Oppenheimer Building

This 1886 warehouse is the oldest brick building in Vancouver.  Originally a food warehouse owned by the Oppenheimer brothers (one of whom became Vancouver's second mayor), it also served as City Hall, jail and morgue for a time, as it was one of only a few buildings that survived the Great Fire.  Over the years additions have made the building taller and longer. Musician Bryan Adams bought it in 1991 and turned it into a recording studio, featuring acts such as Michael Buble, Billy Joel, Slayer and others. (1886 photo from the Warehouse Studio).