Введение
Чайнатаун — район в Ванкувере, провинция Британская Колумбия, и крупнейший китайский квартал в Канаде. Он расположен вокруг улицы Пендер и окружён Гастауном с севера, финансовым и деловым районами в центре города с запада, Виадуком Джорджии и заливом Фолс-Крик с юга, районом Даунтаун-Истсайд и остатками старого Японского квартала на северо-востоке, а также жилым районом Страткона на юго-востоке. Благодаря значительному количеству этнических китайцев в Ванкувере — особенно многочисленным поколениям китайских канадцев, говорящих преимущественно на кантонском диалекте, и иммигрантам первого поколения из Гонконга — город часто называют «Гонкоувером». Однако в последние годы большинство иммигрантов говорят на мандаринском диалекте и родом из материкового Китая. Чайнатаун остаётся популярной туристической достопримечательностью и одним из крупнейших исторических Чайнатаунов в Северной Америке, но в последнее время переживает упадок, поскольку новые члены китайской общины Ванкувера рассеиваются по другим районам агломерации.
Neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia
Chinatown is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is Canada's largest Chinatown. Centred around Pender Street, it is surrounded by Gastown to the north, the Downtown financial and central business districts to the west, the Georgia Viaduct and the False Creek inlet to the south, the Downtown Eastside and the remnant of old Japantown to the northeast, and the residential neighbourhood of Strathcona to the southeast. Due to the large ethnic Chinese presence in Vancouver—especially represented by mostly Cantonese speaking multi generation Chinese Canadians and first generation immigrants from Hong Kong—the city has been referred to as "Hongcouver". However, most immigration in recent years has been Mandarin speaking residents from Mainland China. Chinatown remains a popular tourist attraction and is one of the largest historic Chinatowns in North America, but it experienced recent decline as newer members of Vancouver's Chinese community dispersed to other parts of the metropolitan area.
Chinatown is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is Canada's largest Chinatown. Centred around Pender Street, it is surrounded by Gastown to the north, the Downtown financial and central business districts to the west, the Georgia Viaduct and the False Creek inlet to the south, the Downtown Eastside and the remnant of old Japantown to the northeast, and the residential neighbourhood of Strathcona to the southeast. Due to the large ethnic Chinese presence in Vancouver—especially represented by mostly Cantonese speaking multi generation Chinese Canadians and first generation immigrants from Hong Kong—the city has been referred to as "Hongcouver". However, most immigration in recent years has been Mandarin speaking residents from Mainland China. Chinatown remains a popular tourist attraction and is one of the largest historic Chinatowns in North America, but it experienced recent decline as newer members of Vancouver's Chinese community dispersed to other parts of the metropolitan area.
География
Приблизительные границы Чайнатауна, установленные городом Ванкувер, проходят по переулку между улицами Пендер и Гастингс, улице Джорджия, авеню Гор и улице Тейлор, хотя неофициально эта территория простирается далеко на остальную часть Ист-Сайда (Downtown Eastside). Улицы Мейн, Пендер и Кифер – основные районы коммерческой активности.
The approximate borders of Chinatown as designated by the City of Vancouver are the alley between Pender and Hastings Streets, Georgia Street, Gore Avenue, and Taylor Street, although unofficially the area extends well into the rest of the Downtown Eastside. Main, Pender, and Keefer Streets are the principal areas of commercial activity.
Золотая деревня
В последнее время его затмил более новый китайский деловой район вдоль No. 3 Road в городе Ричмонд, к югу от Ванкувера. Многие состоятельные иммигранты из Гонконга и Тайваня переехали туда с конца 1980-х годов, что совпало с увеличением числа китайских этнических магазинов и ресторанов в этом районе. Город Ричмонд официально обозначил этот новый район как "Golden Village" ("Золотая деревня"). Предложение о переименовании района в "Chinatown" ("Китайский квартал") встретило сопротивление как со стороны торговцев в китайском квартале Ванкувера, так и со стороны некитайских жителей и торговцев в самом Ричмонде.
