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  1. Michael de Courcy, Intermedia protest bus, 1969
Item Details

Title: Intermedia protest bus

Artist: Michael de Courcy

Date: November 30, 1969

Format: Photograph [fibre based gelatin silver print]

Location: The Michael de Courcy Archive

Size: 12.70 × 10.20 cm

More Information: An Intermedia sponsored protest in the form of a bus trip around the city, distributing information about a freeway development that would accompany the newly proposed Georgia Viaduct, which would adversely effect many neighborhoods Vancouver. The freeway plan was successfully halted in 1970 due to public outcry. The bus stop departed from the White Spot parking lot on Burrard Street.  Collection of the artist.

Further Research: The Intermedia Catalogue
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  3. 11. Canada Council grant images
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  5. 13. Canada Council grant images
    Michael de Courcy (Photograph)
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    Michael de Courcy (Photograph)
  7. 15. Canada Council grant images
    Michael de Courcy (Photograph)