Central Vancouver in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
St. Regis Hotel
City of Vancouver Heritage Building
— Architect: W.T. Whiteway —
June 9, 2010
1. St. Regis Hotel Marker
Inscription.
St. Regis Hotel. City of Vancouver Heritage Building. Of the turn-of-the century hotels built in the downtown area before World War I, this is the last one that has survived as a hotel. Noted architect W.T. Whiteway designed it in 1913. He was the architect of the Sun Tower, the original 1903 Woodard's store, as well as notable buildings in Victoria, Halifax, St. John's and Port Townsend, Washington. The builder, E.J. Ryan, constructed the existing Hotel Vancouver. The St. Regis is a good example of the Edwardian Commercial style. Part of the original tile floor has been preserved in the northwest portion of the building, in addition to the original painted wall sign at the alley and the 1920s neon blade sign at the corner.
Of the turn-of-the century hotels built in the downtown area before World War I, this is the last one that has survived as a hotel. Noted architect W.T. Whiteway designed it in 1913. He was the architect of the Sun Tower, the original 1903 Woodard's store, as well as notable buildings in Victoria, Halifax, St. John's and Port Townsend, Washington. The builder, E.J. Ryan, constructed the existing Hotel Vancouver. The St. Regis is a good example of the Edwardian Commercial style. Part of the original tile floor has been preserved in the northwest portion of the building, in addition to the original painted wall sign at the alley and the 1920s neon blade sign at the corner.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the City of Vancouver Heritage Building series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 49° 16.986′ N, 123° 6.944′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Greater Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is at the intersection of Dunsmuir Street and Seymour Street, on the left when traveling west on Dunsmuir Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1Y6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Deutschesland Café (within shouting distance of this marker); Randall Building
The marker is mounted to the right of the entrance on Dunsmuir Street.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
3. St. Regis Hotel Marker
Marker can be seen to the right of the doorway.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 9, 2010
4. St. Regis Hotel neon blade sign
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 9, 2010
5. St. Regis Hotel - original tilework
Photographed By Dominion Photo Company, July 15, 1915
6. The St. Regis Hotel in 1915 (image courtesy of the Vancouver Public Library)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 9, 2010
7. The St. Regis Hotel today
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023
8. St. Regis Hotel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 25, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 8. submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.