The Packing House - Vancouver, BC
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bluesnote
N 49° 17.023 W 123° 06.285
10U E 492381 N 5459001
One of many historic buildings in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Waymark Code: WM193HN
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/19/2023
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The plaque says, "Originally built as The Sunnyside Hotel in 1874, the property was devastated by the Great Vancouver Fire in 1886. It was rebuilt and operated as The Alexandra Hotel for several years. As of 1912, the building was home to Swift Canadian Company, a meat warehouse and cold storage plant. In 1918, a two story addition was constructed to the east. The massive form and notable height of this structure indicated the extent and prosperity of wholesale trade during that period.
Low Tide Properties acquired the building in 2011 from George Lee, a well known proprietor in Gastown. The building was substantively modernized and is now used as office space for creative and high-technology companies. For a unique view of the building, stand at the corner of Carrall Street and Water Street, and look up to the east façade."
Official Heritage Registry: [Web Link]
Heritage Registry Page Number: DhRs-219
Address:
21 Water Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B, Canada
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