Downtown Vancouver

The book explores the historical development of Vancouver, starting from its early 1800s settlement by Lewis and Clark, through the establishment of the Hudson's Bay Company's fur-trading empire, to its military significance with Columbia Barracks in 1849. It details the city's incorporation in 1857 and its evolution into a vital industrial and residential hub. Today, Vancouver, alongside Portland, Oregon, thrives with diverse industries including high-tech, maritime, lumber, and manufacturing, highlighting its growth into a major urban center.