Historically, the Geography 343 field trip has generally involved a half day excursion with David Gibson through the old downtown east side of Vancouver. These pictures from the Winter 2006 edition show the transitional character of an early 20th century working class neighbourhood historically infused with an East Asian ethnic presence but now undergoing postmodern gentrification.
A new house shows how East is still meeting West in old Strathcona
This temple is evidence of the influence of Christianity on the immigrant cultures of the East
Compare these new postmodern row houses to the early 20th century workers' houses below
Gentrification has yet to remake these early 20th false fronts still standing along Hastings St.
On a rainy February day, Dave and students learn about transitional landscapes
These workers' houses are a reminder of an older Vancouver elsewhere mostly gone
