Then and Now
The purpose of this section is to highlight the changes which Nanaimo has undergone in its evolution as a city. In some cases the changes have been minor, and in others dramatic. Using a display technique that has been employed by the Nanaimo District Museum for years, this section features a series of before and after photos comparing and contrasting specific areas of the City and their historical evolution. In addition to the image comparisons, this section also features a morphing sequence which conveys just how dramatically the City's downtown waterfront has changed over the years. Nanaimo City Hall is shown in a .pdf document highlighting the history of the current Wallace Street site.
- Evolution of Nanaimo's Downtown Waterfront, 1854-1997
- Intersection of Front and Church Streets
(original image circa 1910, modern image 2003) - Intersection of Commercial Street and Terminal Avenue
(original image circa 1940s, modern image 2003) - CPR Ferry Terminal - Cameron Island
(original image circa 1950s, modern image 2003) - Nanaimo City Hall [PDF 920 KB]
(site history with photos) - Harbour City Lights [WMA 4.5 MB]
(Nanaimo Theme Song Contest Winner from 1986 - Windows Media Audio file)
Photos courtesy of Nanaimo Archives (copyright)
Maps drafted by Joe Brookes (copyright)
