Downtown in Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canadas West Coast (North America)
Sun Tower
City of Vancouver Heritage Building
| | Architect: W.T. Whiteway | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2024
1. Sun Tower Marker
This prominent Beaux-Arts office tower was built in 1911-12 for the Vancouver World newspaper, the tallest building in the British Empire when it was completed. Its publisher, Louis D. Taylor, served as Mayor eight times between 1910 and 1934. Although the newspaper suffered financial difficulties, the Building continued its use as administrative and printing offices of the Vancouver Sun, published here between 1937 and 1964 before it moved to the south end of the Granville Bridge. A spur railway line once ran alongside the rear of the building to deliver newsprint and ship out newspapers - the plain style of that side contrasts with the ornate street faces of the building. The lower part is adorned with terra cotta panels and classical details, and below the cornice is a row of maidens by sculptor Charles Marega.
Erected by City of Vancouver.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Vancouver, City of Vancouver Heritage Buildings series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 49° 16.865′ N, 123° 6.509′ W.
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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: Edgett Building (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Victory Square (about 150 meters away); Flack Block (about 150 meters away); Vancouver Daily Province 67 Years (about 150 meters away); Victory Square Cenotaph (about 180 meters away); Dominion Building (about 210 meters away); Here Stood Hamilton (about 210 meters away); 64 Pounder Guns (about
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2024
2. Sun Tower Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2024
3. Sun Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
