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The David Oppenheimer statue is dedicated to the 2nd mayor of Vancouver (1888-1891) and the sitting mayor when Stanley Park was opened. He was also responsible for the initial infrastructure of the City of Vancouver. This statue was unveiled on December 14, 1911.
The inscription on the statue says:
David Oppenheimer
1834-1897
Mayor of Vancouver
1888, 1889, 1890, 1891
The inscription says:
If you look closely, there are additionaly inscriptions at the bottom of the bust.
C. Marega, Sculptor, 1911
Elkington and Co. Ltd.
The David Oppenheimer Statue is located just to the left of Beach Avenue at the entrance to Stanley Park.
Nearby to the David Oppenheimer Statue are the English Bay Seawall, Sylvia Hotel, and the Vancouver Parks Board Office