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

3rd Malkin Warehouse

A Glimpse of Gastown’s Past

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. 3rd Malkin Warehouse Marker

Inscription. William Harold Malkin, a wholesale grocer and general merchant, built three warehouses on Water Street within eight years. This massive brick and timber warehouse, his third, was constructed to meet the growing demand. The W.H. Malkin Co. prospered greatly from the mining boom in the Kootenays and the Klondike gold rush. The western half old the building was constructed in 1907, the eastern half in 1912. The simple facade and heavy cornice are typical of Parr and Fee's solidly-built no nonsense commercial buildings.

Erected by Gastown Business Improvement Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 49° 17.03′ N, 123° 6.332′ 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: 55 Water Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1A1, 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: Robinson Block / Rene Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grand Hotel / The Terminus Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Cordage Building (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Packing House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nagle Bros. Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Byrnes Block (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); "Gassy Jack" (about 90 meters away); The Old Maple (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

2. 3rd Malkin Warehouse Marker

Marker can be seen to the left of the main entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.