Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
The First Mail Delivery
1886-1986
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
1. The First Mail Delivery Marker
Erected by City of Vancouver.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1895.
Location. 49° 16.782′ N, 123° 7.438′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is at the intersection of Nelson Street and Howe Street, on the left when traveling north on Nelson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 780 Nelson Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 2E1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vogue Theatre / Le Théâtre Vogue (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); B.C. Electric Building (about 210 meters away); Orpheum Theatre (about 240 meters away); Power Block (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); "O Canada" House (approx. half a kilometer away); Hotel Vancouver (approx. half a kilometer away); George Leslie's Lane Cottage (approx. half a kilometer away); Hotel Georgia (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
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Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
2. The First Mail Delivery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 12 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.
