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Pender Café Postcard

$3.00

Description & Details

In 1932, a tragic murder-suicide happened at Pender Cafe when a Chinese customer shot dead a white waitress who rejected his advances. The incident led to a ban on Chinese restaurants from hiring white waitresses.

Discover the hidden stories of Vancouver’s Chinatown and surrounding neighbourhoods through VITALITY, a unique exhibition that blends Fred Herzog’s iconic photography with compelling narratives that celebrate the enduring spirit of this historic neighborhood.

Details: 

  • Size: 5"x7"

CVA 1095-09307 - Window signs for Pender Café at 168 East Pender Street.

Credit: City of Vancouver Archives, CVA 1095-09307.