It has been more recently overshadowed by the newer Chinese immigrant business district along No. 3 Road in the City of Richmond, south of Vancouver. Many affluent Hong Kong and Taiwanese immigrants have moved there since the late 1980s, coinciding with the increase of Chinese ethnic retail and restaurants in that area. This new area is designated the "Golden Village" by the City of Richmond. The proposed renaming of the area to "Chinatown" met resistance both from merchants in Vancouver's Chinatown and from non Chinese residents and merchants in Richmond itself.
Ранняя иммиграция и налог на душу населения
Китайские иммигранты, преимущественно мужчины, впервые в большом количестве прибыли в Ванкувер в конце XIX века, привлеченные золотой лихорадкой в Британской Колумбии в 1858 году и последующим строительством Канадской Тихоокеанской железной дороги в 1880-х годах. К 1884 году 17 000 китайских иммигрантов прибыли в Канаду исключительно для работы на железной дороге. В 1896 году медицинский инспектор города Ванкувера доложил, что город был вынужден сносить дома в Чайнатауне "из-за их антисанитарного состояния" и что "через [Чайнатаун] было почти невозможно пройти, не зажав нос". Несмотря на эти меры, дискриминация в отношении жителей этого района продолжала расти и в конечном итоге вылилась в насилие. 2000 китайских иммигрантов были выселены из своих домов, а общий ущерб имуществу, причиненный действиями толпы в 10 000 человек, оценивался в 15 000 долларов. В одном из новостных репортажей предполагалось, что беспорядки были устроены с целью запугать прибывшего японского делегата. Другой источник винил в этом деятельность американских подстрекателей. Маккензи Кинг, в то время заместитель министра труда, был направлен для расследования беспорядков и рекомендовал выплатить 36 000 долларов в качестве компенсации. Подушный налог был отменен Законом об иммиграции из Китая 1923 года, который вместо этого полностью запретил иммиграцию из Китая в Канаду, за исключением отдельных случаев.
Chinese immigrants, primarily men, first came to Vancouver in large numbers during the late 19th century, attracted in part by the British Columbia gold rush of 1858 and then the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1880s. By 1884, 17,000 Chinese immigrants had arrived in Canada to work on the railroad alone. In 1896, the health officer for the City of Vancouver reported the city had to destroy houses in Chinatown "owing to their filthy condition" and that "one could hardly pass through the [Chinatown] quarter without holding one's nose." Despite these efforts, discrimination against residents of the area continued to grow and eventually turned to violence. 2,000 Chinese immigrants were displaced from their homes, and total property damage resulting from the actions of the mob of 10,000 was estimated at $15,000. One news report speculated the riot was held to intimidate a visiting Japanese delegate. Another blamed the presence of American agitators. Mackenzie King, then the Deputy Minister of Labour, was dispatched to investigate the riot and recommended the disbursement of $36,000 in compensation. The head tax was repealed via the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, which instead abolished Chinese immigration to Canada entirely, except in limited circumstances.
Улучшения конца 20-го века
В 1979 году Комитет по планированию исторической зоны Чайнатауна инициировал программу улучшения уличного облика, чтобы добавить в район различные элементы китайского стиля, такие как специально выложенные тротуары и уличные фонари в виде красных драконов, которые обозначали границы района и подчеркивали его как место, привлекательное для культурного туризма. Начиная с присвоения статуса исторической зоны провинцией в 1971 году и последующих экономических изменений, Чайнатаун трансформировался из центрального делового района, перейдя к преимущественно культурной роли. Местная некоммерческая организация "Муралите" устанавливает фреску на улице Ист-Пендер-стрит с целью придать району яркость и жизненную силу. Рост Чайнатауна на протяжении большей части XX века создал здоровое и процветающее сообщество, которое постепенно старело, поскольку многие китайские иммигранты перестали жить вблизи этого района. Отметив ухудшение положения местных предприятий, Ассоциация торговцев Чайнатауна указала на нехватку парковочных мест и строгие правила исторической зоны как на препятствия для нового использования и реконструкции. Их обеспокоенность впоследствии привела к смягчению правил зонирования, чтобы разрешить более широкий спектр деятельности, включая необходимый снос. В середине 1990-х годов были построены большая парковка, торговый центр и самый большой китайский ресторан в Канаде. Дальнейшее развитие жилого строительства в окрестностях и снижение налогов на недвижимость помогли сохранить более сбалансированное сообщество. Вопросы возрождения района активно обсуждались представителями власти и символически отражены в проекте "Врата тысячелетия", открытом в 2002 году.
