Mount Pleasant was one of the very first neighborhood zones developed in the city of Vancouver. Here you can find lively coffee shops, bistros, trendy boutiques, galleries, and much more. Take this walking tour to discover all the great attractions of the Mount Pleasant area.
1) Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall is a landmark building that dates back to 1915. The concrete structure features a unique stone and brick facing. Originally built as a Postal Station, it is now run by the Heritage Hall Preservation Society.
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2) The Cornerstone
Originally built in 1910 as the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, this edifice was transformed into the Evangelistic Tabernacle in 1927. That, however, was not the last designation of the building. In 1994 it was converted into luxury condominiums, which still stand today.
3) Holy Trinity Ukranian Orthodox Church
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral is a Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is located on East 10th Street just west of Main Street. The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Parish was established in Vancouver, on May 9, 1937. In December 1977, the Vancouver City Council designated the church as an architectural Heritage Building and an engraved plaque was placed on the exterior of the church building. It is also noteworthy that in 1975, the church was designated as a “Sobor” by Rt. Rev. Archbishop Andrew on behalf of the Ukrainian Greek-Orthodox Church of Canada, (renamed Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC) by an Act of Parliament in 1990).
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4) Lee Building
The 7-story Lee Building, located at 175 East Broadway, was built in 1912 by the merchant Herbert Lee. For many years, it was the hub of activity of South Fraser. At the time of its construction, the Lee Building was the tallest standing structure south of False Creek.
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5) Goh Ballet Theatre
The Goh Ballet Theater building, constructed in 1912, was a part of the Royal Bank. In 1978, it was transformed into the internationally renowned Institute of Ballet. Nowadays, this ballet academy prepares students for a successful career in the field of dance.
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6) Henry Bloomfield House
Henry Bloomfield House is located at 2532 Columbia Street. This building is Vancouver's finest example of Bloomfield's work. Henry Bloomfield and Sons designed some of the most elegant stained glass in British Colombia.
7) City Hall
Vancouver City Hall is a twelve story building topped with a clock, designed by architect Fred Townley and Matheson. Currently, it serves as the seat of the Vancouver City Council.
The building's style is a compromise between modern and art deco, with an intriguing, stepped pattern leading up to the main tower portion. Inside, the City Hall is richly adorned with cream and black terrazzo floors, and walls covered in polished marble and capped in horizontal brass banding. Fluted marble pillars support the elegantly gilded ceiling, the stairwells are detailed in black marble, the walls are highlighted with solid brass handrails, octagonal newel panels punctuate the landings, and mezzanine balconies offer an unimpeded view of the whole space. The building's original features are extremely well preserved, and in many cases are the original pieces that were installed when it was first constructed.
This richly decorated building was built during the height of the Depression for $1 million, and was intended as a public works project to help employ the many Vancouver residents affected by unemployment. It was originally ordered by the Vancouver Civic Building Committee, and construction began in 1936. In 1976, the building was declared one of Vancouver's heritage buildings of primary significance.
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