In 1900, Vancouver was a young, booming city.
Officially founded in 1886, the city quickly grew thanks to the railways, port, and lumber industry.
Few buildings from those early days still stand, especially in the city's core where land has become increasingly valuable.
One of the few that remains, and one of the most prominent when it was built, is the Holy Rosary Cathedral at Dunsmuir and Richards. It was completed in 1900.
When it was built, the cathedral's spire towered over its neighbours and the tower offered a "bird's eye view" of the city.
Given that many of the buildings in the area were simple houses with some two- or three-storey stores and hotels, the 217-foot steeple gave some of the best views of the young city.
While the cathedral is still an imposing building today, when standing next to it, it's no longer one of the giants of Vancouver.