In 1979, the Chinatown Historic Area Planning Committee sponsored a streetscape improvement program to add various Chinese style elements to the area, such as specially paved sidewalks and red dragon streetlamps that demarcated the area's borders while emphasizing it as a destination for heritage tourism. Starting with its designation by the province as a historic area in 1971 and subsequent economic shifts, Chinatown shifted from a central business district to playing a largely cultural role. Murality, a local non profit, is installing a mural on East Pender Street with the aim of bringing colour and vitality to the neighbourhood. The growth of Chinatown during much of the 20th century created a healthy, robust community that gradually became an aging one as many Chinese immigrants no longer lived nearby. Noticing local businesses suffering, the Chinatown Merchants Association cited the lack of parking and restrictive heritage district rules as impediments to new uses and renovations. Their concerns subsequently led to a relaxation of zoning laws to allow for a wider range of uses, including necessary demolition. Additions in the mid 1990s included a large parkade, a shopping mall, and the largest Chinese restaurant in Canada. More residential projects around the community and a lowering of property taxes helped to maintain a more rounded community. Reinvigoration was a discussed topic along government members, symbolically embedded in the Millennium Gate project, which opened in 2002.
Недавняя иммиграция
Кроме китайцев-ханьцев из Тайваня, Гонконга и материкового Китая, в районе Чайнатауна также поселились китайские латиноамериканцы. Большинство из них приехали из Перу вскоре после того, как Хуан Веласко Альварадо пришел к власти в этой стране в результате военного переворота в 1968 году. Другие прибыли из Аргентины, Бразилии, Мексики и Никарагуа. В Ванкувере в последние два десятилетия двадцатого века наблюдался значительный приток иммигрантов из Азиатско-Тихоокеанского региона, особенно из Китая, численность населения которого в агломерации Ванкувера в середине 1990-х годов оценивалась в 300 000 человек.
In addition to Han Chinese from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mainland China, Chinese Latin Americans have also settled in the Chinatown area. Most of them were from Peru and arrived shortly after Juan Velasco Alvarado took over that country in a military coup in 1968. Others have come from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Vancouver experienced large numbers of immigrants from the Asia Pacific region in the last two decades of the twentieth century, most notably from China, whose population in the Vancouver Census Metropolitan Area was estimated at 300,000 in the mid 1990s.
Бизнес и развитие
Чайнатаун становится все более процветающим благодаря новым инвестициям и развитию традиционных предприятий. Сегодня в районе представлено множество традиционных ресторанов, банков, рынков, клиник, чайных магазинов, магазинов одежды и других заведений, ориентированных как на местное сообщество, так и на туристов. Ванкуверский офис газеты Sing Tao Daily, одной из четырех китайских ежедневных газет города, по-прежнему находится в Чайнатауне. Телевизионная студия OMNI British Columbia (ранее Channel M) располагалась в Чайнатауне с 2003 по 2010 год. У Ванкуверской школы кино также есть филиал в Чайнатауне. Знаменитый бар и ночной клуб «Fortune Sound Club» расположен в самом сердце Чайнатауна (ранее на этом месте находился ресторан Ming’s). К 2019 году он стал одним из самых популярных ночных клубов в Британской Колумбии, соперничая с развлекательным районом Гранвилл и привлекая музыкантов мирового уровня. В настоящее время предприятия Чайнатауна в основном предлагают товары повседневного спроса и товары для рабочего класса, такие как продукты питания, чай и сувениры. Хотя некоторые предприятия, такие как рестораны, выделяются, они больше не являются единственными китайскими заведениями в городе, что привело к заметному снижению пешеходного трафика и ночной активности в Чайнатауне. Учитывая, что текущий уровень вакантных площадей в Чайнатауне составляет 10%, признается необходимость нового подхода к развитию, поскольку некоторые предприятия переехали в пригородные торговые центры, а другие закрылись из-за выхода на пенсию или нерентабельности. Примеры включают закрытие ресторанов и магазинов, в том числе из-за отсутствия преемников или неспособности бизнеса продолжать работу. Несмотря на значительное количество вакантных площадей, арендные ставки в Чайнатауне остаются самыми низкими в городе – от 15 до 30 долларов за квадратный фут, что примерно в десять раз ниже, чем