Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canadas West Coast (North America)
Cordage Building
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
1. Cordage Building Marker
Cordage Building
Architect: Hugh Braunton
This residential hotel built in 1911 replaced an older section of the Granville Hotel which had connected to what is now the Grand Hotel to the west. Its elegant Edwardian and Classical Revival design stood out from its neighbours: distinctive white glazed brick - a simpler alternative to terra cotta-capped by decorative capitals. The original owner was Thomas Roberts, a prominent hotelier in the early years, who also owned the Grand Hotel. He met an untimely death at age 42, murdered by a masked bandit who held up a poker game on Jervis Street in the West End. The building became known as the Cordage Building, named after the Canada Western Cordage Company, a maker of rope, lines and twines for industrial uses. Its sales and general offices were here from 1931 to 1971.
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 1911.
Location. 49° 17.01′ N, 123° 6.305′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is on Water Street, on the left when traveling
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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: The Grand Hotel / The Terminus Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Nagle Bros. Garage (a few steps from this marker); Robinson Block / Rene Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Packing House (within shouting distance of this marker); Byrnes Block (within shouting distance of this marker); 3rd Malkin Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); "Gassy Jack" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Maple (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
2. Cordage Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 16 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.
