JOURNAL ARTICLE

Spotlight on Vancouver: Introduction.

  • Published In: Urban History Review / Revue d'Histoire Urbaine, 2025, v. 53, n. 2. P. 81 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Belshaw, John 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the historical significance of the McBarge, a floating McDonald's restaurant from the 1986 World Expo in Vancouver, which has recently capsized in the Fraser River. It reflects on the broader implications of Expo 86 for Vancouver's urban history, noting that historians have only recently begun to explore the city's developments from the mid-1980s onward. The article highlights a collection of studies that examine various aspects of Vancouver's history, including class dynamics, urban reform, and the impact of elite interests on the city's development. It emphasizes the continuity of social issues and urban challenges throughout Vancouver's history, suggesting that future historical studies will continue to evolve as new events shape the city's narrative. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Urban History Review / Revue d'Histoire Urbaine. 2025/09, Vol. 53, Issue 2, p81
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0703-0428
  • DOI:10.3138/uhr-2025-5302
  • Accession Number:187977663
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