на улице Робсон-стрит в центре Ванкувера, престижном торговом районе города. Новый бизнес-план Чайнатауна направлен на привлечение новых предпринимателей и уже привлек магазин лонгбордов и магазин немецких колбас, чтобы обновить витрины и привлечь более молодую аудиторию, а также сделать район более привлекательным для людей с более высоким доходом. Привлеченные низкой арендной платой и исторической ценностью зданий, молодые предприниматели открывают здесь бизнес, часто являясь владельцами некитайского происхождения, которые также живут в квартирах над магазинами. Существует общее мнение, что приоритетом Чайнатауна является привлечение людей всех слоев общества, и считается, что открытие нетрадиционных магазинов принесет новый приток энергии и доходов на улицы. В результате коммерческая деятельность становится более диверсифицированной, появляются магазины западных сетевых брендов. Также открылись винтажные магазины, две художественные галереи, бары и ночной клуб, построенный на месте бывшего ресторана Ming’s, в попытке возродить атмосферу ночной жизни, характерную для 1950-х и 1960-х годов. Считается, что разнообразие новых магазинов и предприятий необходимо для создания нового имиджа Чайнатауна, чтобы вернуть району его былое оживление и стимулировать коммерческую активность в целом, а также для конкуренции с пригородными районами, а также с близлежащими Гастауном и центром Ванкувера.
Chinatown is becoming more prosperous as new investment and old traditional businesses flourish. Today the neighbourhood features many traditional restaurants, banks, markets, clinics, tea shops, clothing stores, and other shops catering to the local community and tourists alike. The Vancouver office of Sing Tao Daily, one of the city's four Chinese language dailies, remains in Chinatown. OMNI British Columbia (formerly Channel M) had its television studio in Chinatown from 2003 to 2010. Vancouver Film School also has a satellite location in Chinatown. The renowned bar & nightclub known as ‘Fortune Sound Club’ is situated within the heart of Chinatown (formerly Ming’s Restaurant). As of 2019, they have grown to become one of the most popular night clubs in all of BC, rivalling off the Granville Entertainment District and bringing in world class musicians. Chinatown's businesses today predominantly consist of those selling lower order, working class goods, such as groceries, tea shops, and souvenir stores. While some businesses, such as restaurants, stand out, they are no longer the only Chinese food establishments in the city, a shift that contributed to a visible decline in foot traffic and nighttime activity in Chinatown. As the vacancy rate in Chinatown currently stands at 10%, it has been acknowledged that Chinatown needs a new approach to development, since some businesses have relocated to suburban shopping centres while others simply retired or went out of business. Examples include the closing of some restaurants and shops, sometimes in instances where the family did not have successors or where the business could not sustain itself any longer. Although there is a considerable business vacancy, Chinatown lease rates are considered the cheapest in the city, at $15–$30 per square foot—about one tenth of the asking price on Vancouver's Downtown Robson Street, the city's upscale shopping district. The new Chinatown business plan encourages new entrepreneurs to move in—and has attracted a longboard store and German sausage shop—as ways of restoring storefronts and bringing in a younger crowd, and to make higher income people more comfortable in the area. Attracted to the lower rent and the building's heritage status, younger businesses have moved in, often with white owners who also live in apartments above the shops. The general consensus is that Chinatown's priority is to attract people of all backgrounds to Chinatown, and it is believed that the opening of non traditional stores will bring a new flow of energy and income to the streets. As a result, the commercial activity is becoming more diversified, dotted with Western chain stores. Other additions include vintage stores, two art galleries, bars, and a nightclub, built on the site of the former Ming's restaurant, in an attempt to bring something of a nightlife atmosphere, reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s, back to the neighbourhood. The diversity of new shops and businesses is believed to be necessary in creating a new image for Chinatown in order to bring vibrancy back to the area and encourage commercial activities in general, and as a way to compete with suburban districts as well as nearby Gastown and Downtown Vancouver.
