Flack Block
City of Vancouver Heritage Building
Thomas Flack commissioned this landmark commercial building in 1898, following his return from a prosperous venture to the Klondike gold fields. Completed in 1900, it framed one of the city's most prominent intersections, facing the first provincial Court House across the street in what is now Victory Square. Conceived as a prestige project in a prime location, this was one of the largest structures designed by prolific local architect William Blackmore (1842-1904). The Romanesque Revival style, popular at the turn of the 20th Century, was well suited for this high-profile building. The rough-dressed sandstone, arched windows, columns and cornice line defined its stature as one of the more elaborate buildings in Vancouver. After years of neglect, a full restoration was completed in 2008, including the recreation of the grand stone entry arch.
Marker is at the intersection of West Hastings Street and Cambie Street, on the right when traveling west on West Hastings Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
