Central Vancouver in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
"Gassy Jack"
1830-1875
— The Founding Father of Gastown —
On December 25, 1986, this statue was dedicated to the City of Vancouver by the owner of this historic site, Howard Meakin, a third generation Vancouver realtor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1864.
Location. 49° 17.001′ N, 123° 6.259′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Greater Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is at the intersection of Powell Street and Carrall Street on Powell Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vancouver BC V6B 1B2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Maple (here, next to this marker); Byrnes Block (a few steps from this marker); Nagle Bros. Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Packing House (within shouting distance of this marker); Abrams Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Cordage Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grand Hotel / The Terminus Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Robinson Block / Rene Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
More about this marker. The marker is mounted on the lower part of the statue, which is located in Maple Tree Square, at the confluence of Powell, Alexander, Water, and Carrall Streets.
Also see . . . John Deighton. The Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online's short biography of Gassy Jack. (Submitted on February 12, 2011.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 12, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.