The CACV became heavily involved in civic heritage preservation during the 1970s, a time when many of Vancouver’s original structures were falling to new developments. The CACV initiated a ‘Heritage Identification’ project designed to identify structures of significant historical, cultural and artistic value to Vancouver. The Orpheum theatre, which was then slated for demolition, was identified as one such building. The CACV initiated negotiations between Famous Players and the city. Eventually, the city agreed to purchase and restore the theatre, restoring its magnificent interior. The Orpheum became the permanent home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO)