Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Hotel Vancouver

City of Vancouver Heritage Building

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

1. Hotel Vancouver Marker

Inscription. Architects: John S. Archibald & John Schofield

In 1887, the first Hotel Vancouver opened at Georgia and Granville Streets. It was replaced in 1916 by more lavish building at the same location. In 1928, construction began on the third and present Hotel Vancouver. It took 11 years to complete, and opened on May 25, 1939 in time to welcome Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their first Canadian tour.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Vancouver, City of Vancouver Heritage Buildings series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1939.

Location. 49° 17.015′ N, 123° 7.233′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is on Hornby Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 757 Hornby St, Vancouver BC V6Z 1S2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

and in Coast & Mountains.

Globally, it is in North

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America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hotel Georgia (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Power Block (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Orpheum Theatre (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Deutschesland Café (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); St. Regis Hotel (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Randall Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Vogue Theatre / Le Théâtre Vogue (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.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

2. Hotel Vancouver Marker

Marker can be seen at the left corner of the building.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

3. Hotel Vancouver Marker

Same site, same name, - earlier Hotel Vancouver image. Click for full size.

circa 1915

4. Same site, same name, - earlier Hotel Vancouver

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on November 17, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.