How did Richmond grow to be the metropolis it is today?
This story is the first in a series of videos, called Richmond Stories, being released by the City of Richmond on YouTube.
The plan is to have 10 videos in total with the nine other being released over the coming months.
They include a "love story" on the Interurban tram, the fierce sports rivalry of the Packers and Colts – Richmond teams, not the NFL - and the fine craftsmanship of Japanese boat-building practiced on Steveston’s waterfront.
Additional videos feature more hallmark stories such as how flight, farming, cultural diversity and the growth of Steveston led to the Richmond we know today.
The videos weave archival film and photographs with new footage to tell some of Richmond’s stories.
Each video was crafted with input from community members, who provided first-hand knowledge of each subject.
“The Richmond Stories video series will bring to life the many diverse anecdotes of Richmond, from its beginnings to present day,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “It is exciting to know that videos developed collaboratively with the community will be used as resources for local students and all lifelong learners.”
Growth of a City, the first video available for viewing, is a fast-paced exploration of Richmond’s meteoric growth since its incorporation in 1879.
Using rarely seen archival images, it documents the city’s transformation from wetlands and waterways to today’s modern metropolis.
Richmond Stories includes a wide range of topics that have something for everyone.
The Growth of a City video is available on the city’s YouTube channel and on the Richmond Museum website.
It can also be viewed in person at the Richmond Museum, located in the Richmond Cultural Centre at 7700 Minoru Gate. The other videos in the series will be available for viewing on YouTube and at the Richmond Museum when released.
