Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
First Known AIDS Memorial
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
1. First Known AIDS Memorial Marker
First Known AIDS Memorial
Planted on October 20, 1985
The grove was planted, and this plaque donated by staff friends and loved ones of AIDS Vancouver.
This grove of cherry trees is a living monument, planted in loving memory of those we lost in the very early days of the AIDS epidemic here in Vancouver.
The first fallen pink petals were followed by too many others. Gone, but never forgotten
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1985.
Location. 49° 17.682′ N, 123° 8.027′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Denman Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vancouver BC V6G 2W9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. From Coal Seams to Park (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); First West Vancouver Ferry (about 150 meters away); Vancouver Rowing Club (about 240 meters away); Robert Burns (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Before the Lagoon Was Lost (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Warren G. Harding Memorial (approx. half
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More about this memorial. The marker is located in Devonian Harbour Park.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
2. First Known AIDS Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
