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

The Centennial Rocket

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. The Centennial Rocket Marker

Inscription. The original rocket, designed by Lew Parry and built for the 1946 Pacific National Exhibition Jubilee Parade, stood at the first Vancouver air terminal for 37 years.

This replica was constructed through the joint efforts of the Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 280 (the original builders) and the Vancouver Transportation Club.

Presented to the citizens of Vancouver, this rocket is to commemorate the centennial and celebration of the Expo 86 World's Exposition.

This rocket is a symbol of the role played by craftsmanship and transportation in the growth of Vancouver.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 49° 15.962′ N, 123° 6.921′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Fairview. It is on West 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vancouver BC V5Y 3Z3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s

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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: Barbara Howard (here, next to this marker); Nye's Gas Station (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Shaw House (about 210 meters away); The Southeast False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Grauer Residence (approx. half a kilometer away); Manzo Nagano (1853 - 1924) (approx. half a kilometer away); Helena Gutteridge (approx. half a kilometer away); Captain George Vancouver R.N. (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

More about this marker. The marker is located in Barbara Howard Plaza.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

2. The Centennial Rocket Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

3. The Centennial Rocket Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.