Chinese Times Building (1901)

The Chinese Times Building at 1 East Pender Street is a two-storey brick building on the northeast corner of Pender and Carrall Streets. It comprises a row of retail stores with accommodation above, a gateway to Vancouver’s historic Chinatown.

The heritage value of the Chinese Times Building lies in its important place in the history of the physical development of Chinatown, the role of leading businessman Yip Sang in its construction and his retention of leading designers for its construction and subsequent alteration, and finally, its enduring use by organizations and individuals who played important roles in Chinatown for many years.