Blue plaque № 90228

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Gray Block Architect: Thomas Hooper Constructed in 1912, this early reinforced concrete warehouse and loading dock was until recently occupied by Murchie's Tea and Coffee. This functional building is an integral part of the Homer streetscape, and is distinguished by a large projecting cornice and co

ncrete pilasters. Thomas Hooper was one of British Columbia's most distinguished early architects, his most notable local example being Hycroft, in Shaughnessy. In 1996, Murchie's moved to new warehou

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