Thompson Rooming House

Built for Dr. Alfred Thompson, the Thompson Rooming House was an early Gastown hotel, which served primarily workers in the seasonal resource trades, such as fishing and logging. The building is significant as an early design in Vancouver by architects Sharp and Thompson. It is a fine example of the Edwardian style from the early twentieth century, illustrating how popular architectural styles were used by the hotel business to market a progressive image.

The masonry is brick cladding on the front facade and common red brick on the side and rear facades. The building retains its original interior features such as the open staircase, wooden balustrades, plaster walls and wooden door and window trim.

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