Woodward's Building, Mixed-use development in Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, Canada
Description
Woodward's Building is a mixed-use complex in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside that combines residential apartments, shops, and community facilities across multiple structures. The development brings together everyday services and spaces where residents and visitors can move through the neighborhood.
History
The building opened in 1903 as a department store that changed how people shopped in Vancouver. Over the decades, it evolved and adapted to serve different roles in the city's life.
Culture
The name comes from the department store that once defined shopping in this neighborhood. Today, the shops and community spaces show how the place remains a gathering point for local life.
Practical
The complex is easy to navigate and offers everyday services from food stores to retail spaces that visitors can access throughout the day. Walking through the different areas helps you get a sense of what the place provides for the neighborhood.
Did you know?
A glowing neon W sign sits on the building's exterior and has been a fixture in Vancouver's skyline since 1944. This sign became a symbol people recognize from all over the city, though many pass by without knowing its origin story.
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