photographs

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

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

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 from Marco Polo's location on E Pender and Columbia St.

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.

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.

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 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.

Colour photo of a group of guests at the Marco Polo Restaurant seated around a round table. A poster for a sold out New Years Party in the background suggests this party may be visiting in winter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hop drying kiln at the Squamish Valley Hop Company farm with cart for transportation of product and wood for firing the kiln.

August Jack Khatsahlano (viewer's right) and Chief Jimmie Jimmie (viewer's left) with child, likely at the Squamish Valley Farmers' Institute Hall on Government Road during the labour day event, 1923.

August Jack Khatsahlano (viewer's left) and Chief Jimmie Jimmie (viewer's right), likely at Squamish Valley Farmers' Institute Hall on Government Road during the labour day event, 1923.