Overview
Address
137 Water St, Vancouver BC
Neighbourhood
Gastown
type
Commercial
Protection & Recognition
- M: Municipal Protection
Description
he Twigge Block is a five- storey plus lower level commercial warehouse building built in 1898 for retired British Army Major-General John Twigge. During the height of the Klondike boom, this building was jointly occupied by W.H. Malkin and Co. and Kelly, Douglas and Co., both wholesale grocers.
It was originally built as two side-by-side three-storey plus lower level rental warehouses. The two sides were later consolidated and two stories added on top.
In 1996, it was adapted for use as residential units with commercial space on the ground floor. Two additional rooftop floors were added.
Source
Canada's Historic Places
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