Museum Blog

Apr 19, 20193 min read

The Rise and Fall of Vancouver’s Top Cop in the 1950s

Written by Sheena Koo 1950s Vancouver was an idyllic time for many. The city had just a few skyscrapers, with the Hotel Vancouver and the...

Mar 8, 20194 min read

A History of Women in the Vancouver Police Department

Three officers take aim during target practice. In 1967, women were required to train with firearms but were not allowed to carry them on...

Feb 21, 20194 min read

The City Analyst’s Lab: Vancouver’s History as a Forensic Pioneer

The entrance to 238 East Cordova Street, which served as the City Analyst’s Laboratory from 1932 to 1996. Photo VPMA photo collection...

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