Comments on: BC Binning’s Secret Mural

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:46:14 +0000

I used to bank at this CIBC branch in the 1990s just so I’d have an excuse to go in every two weeks to deposit my paycheque and gawp at my favourite piece of “public” art. Every time, I’d stand in the middle of the floor and stare at it for a minute or so before leaving. The security guards probably thought I was a nutter. I am glad to see it’s survived, but I don’t imagine the building will for long. I believe the VAG has Binning’s cartoon of the design in its holdings.

By: Katrina Madsen

Katrina Madsen — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:27:06 +0000

I was born in 1972 and grew up in Vancouver and this image so familiar. I think it might have been on a school textbook cover or something? We have to preserve the history, thanks for doing this. It is too bad we have lost so much in Vancouver to new development.

By: Sooz

Sooz — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 22:11:10 +0000

Excellent article Eve. One of the downtown walking tours hosted by Vancouver Heritage Foundation includes this stop to enjoy B.C. Binning’s work!
Sooz

By: Chalby

Chalby — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:57:15 +0000

In reply to James. I remember loving that BC relief map as well. Years after seeing it for the first time, I challenged my grade 7 students to use papier mache on a board to build up a favourite region of B.C. I was impressed with how much further my young students were able to build their relief maps.

By: James

James — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:49:39 +0000

I want out bc relief map back somewhere. Was at the PNE and was perfect to show visitors in town how big our province is

By: Karin McCarty

Karin McCarty — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:31:15 +0000

I am thrilled to see this .my hometown and I remember this. Wonderful
Thank you.

By: David Gibson

David Gibson — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 19:17:22 +0000

I had forgotten that the mural was there, as I don’t go downtown very often. My next trip will include the mural.

By: Angus McIntyre

Angus McIntyre — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:25:38 +0000

I’m pleased to see that this has survived. Unfortunately the Shadbolt mural painted on leather in the dining room of the Alcazar Hotel didn’t. The building that now houses The Keg was originally the B.C. Electric appliance showroom and store. I gather portions of decoration of the Post Office on Georgia will be preserved. The 1950’s produced some fun examples of art as part of a building.

By: Casey Lazecki

Casey Lazecki — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:48:26 +0000

Another wonderful piece of history you’ve found for us, Eve. Thanks!

By: Lou McKee

Lou McKee — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:38:40 +0000

This wall is extremely beautiful. I must see it! Thank you for bringing it to our attention.

By: Dr. William Ellis

Dr. William Ellis — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:29:01 +0000

Thanks for this. Good art is pretty thin on the ground in Vancouver, and this was an excellent find.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:17:13 +0000

Thank you Eve, for revealing this hidden treasure.

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:10:52 +0000

I feel a “mascara emergency” coming on… I’m a fan of mid-century art and it looks as though Binning’s efforts have endured over time. Still, the original building would be my preference.

By: Loretta Houben

Loretta Houben — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:28:46 +0000

The things I don’t know about my city. Thanks for the interesting post!
I remember when The Keg was Fairweather’s women’s clothing store in the late 1970’s and 1980’s. I shopped there a lot.