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

Model School

— City of Vancouver Heritage Building —

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. Model School Marker

Inscription.
Model School
Architect: E.E. Blackmore

Built in 1905 as an elementary school for teacher-training, this was the first institutional building in the area. This richly textured sandstone building with deeply set windows, a formal plan, and arched entranceways has architectural features characteristic of the Romanesque Revival Style which was popular for institutional buildings in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1989 the former Model and the adjacent Normal School buildings were incorporated into the City Square complex designed by Paul Merrick Architects.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the City of Vancouver Heritage Building series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 49° 15.663′ N, 123° 6.991′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Fairview. Marker is on West 12th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 555 W 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 0G1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Normal School (a few steps from this marker); Captain George Vancouver R.N. (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vancouver City Hall (about 180 meters

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away); Manzo Nagano (1853 - 1924) (about 210 meters away); Helena Gutteridge (about 240 meters away); Grauer Residence (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Shaw House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Centennial Rocket (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

2. Model School Marker

Model School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

3. Model School

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 33 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.