanley Park.

Pauline Johnson was a popular Canadian writer and performer of the late 19th century, noted for poems and performances that celebrated her aboriginal heritage. Born in 1861 on the Six Nations Indian Reserve near Brantford, Ontario, Pauline Johnson died in Vancouver in 1913. In 1922, the Women's Canadian Club of Vancouver erected a monument over her grave in Stanley Park.

En verso "Pauline Johnson 1861-1913. Ereted in 1922 by the Men's Canadian Club of Vancouver" [C.E. Leonoff]

A plaque at the memorial states otherwise "Erected in 1922 by the Women's Canadian Club of Vancouver" [http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/stanley/landmarks.htm]

Harding Memorial, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Photograph depicts the Harding Memorial in Stanley Park. Warren G. Harding was President of the United States of America when he visited Vancouver in 1923. A week later while in California, he passed away unexpectedly. The Harding Memorial was unveiled in Stanley Park in 1926 to commemorate his visit.

Children stand on walkway and near lily pond in foreground; adults sit and stand near monument in the distance.

First Narrows from Prospect Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Photograph depicts the First Narrows, taken from Stanley Park at Prospect Point with the S.S. Beaver cairn and plaque in the foreground. A Union Steamship heads west out of the narrows; across the narrows, housing at Ambleside in West Vancouver line the shoreline; the pier at Dundarave is seen faintly in the distance; Hollyburn Ridge rises above West Vancouver.

Pauline Johnson Memorial, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Photograph depicts the Pauline Johnson grave and memorial in Stanley Park; carved rocks, flagstones with water streaming to rectangular pool and rock bowl; forest in the background.

Pauline Johnson was a popular Canadian writer and performer of the late 19th century, noted for poems and performances that celebrated her aboriginal heritage. Born in 1861 on the Six Nations Indian Reserve near Brantford, Ontario, Pauline Johnson died in Vancouver in 1913. In 1922, the Women's Canadian Club of Vancouver erected a monument over her grave in Stanley Park.

En verso "Pauline Johnson 1861-1913. Ereted in 1922 by the Men's Canadian Club of Vancouver" [C.E. Leonoff]

A plaque at the memorial states otherwise "Erected in 1922 by the Women's Canadian Club of Vancouver" [http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/stanley/landmarks.htm]

Pavilion and Harding Memorial, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Photograph depicts the Stanley Park Pavilion and lily pond, with the Harding Memorial at right.

Stanley Park Pavilion is a Class A heritage building, designed by architect Otto Moberg to house the Vancouver Park Board. The 1911 Craftsman-style building features low-pitched gables; exposed, overhanging roof rafters; and a stone chimney. Moberg also built chalets and lodges at Banff and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies for the Canadian Pacific Railway.

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