"The frantic gaiety of the Roaring Twenties comes to a jarring halt as newspapers and a chattering ticker tape aboard at the Confederation Caravan tell of the '29 crash, soon to be followed by the Great Depression."
"The frantic gaiety of the Roaring Twenties comes to a jarring halt as newspapers and a chattering ticker tape aboard at the Confederation Caravan tell of the '29 crash, soon to be followed by the Great Depression."
"EXPO A LA FRANCE
La belle France is bringing its own imitation flavor to Expo '67 with a pavilion that combines the traditional French romanticism with her dynamic spirit. Concieved by Paris architect, Jean Faugeron and Montreal co-architect Andre Blouin, the pavillion is a basic steel and concrete construction. Topping the structure will be a swirling canopy of bright-andoized aluminum blades which will create a reflective, halo-like grille-work atop the structure."
"EXPO A LA FRANCE
La belle France is bringing its own imitation flavor to Expo '67 with a pavilion that combines the traditional French romanticism with her dynamic spirit. Concieved by Paris architect, Jean Faugeron and Montreal co-architect Andre Blouin, the pavillion is a basic steel and concrete construction. Topping the structure will be a swirling canopy of bright-andoized aluminum blades which will create a reflective, halo-like grille-work atop the structure."
"Emerging from the dark fear of World War I trench under bombardment Confederation Caravan visitors slip through a beaded curtain into the garish light and frantic pace of the Roaring Twenties and try out some dance steps to the hits of 40 years ago blaring from a victrola."
"Emerging from the dark fear of World War I trench under bombardment Confederation Caravan visitors slip through a beaded curtain into the garish light and frantic pace of the Roaring Twenties and try out some dance steps to the hits of 40 years ago blaring from a victrola."
Hungarian stamps in a picture frame. The frame is black and is 51.5 x 41.5 cm. The years 1939-41 and 1943-44 are written on each side of the stamps. There is also big text for "Hungary" at the top in red and green colours, with a coat of arms flag below it.
Hungarian stamps in a picture frame. The frame is black and is 51.5 x 41.5 cm. The years 1939-41 and 1943-44 are written on each side of the stamps. There is also big text for "Hungary" at the top in red and green colours, with a coat of arms flag below it.
2 Trade Fair Exhibitor Buttons received at 1984 Lions Trade Fair exhibits. A purple ribbon is attached to the bottom of the button that reads "EXHIBITOR"
2 Trade Fair Exhibitor Buttons received at 1984 Lions Trade Fair exhibits. A purple ribbon is attached to the bottom of the button that reads "EXHIBITOR"
The Mejaski family kept airline tickets made out by Helen Currie (Kitimat Travel 1963 and Quadratravel 1970. Helen Currie wife of Art Currie, Municipal manager, they lived here for 18 years.
The Mejaski family kept airline tickets made out by Helen Currie (Kitimat Travel 1963 and Quadratravel 1970. Helen Currie wife of Art Currie, Municipal manager, they lived here for 18 years.
Cream coloured plastic circle, rimmed with a black plastic 'tire'. Red ink inscription, raised, "Sid's Shell Service Kitimat, B.C. PH.1870" on one side, on second side "Firestone" logo.
Cream coloured plastic circle, rimmed with a black plastic 'tire'. Red ink inscription, raised, "Sid's Shell Service Kitimat, B.C. PH.1870" on one side, on second side "Firestone" logo.
