Vancouver - Part Two

Vancouver has so many older buildings to visit, so Leona and I decided to conduct a self-guided tour around the downtown area known as "Gas Town".

We left "The Drive" with its coffee shops and murals for a ride on the #20 bus.

In my mind, the building that has the most "Wow Factor" is the Marine Building (completed in 1930).
By far, it is the best example of Art Deco architecture that I have ever seen.
The terra cotta exterior depicts scenic landscapes, sea life, 1920's state of the art modes of transportation and vessels that were significant to Vancouver's business.

Inside, you will find two very large stained glass windows at each end of the main lobby. The ceiling is impressive and the marble floor has the twelve zodiac signs painted in the centre of the foyer.
 

The 1980's renovation program restored this unique building's features and upgraded the operational systems.
It seems that these folks decide to keep the old telephone booths...sans telephones.

There are, of course, other heritage buildings, but I did not take any pictures. Instead, we walked around the waterfront and I took a photo of Canada Place.