Monday, May 19, 2008

The Stanley Park Seawall: Introductory Materials

The Vancouver Parks Board has posted a short video here that summarizes the history and evolution of the seawall, originally contrived as a means to stave of erosion around Stanley Park. The video refers to park board superintendent W. S. Rawlings's vision for the wall, and James Cunningham, who oversaw construction for 32 years, devoting his life to make that vision a reality.

The park board also has a handy printable map of the park which you can download here. Visit this page for more info about the sculptures and monuments that punctuate the park and seawall path.

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