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

Greenshields Building

— City of Vancouver Heritage Building —

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. Greenshields Building Marker

Inscription.
Greenshields Building
Builder: J.J. McLuckie

This former Warehouse was constructed in 1901-02 as two separate buildings designed to appear as one. Greenshields, Son & Company was a prominent Montreal-based dry goods firm which opened its first Vancouver outlet in 1888. Architect James H. Cadham designed the firm's warehouse in Winnipeg in 1903, and also likely designed this building: The east half was operated by Kelly, Douglas & Company, a successful wholesale grocery firm; within a few years they moved to their own larger warehouse at the west end of Water Street. The Greenshields Building was designed in the commanding Romanesque Revival style, with arched windows on the third floor and decorative carved sandstone capitals topping the lower stone pilasters. In 2004 the west half was rehabilitated and a new top floor was added, set back from the street facing.

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 year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 49° 17.08′ N,

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123° 6.588′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is on Water Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 345 Water Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1B8, Canada. Touch for directions.

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

and in Coast & Mountains.

Globally, it is in North 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: Taylor Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Gastown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gastown Steam Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Angel of Victory, CPR Station Bronze War Memorial (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Bank of Canada Building (about 180

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

2. Greenshields Building Marker

Marker can be seen near the center of the image, along the sidewalk.

meters away); Canada Pacific Railway Station (about 210 meters away); Dominion Building (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.