The Historical Photo Archive contains annotated photographs that catalogue West Vancouver's growth and development from its humble beginnings to the bustling and prosperous community it is today. The main focus is between the turn of the century and 1950, a period during which such  pioneers as John Lawson, Albert Whyte, and the Guinness Family were able to lay the foundations for the community of West Vancouver to emerge.. There are over 100 photographs in this online catalogue which will be updated periodically.  The full collection of the West Vancouver Memorial Library's historical photographs, numbering around 5000, are available to look at in the Library's Reference Department.