23 - Wednesday, January 27, 1988 - North Shore News | HAVE SEEN US ALL THROUGH THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES. LOOKING BACK | hore business: changing with the ti Through times good and bad, the bridge and many other local \* TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ago, the ‘North Shore was experiencing a boom period, with people and businesses flooding into the com- - munity like never before. 7 Over the years, ‘the North Shore community has: changed drastical- ly, growing up and over, filling the region with continued growth and new developments. The three North Shore municipalities — North Vancouver City, North Vancouver District and West Vancouver District — ‘share a common history and What keeps more people coming back to uck Ford? “Dave At Dave Buck Ford, we're sincerely committed to giving you {the best value and service anywhere. But cAWARO | And we work 1 yee background. AH} of the North Shore municipalities experienced growth during the 1950s and 1960s, and many new. businesses sprung up to serve this population growth. Smaller retail merchants — those who founded their own businesses and carved their niche in the community — played an important part in area history. One of the earliest business ven- tures was the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which was opened. as a tourist attraction in the early part of this century. — At Dave Buck Ford, custom- er service and satistaction is our Job 1. Over the past 25 years, we've built a solid reputation for honest value and a commitment to give our customers the best deal possible - every time. What's more, Dave Buck Ford has consistently won Ford Motor Company's highest award of distinc- tion for progressive man- agement, high quality standards and superior service to Ford customers. photo courtesy of North Shore Museum and Archives. | ‘THIS FEATURE IS DEDICATED TO NORTH SHORE BUSINESSES THAT businesses have weathered the changing times, and are still here to serve residents today. _ Many local businesses retain the ambience and atmosphere of the past. With hardwood floors and all the trappings of years gone by, North Vancouver’s Paine Hard- ware is steeped. in history, a trip back into the past of our forefa- thers. Moving with the times, the store has added another shop in. West Vancouver. Industry, too, has played an im- portant part in the history of the North Shore by contributing to the economy and serving as an impetus for future growth. : Stong’s food stores. have been serving the Vancouver area since 1931, and BC Rail has been an in- tegral part of the local North Shore community since 1912... - In the’ automobile industry, Nosth Vancouver’s Taylormotive and Dave Buck Ford have been fixtures for years, businesses fa- miliar -to generations of . car owners. When her husband, Dave, died, Marlene Buck took over the family business. With no experience, she took up the challange with gusto. “That was 44 years ago. Today, Dave Buck Ford is con- tinuing to grow, and is continuing to serve its many customers. In the time-honored tradition that has harder to prove it. . ‘ kept the dealership in business for a quarter of a century, customer service is job number one. 25 years, we're still setting the pace. _ MARINE DRIVE NORTH VANCC B79 VANCOUVER CALLQ80)-24]] COLLECT COSALES (SERVICE (J PARTS {J BODY SHOP [1] LEASE CJ FLEET Times have changed from 25 years ago, and loca! businesses have changed, too. Those 25 years old or more are celebrating a his- tory of serving the community.