Lumberman's Arch: George Bowie
The Lumberman’s Arch, also known as Bowie’s Arch comes with a history. Originally, the Lumberman’s Arch was constructed to mark a west-coast visit by Canada’s Governor General, the Duke of Connaught, on September 18-20th, 1912. The Lumbermen’s Arch stretched across Pender Street at Hamilton. It was paid for by local lumber barons and featured eight logs that formed the columns for a “Gothic Pathico”. After the Duke’s visit, the lumber barons moved the Arch to Stanley Park. It was re-erected in March, 1913, after being floated across Coal Harbour from downtown. In 1919, it was renamed Bowie’s Arch after its designer, architect George P. Bowie who was killed during the First World War. Although the name was formally changed, it is still more commonly known as Lumberman’s Arch.
written and posted by Z.T
written and posted by Z.T