Opening of Laurel Pavilion (now Jim Pattison Pavilion) 1985

Operating Room team, Capped and Gowned

VGH O.R. scene, or O.R. in Willow Chest. Capped and gowned O.R. team during surgery.

VGH Buildings: Nurses Residence at 10th and Heather

VGH “campus.”

Internes Residence 11th and Heather St.

The Interns’ residence @ the S.E. corner of 11th Ave and Heather St. Art deco exterior and interior had large rooms and beautiful woodwork.

Artificial Kidney on B4 Ward at VGH

Artificial kidney built on an old washing machine, sited on the B4 ward. Pictured with staff from B1 (research ward) who were responsible. Dr. Russell Palmer pictured.

Staff of City Hospital on Beatty St. Vancouver

Archive Copy from VGH Public Relations. Staff of City Hospital on Beatty Street taken by photographer/patient Mr. Care. Matron: Miss S. Swan; Orderly: Frank Humphry; Nurses: Miss Way,...

Fire Exit Drill: Heather Pavilion, Slides for Escape

Round chutes used to slide patients (on mattresses) to safety from 2nd and 3rd floors. Orderlies ready to receive ‘volunteers’. Note ‘wartime’ student uniforms.

Flu Barn, Heather Annex 1918

Flu Barn/Heather Annex; Originally built at S.W. corner of 12th and Heather, then moved to 13th and Willow. “Emergency Flu Barn” was built in 3 weeks in May...

VGH Buildings: Heather Pavilion from 10th Avenue

Heather Pavilion photographed from 10th.

VGH Buildings: Military Annex

Military Annex to Heather Pavilion.