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

Taylor Building

— City of Vancouver Heritage Building —

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. Taylor Building Marker

Inscription.
Taylor Building
Architects: Grant & Henderson

Walter Taylor and Edward Clarence Taylor commissioned this commercial building in 1911. Walter Taylor was the founder and managing director of the Empress Manufacturing Company, which specialized in imported coffees and local jams and jellies. It became one of the most successful local food suppliers. The building's strong Edwardian-era elements include a timber-frame structure and a balanced storefront and window placement. In 2003 it was rehabilitated and the upper floors were converted to residential use.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the City of Vancouver Heritage Building series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 49° 17.057′ N, 123° 6.557′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 Water Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1B8, Canada. Touch for directions.

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

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dominion Building (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Here Stood Hamilton (about 180 meters away); Flack Block (about 210 meters away); Canada Pacific Railway Station (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

2. Taylor Building Marker

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 37 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.