Art deco high in the sky
Vancouver Sun
John Mackie
Photograph by Ian Lindsay, Vancouver Sun
The Marine Building penthouse is, incredibly, more or less intact, although it’s now used as an office.
When it was built in 1930, the Marine Building was the tallest building in the British Empire. To show off its dazzling waterfront view, an observation deck was built on the top floor, with a huge wraparound terrace.