Central Vancouver in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Vancouver Rowing Club
City of Vancouver Heritage Building
— Architect: J.W. Keagey —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2010
1. Vancouver Rowing Club Marker
Inscription.
Vancouver Rowing Club. City of Vancouver Heritage Building. The Vancouver Rowing Club was established in 1899 when the Burrard Inlet Rowing Club joined the Vancouver Boating Club. Throughout it's history the Vancouver Rowing Club has played an important part in the athletic and social life of Vancouver. This building, designed in the Tudor Revival style, was officially opened on September 9, 1911 replacing an earlier clubhouse located at the foot of Burrard Street. Renovations to the clubhouse were completed by Watson-Donald Architects in 1988. His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh K.G., K.T. became a patron of the Rowing Club in 1975.
The Vancouver Rowing Club was established in 1899 when the Burrard Inlet Rowing Club joined the Vancouver Boating Club. Throughout it's history the Vancouver Rowing Club has played an important part in the athletic and social life of Vancouver. This building, designed in the Tudor Revival style, was officially opened on September 9, 1911 replacing an earlier clubhouse located at the foot of Burrard Street. Renovations to the clubhouse were completed by Watson-Donald Architects in 1988. His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh K.G., K.T. became a patron of the Rowing Club in 1975.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Sports. In addition, it is included in the City of Vancouver Heritage Building series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1891.
Location. 49° 17.805′ N, 123° 8.055′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Greater Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker can be reached from Stanley Park Drive, 0.3 kilometers north of West Georgia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver BC V6B 4B3, Canada. Touch for directions.
2. Vancouver Rowing Club Seal - on the clubhouse above the entrance.
Photographed By Unknown, 1903
3. Vancouver Rowing Club from Coal Harbor (1903)
This image, from the Major Matthews collection, courtesy of the City of Vancouver Archives and depicts the earlier VRC clubhouse (with regatta and spectators), which was replaced by the current one in 1911.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2010
4. Vancouver Rowing Club - View from northeast
The marker is located on north side of the building, on the second floor above water level, next to the doorway.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2010
5. Vancouver Rowing Club - View from southwest during low tide
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