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Colour photo of a group of guests at the Marco Polo Restaurant seated around a round table - possibly a celebration as suggested by the presence of balloons.

Photograph of Marco Polo's busy dining room, with an instrumental group playing in the background.

A black-and-white photograph of a darkened opera set, depicting a small town square. Faint light filters in through a dirty skylight, while a man in dark clothing sits at a table at stage-left. Second of a set of three. Taken of a 1962 production of…

A black-and-white photograph of a a half-darkened opera set depicting a smll courtyard ringed by high stone walls underneath the watchful gaze of a large angel statue. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers looks out from stage-right, into an…

Black and white exterior shot of Marco Polo restaurant with a sandwich board standing in front.

A black-and-white photograph of a gloomy opera set, depicting the interior of a lavish room with high Corinthian columns interspaced by tall, vaulted windows. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers dominates center stage, while a darkly dressed…

The backside of a black-and-white photograph, showing where tape once held a transparent cover in place. All that remains are darkened stains from that adhesive and the number '16' scrawled in pencil.

Black and white photo of Victor Louie, owner of Marco Polo, tasting a dish prepared by chef, who holds up the dish.

Colour photo of 10 Marco Polo guests seated around a square table - possibly a celebration as suggested by the presence of balloons.

Colour photo of 10 Marco Polo guests seated around a round table. Other guests socialize in the background, and a musician plays drums around celebratory balloons.

Black and white photo of the street entrance to the Marco Polo Theatre and Restaurant, with large sign advertising buffet. This image looks to the southwest corner of E Pender St and Columbia St, in Vancouver's Chinatown.

Colour photo of 6 Marco Polo guests seated around a square table with teacups and other drink glasses. The back wall has bamboo accents and gold brocade wallpaper.

Black and white photo shows diners lined up at a table with a buffet spread, one type of food service seen at the Marco Polo.

Black and white photograph of what appears to be a dance performance at Marco Polo. Center stage, a suited man poises to clap and a woman in a sparkly leotard stands mid-spin. Another woman performer stands further back - stage left - and claps.

Photo, in colour, of the inside of the Marco Polo Restaurant in its operational days, showing the layout of the tables and chairs, menus, large wall art, and interior decorations.

A black-and-white photograph of a darkened opera set, depicting a small town square. Faint light filters in through a dirty skylight, while a man in dark clothing sits at a table at stage-left. Second of a set of three. Taken of a 1962 production of…

Colour photo of a sign placed in the restaurant's interior and featuring the specialty Mongolian hot pot.

Black and white photo of a commercial street in what appears to be Vancouver's Chinatown, showing various Chinese restaurants and shops. Judging by the street sign for Foo's Restaurant, this is likely a photograph looking east on E Pender…

A black-and-white photograph of a smiling woman touching the side of a wooden horse and staring off into the distance. A tent appears to be erected around her, and light filters through to reveal her ornate dress. Taken of an unknown production by…

Black and white photo of four "China Dolls," regular dancers at the Marco Polo Restaurant, posing with various hand gestures.

Black and white photo of four "China Dolls," regular dancers at the Marco Polo Restaurant. They are wearing bright costumes and hair decorations, and pose with hands on hips.

Colour photograph #1 of 2, of a musical group performing on Marco Polo's stage. The group consists of 4 men in matching red suit jackets and one woman in sequinned pantsuit on vocals. Behind them are three more musicians, with one on a brass…

Colour photo of a packed venue at the Marco Polo: people dance onstage, while musicians play in the background; diners sit and eat at tables; women in bunny outfits serve or entertain.

A black-and-white photograph of a crowded stage, with a number of opera characters crowded into a large town courtyard. The buildings in the background have a strange and irregular geometry, and the dress of the characters is decidedly 19th century…

Exterior of Marco Polo on the southwest corner of Pender & Columbia in Vancouver's Chinatown. Photograph looks westward, to the restaurant's front entrance and large square signboard.