Central Vancouver in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Drill Hall
City of Vancouver Heritage Building
— Architect: Department of Public Works —
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the City of Vancouver Heritage Building series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 49° 16.769′ N, 123° 6.652′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Greater Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is at the intersection of Beatty Street and Dunsmuir Street, on the right when traveling north on Beatty Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 Beatty Street, Vancouver BC V6B 2L9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sherman (a few steps from this marker); Ram Mk II (a few steps from this marker); 64 Pounder Guns (a few steps from this marker); Percy Williams Statue (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Terry Fox Plaza (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 326 West Pender Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); BC Permanent Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Flack Block (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
Also see . . .
1. The British Columbia Regiment. The Regiment's website, includes an extended historical section. (Submitted on April 8, 2012.)
2. Armoury. HistoricPlaces.ca's page for Drill Hall. On the Hall's historical value: Constructed as the regimental headquarters for the local militia, the Armoury is closely associated with the building campaign undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Active Volunteer Militia during the period preceding the First World War. During the First World War, the structure functioned as both training and recruitment centres. (Submitted on April 8, 2012.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 8, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.