План действий по оживлению Чайнатауна
Комитет по планированию исторического района Чайнатауна совместно с американской компанией AECOM Economics помог подготовить План действий по возрождению Чайнатауна для департамента планирования Ванкувера в ноябре 2011 года. Планировщики Ванкувера опросили 77 предприятий и выяснили, что 64% из них зафиксировали снижение выручки в период с 2008 по 2011 год. Большинство покупателей, 58%, были местными жителями, а 21% прибыли из других районов Большого Ванкувера. На долю туристических расходов приходилось всего 12% от числа клиентов Чайнатауна.
The Chinatown Historic Area planning committee, along with AECOM Economics, a US based planning firm, helped to prepare a Chinatown Revitalization Action Plan for Vancouver's planning department in November 2011. Vancouver planners surveyed 77 businesses and found that 64% reported a decrease in revenue between 2008 and 2011. The majority of consumers, 58%, were local residents, with 21% coming from elsewhere in the Lower Mainland. Tourist spending accounted for only 12% of Chinatown customers.
Строительство кондоминиума
В 2011 году члены городского совета Ванкувера проголосовали за увеличение ограничений по высоте зданий в Чайнатауне с целью повышения плотности населения. Для большей части района было установлено ограничение в 9 этажей, а на самых оживленных улицах – максимум 15 этажей.
Vancouver city councillors voted in 2011 to raise building height restrictions in Chinatown in order to boost its population density. A limit of 9 stories for most of the neighbourhood was set, with a maximum of 15 stories on the busiest streets.
Архитектура
В 2011 году район был признан Национальным историческим памятником Канады. Продолжающиеся усилия по обновлению включают в себя действия бизнес-сообщества по повышению безопасности за счет найма частной охраны, рассмотрению новых маркетинговых инициатив и внедрению жилых помещений в район путем восстановления и реконструкции исторических зданий. В настоящее время основное внимание уделяется реставрации и адаптивному повторному использованию отличительных зданий ассоциаций. Историческая и значимая архитектура в Чайнатауне, Ванкувер
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Название № Улица Архитектор/Проектировщик Год постройки Заказчик/Для Примечания Фото
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Здание Сэм Ки 8 West Pender Street Браун и Гиллам 1913 Чанг Той (Компания Сэм Ки) Самое узкое коммерческое здание в мире, согласно Книге рекордов Гиннеса; глубина спереди назад составляет всего 6 футов (2 м).
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Здание Уинг Санг 51 East Pender Street Томас Эннор Джулиан 1889–1901 Ип Санг (Компания Уинг Санг) Одно из старейших зданий в Чайнатауне. В 6-этажном здании с 1889 по 1955 год располагалась компания "Винг Санг" (Wing Sang Limited) Ип Санга. Т. Э. Джулиан добавил третий этаж в 1901 году.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Китайское масонское здание 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Модифицировано Самуэлем Баттри Бердсом в 1913 году. Фасад сохранен после сноса здания в 1975 году.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Китайская благотворительная ассоциация Ванкувера 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Китайская благотворительная ассоциация Ассоциация была организована ведущими бизнесменами, включая Ип Санга, Чан Тоя и Ван Ю Шань.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Сад доктора Сунь Ятсена 578 Carrall St Джо Вэй, Дональд Вон, Ван Цзусинь 1986
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Здание Ассоциации Lim Sai Hor 525–531 Carrall Street Сэмюэль Баттри Бердс, В. Х. Чоу 1903, 1914 Китайская империя Реформа Ассоциация Изменено в 1914 году в соответствии с современным стилем зданий Чайнатауна.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Общество Ма Канады 137–139 East Pender Street Х. Б. Уотсон, Э. Дж. Боухен 1913, 1921 Первоначально на первом этаже располагались продуктовые магазины с жилыми помещениями выше; верхний этаж был добавлен в 1921 году для Общества Ма.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Общество Юэ Шань 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Состоит из трех зданий вокруг центрального двора: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920) и 37 E Pender (1914).
