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

Edward Hotel

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. Edward Hotel Marker

Inscription. On this site the Regina Hotel, the only building in Gastown to survive the fire of 1886. A small group of men trapped in the building fought to save their lives and managed to save the building as well. The Regina was demolished in 1906 and replaced by this fire-resistant iron & steel framed Edward Hotel.

At ten minutes past two o'clock on June 13, 1886, there was a loud cry uttered in terror: Fire! Fire! Fire! It brought everyone who could hear into the streets. For two or three minutes they heard the roar of the approaching fire.

They saw it rise like a long wall high above the tall trees of the forest, and then bound down like a wild beast on the devoted city. Destruction was almost total. By three o'clock only a few houses and the Regina Hotel were left standing.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1886.

Location. 49° 17.057′ N, 123° 6.544′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Cambie Street, on the left when traveling west on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 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. Taylor Building (a few steps from this marker); Gastown

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(a few steps from this marker); The Gastown Steam Clock (within shouting 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 180 meters away); Flack Block (about 210 meters away); 3rd Malkin Warehouse (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

2. Edward Hotel Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

3. Edward Hotel Marker

Marker is located across the street, on the far right of image.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

4. Edward Hotel 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 46 times since then and 8 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.