Marine Building (355 Burrard St)

CITY OF VANCOUVER

 

HERITAGE BUILDING

 

Marine Building

 

Architects: McCarter & Nairne

 

Once the tallest building in the British Empire, the

Marine Building enjoys a special heritage status as

an internationally acclaimed example of Art Deco

architecture. Completed in 1930, the Marine Building’s

main lobby has impressive ceiling detail, ship’s prows

as lighting and a marble floor with the 12 zodiac signs,

ships and whales. The Marine Building’s terra cotta

exterior depicts scenic landscapes, sea life, 1920s state

of the art modes of transportation, and vessels significant

to Vancouver’s business and development history.

The 1908s renovation program restored unique architectural

features and upgraded the building’s operation systems.

 

More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Building 

 

See also: https://twitter.com/slim_bird/status/761605945805840386

Attribution: Jennie Eggleston

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