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Здание китайской газеты 1 East Pender Street Уильям Тафф Уайтвей 1902 Ип Санг (Компания Уинг Санг) Одно из первых кирпичных зданий в Чайнатауне; повлияло на последующую архитектуру.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Китайская школа 121–125 East Pender Street Дж. А. Рэдфорд и Г. Л. Саутхолл 1910, 1921 Школа Мон Кян Изменена Рэдфордом в 1921 году. Школа Мон Кян была основана в 1925 году.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Здание Ли 127–131 East Pender Street Энрикес и Тодд 1907, 1973 Ассоциация Ли Оригинальное здание было повреждено в пожаре 1972 года и снесено; фасад был сохранен, а за ним в 1973 году было построено новое здание, спроектированное Энрикесом и Тоддом.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Коммерческие здания 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Включает в себя отель Empress (235), отель Phoenix (237), здание Belmont (241) и отель Afton (249).
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Отель East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Ли Ки Часть расширения Чайнатауна к востоку от Main Street.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Здание Гоминьдана 296 East Pender Street У. Э. Спроат 1920 Гоминьдан (КМТ, или Китайская националистическая лига)
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Общество Чин Вин Чун 158–160 East Pender Street Р. А. Маккензи 1925 Общество Чин Вин Чун Залы для заседаний над коммерческими помещениями на уровне улицы.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Ресторан Ho Ho и отель Sun Ah 100–102 East Pender Street Р. Т. Перри и Уайт и Кокрилл 1911 Лоу Джи Вин Хо Ho Ho открылся в 1954 году.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Отель May Wah 258 East Pender Street Уильям Фредерик Гардинер 1913 гг. Использовался как Обществом Чау Луэн, так и Благотворительной Ассоциацией Шон И в Канаде.
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Башня Чау Луэн 325 Keefer 1971 Общество Чау Луэн
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
London Drugs 800 Main St Неизвестно 1968 (экспроприировано) Общество Чау Луэн
The neighbourhood was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. Ongoing efforts at revitalization include efforts by the business community to improve safety by hiring private security, considering new marketing promotions, and introducing residential units into the neighbourhood by restoring and renovating heritage buildings. The current focus is on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the distinctive association buildings. Historical and significant architecture in Chinatown, VancouverName№StreetBuilder/DesignerYear Built by/for Notes Photo Sam Kee Building 8 West Pender Street Brown and Gillam 1913 Chang Toy (Sam Kee Company) Narrowest commercial building in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records; front to back depth is only 6 feet (2 m). Wing Sang Building 51 East Pender Street Thomas Ennor Julian 1889–1901 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the oldest buildings in Chinatown. The 6 storey building was home to Yip Sang's Wing Sang Company (Wing Sang Limited) from 1889 to 1955. T. E. Julian added third storey in 1901. Chinese Freemasons Building 1–5 West Pender Street S. B. Birds 1906, 1913 Modified by Samuel Buttrey Birds in 1913. Facade retained after building was demolished in 1975. Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver 104–108 East Pender Street 1901–1910 Chinese Benevolent Association The Association was organized by leading businessmen including Yip Sang, Chang Toy, and Wang Yu Shan. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall StJoe Wai, Donald Vaughan, Wang Zu Xin1986 Lim Sai Hor Association Building 525–531 Carrall StreetSamuel Buttrey Birds, W. H. Chow 1903, 1914 Chinese Empire Reform Association Altered in 1914, keeping with the contemporary style of Chinatown buildings. Mah Society of Canada 137–139 East Pender Street H. B. Watson, E. J. Boughen 1913, 1921 Originally housed street level grocery with residences above; top storey added in 1921 for Mah Society. Yue Shan Society 33–47 East Pender St. W. H. Chow 1889, 1898, 1920 Consists of three buildings around a central courtyard: 41–47 E Pender (1889), 33–39 E Pender (1920), and 37 E Pender (1914). Chinese Times Building 1 East Pender Street William Tuff Whiteway 1902 Yip Sang (Wing Sang Company) One of the first brick buildings in Chinatown; influenced later architecture. Chinese School 121–125 East Pender Street J. A. Radford and G. L. Southall 1910, 1921 Mon Keang School Altered by Radford in 1921. Mon Keang School