Vancouver in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia — Canadas West Coast
Carnegie Library
City of Vancouver Heritage Building
Architect: George William Grant
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 49° 16.874′ N, 123° 5.998′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Greater Vancouver. Marker can be reached from the intersection

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 10, 2010
2. Carnegie Library Marker - Vancouver Centennial version
Located adjacent to the Vancouver Heritage Building marker is a Vancouver Centennial historical marker for the library, as well: The text reads: "Vancouver's first library and museum building was established here in 1903 with funds donated by American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Used solely as the city museum from 1957 to 1967, it was later renovated to serve residents of the downtown eastside.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chinese Freemasons Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Old Maple (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); "Gassy Jack" (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sadie Marks (approx. half a kilometer away); Flack Block (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Dominion Building (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Here Stood Hamilton (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); 64 Pounder Guns (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
Regarding Carnegie Library.
Of the approximately 2,500 public libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie, 125 were built in Canada. Most of these, 111, were built in Ontario, but 3 were built in British Columbia: New Westminster, Victoria, and Vancouver.
In 1901, the City of Vancouver received a $50,000 (US) grant to build the library.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,010 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.