At what point is a heritage building or complex no longer worth keeping? It’s a question I’ve been pondering a lot lately, after reading Heritage Vancouver’s annu
al Top 10 Watch List, which includes the Celtic Shipyards (#4 on the list), then speaking with a trades person who worked there recently and noted several serious safety concerns. Of course it’s very possible to restore or rehabilitate these fascinating and historic industrial buildings, but as you can see in these pictures taken last week, it would require a huge financial commitment.