If you ever need to dig into historical facts regarding Real Estate in Greater Vancouver, you may want to look into this unique and interesting historical archive. Regards /Dodi
The Real Estate Board's archives preserve a diverse range of unique historical materials bringing to life the business, economic and social history of the Real Estate Board.
The archive also documents the real estate industry and land use in Metro Vancouver communities through time. Much of the material is unavailable elsewhere.
Some documents are available in an electronic gallery. For information contact Teresa Murphy,tmurphy@rebgv.org
Historic Documents
Unique, irreplaceable and often fragile Real Estate Board records include:
• signatories to the original constitution of 1888
• hand-written minute books, some in good condition, dating back to 1934
• bylaws (and their development)
• committee meeting notes
• correspondence, diaries, notations and personal papers of executive officers
• initiatives related to government legislation, regulation, charitable works
• newsletters, bulletins, brochures, fliers, drawings, maps and pamphlets
Memorabilia
Includes catalogues, certificates, maps, lockboxes, pens, photos of early real estate offices and members, technology, trophies and a football.
Some of these items are on display in the lobby of the Board's office.
Statistics
Available online.
Rare annual and monthly commercial and residential data, 1960s to 1980s.
Maps
Available online.
Unique subdivision maps from the 1920s of areas such as Jericho and Point Grey.
Photographs
Available online.
Dating back to the 1880s, these photographs include:
• presidents, directors, division members, committees, members and board staff)
• events and functions - awards, charitable and social, good works, students in courses and classrooms
• notable persons - councillors, mayors, MLAs, MPs, company presidents
• real estate board offices and staff
• real estate offices in communities
• homes and neighbourhoods
• Metro Vancouver streetscapes and aerial photos taken by Board staff
Multimedia
Audio, cassettes, CDs and videos.
Acknowledgement
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver gratefully acknowledges the support of the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia.
The data relating to real estate on this website comes in part from the MLS® Reciprocity program of either the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) or the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB). Real estate listings held by participating real estate firms are marked with the MLS® logo and detailed information about the listing includes the name of the listing agent. This representation is based in whole or part on data generated by either the GVR, the FVREB or the CADREB which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. The materials contained on this page may not be reproduced without the express written consent of either the GVR, the FVREB or the CADREB.