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Marine Building
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Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, September 20, 2025
1. The Marine Building Marker
Marine Building
Architects: McCarter & Nairne
Once the tallest building in the British Empire, the Marine Building enjoys a special heritage status as an internationally acclaimed example of Art Deco architecture. Completed in 1930, the Marine Building's main lobby has impressive ceiling detail, ship's prows as lighting and a marble floor with the 12 zodiac signs, ships and whales. The Marine Building's terra cotta exterior depicts scenic landscapes, sea life, 1920s state of the art modes of transportation, and vessels significant to Vancouver's business and development history. The 1980s renovation program restored unique architectural features and upgraded the building's operation systems.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Canada, Vancouver, City of Vancouver Heritage Buildings series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 49° 17.246′ N, 123° 7.023′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Burrard Street and West Hastings Street, on the left when traveling north on Burrard Street. building is scaffolded as of September
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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 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines (about 180 meters away); Jack Poole Plaza (about 210 meters away); The Olympic Cauldron (about 210 meters away); Canada Pavillion (about 210 meters away); Komagata Maru (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Unstable Politics (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Wind Wheel Mobile (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
Also see . . .
1. The Canadian Encyclopedia: The Marine Building.
The Marine Building has dominated its location in Vancouver's business core since it opened. The tower of the 21-storey building rises above a 4-storey podium with a narrow setback on the Hastings Street side and a 10-storey wing along Burrard Street.(Submitted on September 20, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)
The Marine Building (McCarter Nairne, 1929-30), 355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, was developed and built by Toronto's short- lived Stimson Developers to house commercial shipping interests and the Vancouver Merchants' Exchange. It is Vancouver's best surviving example of the Art Deco style.
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, September 20, 2025
2. Marine Building Marker, mid-range
2. Atlas Obscura: Vancouver, British Columbia, The Marine Building.
This Art Deco masterpiece has stood in for some of the most famous buildings in comic book history.(Submitted on September 20, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)
3. British Columbia Magazine: Visiting The Marine Building In Vancouver.
Vancouvers iconic Marine Building, located at 355 Burrard Street, is an art deco marvel. The building was completed in 1930 and, at the time, was the tallest skyscraper in the city. The Marine Building is renowned for its architecture and is known as one of the best art deco buildings in the world.(Submitted on September 20, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, September 20, 2025
3. Marine Building Marker, long-range
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
