July 31 – Aug 1, 2010 we invite the public to participate in Open Doors at the Powell Street Festival. Learn about the past through our visible signage and walking tours (1pm – 5pm) and engage with current businesses that occupy these spaces today.
2010 Participants
St. James Community Service Society
331 Powell Street
“Nimi Shokai”
H.A.V.E. Café
374 Powell Street
“Shibuya Clothing”
Lookout Society
390 Powell Street
“Tamura/New World Hotel”
Octopus Studios
393 Powell Street
“Tsuruda Sewing Machine”
Parke Place Café
415 Powell Street
“Tsujimoto Barber”
Double Happiness
427 Powell Street
“Chitose-Yu Bathhouse”
During the Powell Street Festival please visit our table at 331 Powell Street (inside St. James Community Service Society’s courtyard) to learn more about the ongoing project for 2011.
I was honoured to have my business at 411/415 Powell Street being a part of your open doors project. This year the building’s legacy has past through another generation as it will continue until the next. Many financial offers have come my way to demolish the site but I feel it is my duty to pass this beautiful building on to my family. Many shopkeepers I know have left the area due to its decline. I respect the area and community for its cultural heritage and I will stay through the difficult times. The information panel brought a tear to my eye as I read the historical archives of the building. I am proud that the Japanese festival has returned to Oppenhiemer Park for 2010, congratulations.
Thank you,
Guy Kehler