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Charles “Dad” Quick, Saturday 13 October 1928
Born in 1820, Dad Quick was a Powell Street saddle maker who achieved some fame later in life for his longevity. Here he’s 108, but he made it to at least 111. Here he in his youth, a mere 101 years-old.
Source: Photo by Stuart Thomson, City of Vancouver Archives #99-2945
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Charles “Dad” Quick, Saturday 13 October 1928

Born in 1820, Dad Quick was a Powell Street saddle maker who achieved some fame later in life for his longevity. Here he’s 108, but he made it to at least 111. Here he in his youth, a mere 101 years-old.

Source: Photo by Stuart Thomson, City of Vancouver Archives #99-2945

Source: searcharchives.vancouver.ca

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John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Stanley Park, 1969
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John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Stanley Park, 1969

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Napping at the Hollow Tree, ca. 1888-1900
Source: Library & Archives Canada #1985-005
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Napping at the Hollow Tree, ca. 1888-1900

Source: Library & Archives Canada #1985-005

Source: collectionscanada.gc.ca

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