Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canadas West Coast (North America)
Orpheum Theatre
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
1. Orpheum Theatre Marker
Orpheum Theatre
Architects: B. Marcus Priteca & Frederick J. Peters
The Orpheum, built and financed by local entrepreneur Joseph F. Langer, was part of the Chicago-based Orpheum Circuit theaters. It opened in 1927 as the largest theatre in Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Over the years audiences have been entertained by symphonies, vaudeville acts, movies, and radio shows at this venue. The opulent interior decor was restored by Thompson, Berwick & Pratt Architects in 1975-77 and the building now serves as the city's premier concert hall.
Erected by City of Vancouver.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • 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 1927.
Location. 49° 16.829′ N, 123° 7.258′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is on Granville Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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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: Vogue Theatre / Le Thιβtre Vogue (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Power Block (about 90 meters away); The First Mail Delivery (about 240 meters away); B.C. Electric Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hotel Georgia (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hotel Vancouver (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Randall Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Deutschesland Cafι (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
2. Orpheum Theatre Marker
The marker can be seen on the left side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