established in 1925. Lee Building 127–131 East Pender Street Henriquez and Todd 1907, 1973Lee's Association Original building was damaged in a 1972 fire and demolished; the facade was retained and a new building was constructed behind it in 1973, designed by Henriquez and Todd. Commercial Buildings 235–257 East Hastings Street 1901–1913 Includes the Hotel Empress (235), Phoenix Hotel (237), Belmont Building (241), and Afton Hotel (249). Hotel East 445 Gore Street S. B. Birds 1912 Lee Kee Part of the expansion of Chinatown to east of Main. Kuomintang Building 296 East Pender Street W. E. Sproat 1920 The Kuomintang (KMT, or Chinese Nationalist League) Chin Wing Chun Society 158–160 East Pender Street R. A. McKenzie 1925 Chin Wing Chun Society Meeting rooms above street level commercial space. Ho Ho Restaurant and Sun Ah Hotel 100–102 East Pender Street R. T. Perry and White and Cockrill 1911Loo Gee Wing Ho Ho Restaurant opened in 1954. May Wah Hotel258 East Pender StreetWilliam Frederick Gardiner1913 Messrs. Barrett and Deane SRO hotel; built in response to the Lodging House By Law of 1910. Used by both Chau Luen Society and Shon Yee Benevolent Association of Canada. Chau Luen Tower325 Keefer1971Chau Luen Benevolent Society London Drugs800 Main StUnknown 1968 (Expropriated)Chau Luen Benevolent Society
Ворота
Китайские ворота (рядом с Китайским культурным центром, недалеко от пересечения с Карраллом), выходящие на Пендер-стрит, были подарены городу Ванкувер правительством Китайской Народной Республики после Всемирной выставки Expo 86, где они экспонировались. После почти 20 лет нахождения на текущем месте ворота были перестроены и подверглись масштабной реконструкции фасада с использованием камня и стали. Финансирование реконструкции поступило из государственных и частных источников; обновленные ворота были представлены во время визита губернатора провинции Гуандун Хуан Хуахуа в октябре 2005 года. Их не следует путать с более крупными Millennium Gate, которые расположены на Пендер-стрит в западной части Чайнатауна, недалеко от пересечения с Тейлор-стрит. Millennium Gate были утверждены 20 сентября 2001 года и возведены в 2002 году на том же месте, где ранее стояла временная деревянная арка, построенная в честь королевского тура 1901 года, предпринятого герцогом и герцогиней Корнуольскими и Йоркскими. Дизайн Millennium Gate разработал Джо Уай.
The China Gate (next to the Chinese Cultural Centre, near the intersection with Carrall) facing Pender Street was donated to the City of Vancouver by the Government of the People's Republic of China following the Expo 86 world's fair, where it was on display. After being displayed for almost 20 years at its current location, the gate was rebuilt and received a major renovation of its façade employing stone and steel. Funding for the renovation came from government and private sources; the renovated gate was unveiled during the October 2005 visit of Guangdong governor Huang Huahua. This is not to be confused with the larger Millennium Gate, which straddles Pender Street at the west end of Chinatown, near the intersection with Taylor Street. The Millennium Gate was approved on September 20, 2001, and erected in 2002 at the same site as a temporary wooden arch built to celebrate the 1901 royal tour by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. Joe Y. Wai designed the Millennium Gate.
Знаковые здания
Компания Сэм Ки, которой управлял Чан Той, один из самых состоятельных купцов в Чайнатауне на рубеже XX века, приобрела землю под здание Сэм Ки в виде стандартного участка в 1903 году. Однако в 1912 году город расширил улицу Пендер, изъяв в собственность почти весь участок, оставив лишь 6 футов (около 1,8 метра) со стороны улицы Пендер. Ранее на этом участке располагался Шанхайский переулок – один из первых районов красных фонарей Ванкувера, где совместно размещались 105 борделей с Кантонским переулком. Последним из них был знак «Хо Хо» (изображавший миску с рисом и палочки для еды), который был демонтирован в 1997 году. В 2008 году в рамках инициативы «Великое начало» города Ванкувера был одобрен большой неоновый знак высотой 14 метров для парковки Chinatown Plaza. Новый знак был установлен в марте 2010 года. В 2017 году на улице Пендер был установлен неоновый знак с большим зеленым и желтым петухом для ресторана Сай Ву. Новый владелец Сай Ву узнал об оригинальном знаке, который висел над рестораном в его ранней версии (1925–1959), из односекундного фрагмента фильма с парада 1958 года в Чайнатауне, и предпринял безуспешные поиски оригинала. Знак был воссоздан по архивным кадрам. Одновременно были объявлены планы по восстановлению высокого знака «Хо Хо» в 2018 или 2019 году.
