Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canadas West Coast (North America)
BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023
1. BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines Marker
BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines
Architect: John C. Day
This was built in 1926 as the corporate offices for the Royal Financial Trust Co., in Classical and Gothic ornamentation with terra cotta cladding. By 1931 the company was bankrupt in the midst of the Depression and the building was used by several insurance, financial and stock companies through the 1930s. In 1938 it was acquired by A. E. Jukes & Co., a mining investment firm. In the early 1940s Arthur Jukes was also president of what was then known as the BC Chamber of Mines, an information and publicity house established in 1898 for the mining industry. In 1959 the BC and Yukon Chamber of Mines established their offices, library and reading room here. It remained until 2004, and within a few years was integrated into the development of the Jameson House tower.
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 Canada, Vancouver, City of Vancouver Heritage Buildings series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 49° 17.175′ N, 123° 6.934′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver
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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: Ceperley Rounsefell Building (here, next to this marker); Marine Building (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Meet You Under the Clock (about 180 meters away); 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. 0.2 kilometers away); Bank of Toronto (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023
2. BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023
3. BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines 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 429 times since then and 119 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.
