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Clipping of an ad for a 10 course Chinese smorgasbord at the Marco Polo, in celebration of the year of the dragon.

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

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.

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.

Colour photo of a chef serving barbecued meats.

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

A 7-page menu from the Marco Polo, including an introduction to the smorgasbord by the restaurant's manager. The manager introduces traditional Chinese eating and cooking practices and culinary philosophy. The cover page features a man riding…

Simple menu on paper with notable wear and fading of original purple ink.

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 bearing a "lazy Susan" and various food dishes. Behind them is what appears to be a stylized painting of a ginkgo tree and crane.

A notice containing a simple programme for Chinese New Year Evening, involving cocktails, dinner, and a lion dance with Orient Express music.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Typed letter from the Ladies' Auxiliary of the International Woodworkers of America to the Marco Polo Restaurant. The letter refers to plans for a group of ladies from the Auxiliary to dine at the restaurant, and expresses appreciation for…

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.

Johanneans enjoy a dim sum luncheon.

Colour photo of a diner standing at the renowned smorgasbord table at the Marco Polo.

Business card for theatre restaurant in striking blue and red with illustrated buddha-like figure and Chinese architecture.

Cover and interior pages of a mail-out menu for the Marco Polo. The cover shows a pink silhouetted telephone; the handset reads "this call is for you." Inside are descriptions for various dishes on offer, as well as a loyalty stamp card…

A menu and programme printed on red paper with silver text for a special reception by the Vancouver Chinese Community in honour of the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.

Photograph of Marco Polo's east exterior wall on the southwest corner of Pender & Columbia in Vancouver's Chinatown. The wall is painted red, with yellow text reading, in full, "Marco Polo / the original / Chinese Smorgasbord.…