BO-47-2660 : Arbutus Market
This photo was labelled “Market Basket at 16th and Arbutus” and shows a market under construction from 1947. You also get a great view of the surrounding neighbourhood.
If anyone knows the history of this market, please add it to the comments.
The vacant lot would be developed with the Ridge Theatre, Bowling Alley by c. 1950.
This block is going to be demolished within a year for a condo project. The Ridge’s final movie should be Rocky Horror, one final time warp again.
I think many of the houses are still there. Including the one next to the gas station: http://goo.gl/maps/tAAJV