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

Ceperley Rounsefell Building

— City of Vancouver Heritage Building —

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

1. Ceperley Rounsefell Building Marker

Inscription.
Ceperley Rounsefell Building
Architects: Sharp and Thompson

Built in 1921, this was the headquarters of one of the province's largest insurance and real estate firms with roots going back to the city's incorporation. Henry Ceperley set up an office in Gastown in 1886 and a year later moved to Hastings Street. By 1898 he joined with Frances Rounsefell to form Ceperley Mackenzie and Rounsefell Ltd.: by 1903 it became Ceperley Rounsefell Co. Their relocation to this site in 1921 coincided with the westward shift of the business district: this part of Hastings Street had become a prestigious and desirable location with the earlier-established Terminal City Club and Vancouver Club across the street. The Georgian Revival style of this building, a rare example in Vancouver, conveyed an image of corporate strength and reliability. The building was rehabilitared in 2011 in conjunction with the Jameson House tower development.

Erected by City of Vancouver.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the City of Vancouver Heritage Building series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 49° 17.177′ N, 123°

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6.937′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on West Hastings Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 848 W Hastings Street, Vancouver BC V6C 3N9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines (here, next to this marker); Meet You Under the Clock (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Canadian Bank of Commerce Building (about 180 meters away); Financial District (about 180 meters away); Canada Pavillion (about 210 meters away); Canada Pacific Railway Station (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Regis Hotel (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jack Poole Plaza (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

2. Ceperley Rounsefell Building Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

3. Ceperley Rounsefell Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.