The Sam Kee Company, run by Chang Toy, one of the wealthier merchants in turn of the 20th century Chinatown, bought the land for the Sam Kee Building as a standard sized lot in 1903. However, in 1912 the city widened Pender Street, expropriating all but 6 feet of the Pender Street side of the lot. This lot was the previous home to Shanghai Alley, an early Vancouver red light district which collaboratively hosted 105 brothels with Canton Alley. The last of these was the Ho Ho sign (which showed a rice bowl and chop sticks), which was removed in 1997. A large 45 feet (14 m) tall neon sign was approved for the Chinatown Plaza parkade project in 2008 under the City of Vancouver's Great Beginnings initiative. The new sign was installed in March 2010. In 2017, a neon sign featuring a large green and yellow coloured rooster for the Sai Woo Restaurant was installed on Pender Street. The new owner of the Sai Woo was made aware of the original sign that hung outside the earlier incarnation of the restaurant (1925–59) from a one second clip from a movie of a 1958 parade in Chinatown, and launched a search for the original sign which was unsuccessful. The sign was recreated from the archived footage. At the same time, plans were announced to relight the tall Ho Ho sign in 2018 or 2019.
Лаоцзы - настенная роспись
Ванкуверская фреска Лао-цзы (также известная как "Лао-цзы" и "Лао-цзу", 老子) расположена на западной стене здания Ассоциации Ли, на углу проспекта Гор и улицы Пендер, на границе Чайнатауна. Фреска была открыта 2 октября 2010 года мэром города Ванкувера Грегором Робертсоном в рамках празднования 125-летия Ванкуверского Чайнатауна. Фреска включена во множество списков известных фресок Ванкувера. Её спроектировал Кенсон Сето, а нарисовали Алекс Ли и Фальк. Площадь фрески составляет 223 квадратных метра, её стоимость – 18 000 долларов, которые были разделены между городом Ванкувер и Ассоциацией Ли Ванкувера. Неоднократно подвергалась вандализму в виде граффити.
Vancouver's Laozi (also referred to "Lao Tzu" and "Lao Tsu", 老子) mural is located on the Western wall of the Lee's Association building, at the corner of Gore Avenue and Pender Street, on the boundary of Chinatown. The mural was unveiled on October 2, 2010, by the Mayor of the City of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson. as part of the celebration of the 125 years of Vancouver's Chinatown. The mural is featured in multiple lists of notable Vancouver murals. It was designed by Kenson Seto and painted by Alex Li & Falk. The mural is 223 square metres, and cost $18,000 which was split between the City of Vancouver and Lee's Association of Vancouver. It was defaced multiple times by graffiti,
5 апреля 2016 года город Ванкувер перезонировал участок по адресу 303 E Pender St/450 Gore Avenue, разрешив строительство шестиэтажного здания, которое скрыло фреску от вида. Здание было спроектировано архитектором Гейром Уильямсоном и построено компанией GMC Projects Inc., на веб-сайте которой размещено изображение фрески Лао-цзы.
On April 5, 2016, the City of Vancouver rezoned the lot at 303 E Pender St/450 Gore Avenue, allowing construction of a six story building that hid the mural from sight. was designed by architect Gair Williamson and developed by GMC Projects Inc., whose website features an image of the Laozi mural
В качестве условия перезонирования городской совет Ванкувера добавил следующее: "Разработка дизайна новой фрески, отражающей характер и историю Чайнатауна; Примечание для заявителя: цель не в том, чтобы воссоздать существующую фреску, а в том, чтобы найти возможность создать новую фреску подходящего размера и расположения на здании, в том числе, возможно, на восточной стороне здания". Застройщик рассматривает возможность нанесения уменьшенной копии оригинальной фрески на новое здание.
Vancouver City Council added a condition to the rezoning: "Design development to create a new mural to reflect the character and history of Chinatown;Note to Applicant: The intent is not to recreate the existing mural, but rather to seek a viable opportunity to create a new mural of a suitable size and location on the building, including possible location on the eastern side of the building. "The developer is studying the possibility of painting a smaller version of the original mural on the new building.