Central Vancouver in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Power Block
City of Vancouver Heritage Building
— Architects: N.S. Hoffar, 1888, Townley & Matheson, 1929 —
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the City of Vancouver Heritage Building series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 49° 16.876′ N, 123° 7.212′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Greater Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Granville Street just south of Robson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 819 Granville Street, Vancouver BC V6B 2C9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Orpheum Theatre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vogue Theatre / Le Théâtre Vogue (about 180 meters away); Hotel Georgia (about 240 meters away); Hotel Vancouver (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Randall Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The First Mail Delivery (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Deutschesland Café (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); B.C. Electric Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
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