Expo Retro

Description

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Expo 86, the Vancouver Public Library asked Vancouverites to share digitized photos of Expo and record audio clips of their thoughts and experiences. These memories are yours to explore!

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Title: Last Night
Description: A view of the Expo 86 fairgrounds taken from the Granville Street Bridge on the last night of the fair.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Learning Japanese Culture at Expo 86
Description: Stage performance at the Japan Pavilion.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Maple Leaf Schooner - Interview with Ralph Huntley
Description: Ralph recounts the story of the 'Maple Leaf' schooner's visit to Expo 86.
Type of Resource(s): sound recording-nonmusical
Title: Marine Plaza Evening
Description: Sunset captured through the sails at the Marine Plaza.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Marostica Living Chess Event
Description: Game of Marostica Living Chess using live pieces at the Kodak Pacific Bowl.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Marostica Living Chess Event - The Royal Court
Description: Photograph of the Royal Court from a game of Marostica Living Chess that was played using live pieces at the Kodak Pacific Bowl.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Marostica Living Chess Event - The Royal Procession
Description: Photograph of the royal procession from a game of Marostica Living Chess that was played using live pieces at the Kodak Pacific Bowl.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Marostica Living Chess Knaves
Description: Group photo of the knaves from a game of Marostica Living Chess that was played using live pieces at the Kodak Pacific Bowl.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Mexican Pavilion
Description: Mexican Pavilion at Expo 86.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Mixed Feelings About Expo 86 - Interview with Eugene J. O'Brien
Description: Eugene recalls his feelings around Expo 86, including attempting to see Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
Type of Resource(s): sound recording-nonmusical
Title: Mobbing Expo Ernie
Description: People surround Expo Ernie on site at the World's Fair, Expo 86.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Motorcycle Ride
Description: Young girl takes her first motorcycle ride at Expo 86.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Musician B.B. King
Description: Musician B.B. King signs an autograph at Expo 86.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: Musician Ronnie Hawkins
Description: Ronnie Hawkins and Marianne Schmidt at Expo 86.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: M.V. Expo Tugger
Description: M.V. Expo Tugger at Expo 86.
Type of Resource(s): still image
Title: M.V. Expo Tugger
Description: Two young children on the M.V. Expo Tugger at Expo 86. Girl on right holds what looks to be an Expo Passport - stamps were issued at Pavilions and Exhibits and were highly sought after.
Type of Resource(s): still image

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