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
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 City of Vancouver Heritage Building series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 49° 17.08′ N, 123° 6.588′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Water
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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); Canada Pacific Railway Station (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dominion Building (about 210 meters away); Here Stood Hamilton (about 210 meters away); Flack Block (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
2. Greenshields Building Marker
Marker can be seen near the center of the image, along the sidewalk.
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 47 times since then and 6 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.
