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

Gastown

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. Gastown Marker

Inscription.
This clock is located at the western boundary of the old Granville townsite, known as Gastown. In 1870, the shore of Burrard Inlet was only a few yards north of this point. Through the early 1900's, Gastown was the commercial centre of Vancouver. By the 1960's, it had become the centre of Vancouver's 'Skid Road'. In the early 1970's, it was rehabilitated to its former stature. The success of its rehabilitation was due to property owners, retailers, and all the people of Gastown working together with city council and civic departments. The townsite Gastown committee, composed of the property owners of Gastown, were responsible for the beautification of the streets. John W. Parker served as chairman of the committee between Jan. 1967 to Sept. 1977.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1967.

Location. 49° 17.066′ N, 123° 6.532′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Water St, Vancouver BC V6B 1B8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gastown Steam Clock (here, next to this marker); Edward Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Taylor Building (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Greenshields Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dominion Building (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Here Stood Hamilton (about 210 meters away); Flack Block (about 210 meters away); 3rd Malkin Warehouse (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

2. Gastown Marker

Marker is located on the right side of the clock (out of view).

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

3. Gastown Marker

Marker is located to the left of the clock (out of view).

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

4. Gastown Marker

Interworkings of the world's first steam clock.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.