Architecture of Hamilton, Ontario

1883 – Canada Life Assurance Co., Hamilton, Ontario

Architect: Richard Waite

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Former head office building of the Canada Life Assurance Company, which was founded in Hamilton. Later known as the Birks Building. Demolished in 1972 amid much protest in the city.

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Clerkin, Paul (2014, January 6). *1883 – Canada Life Assurance Co., Hamilton, Ontario*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1883-canada-life-assurance-co-hamilton-ontario/ (Updated 2025, December 17)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1883 – Canada Life Assurance Co., Hamilton, Ontario." *Archiseek.com*, 6 Jan. 2014, https://www.archiseek.com/1883-canada-life-assurance-co-hamilton-ontario/. Updated 17 Dec. 2025.

Published January 6, 2014 | Last Updated December 17, 2025

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