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

Byrnes Block

A Glimpse at Gastown’s Past

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. Byrnes Block Marker

Inscription. The Byrnes Block was built after the fire of 1886 by George Byrnes. It stands on the site of the Deighton House, Gassy Jack Deighton’s second saloon and hotel.

The buildings housed the Alhambra Hotel, one of the city's fancier hotels at the time. It offered hot water and a fireplace in each room, a faboulous view of the harbour, and was one of the few hotels that charged more than a dollar a night.

This was one of the first buildings to be rehabilitated during the rebirth of Gastown in the late 1960s.

It was under the maple tree that Gastown's pioneers would meet. The notice for Vancouver's first civic election, held on May 3, 1886, was posted on the maple tree.

Erected by Gastown Business Improvement Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1886.

Location. 49° 17.005′ N, 123° 6.265′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Carrall Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 Carrall Street, Vancouver BC V6B 2J2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Gassy Jack" (a few steps from this marker); The Old Maple (a few steps from this marker); Nagle Bros. Garage

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Packing House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cordage Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grand Hotel / The Terminus Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Abrams Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Robinson Block / Rene Building (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. Byrnes Block Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

3. Byrnes Block Marker

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 48 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.