1913 – Chateau Mount Robson, British Columbia

One of three hotels designed by R. M. Rattenbury for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway before its financial implosion. None of the three were constructed although foundation work had started at Prince Rupert.

“The Chateau Mount Robson is to be more imposing and is designed to accommodate at least 500 guests. The portion to be built at the present time will contain about 150 bedrooms. The dining hall is to be 65 by 104 feet with a fine colonnade and six bay windows lighting the hall on both sides and forming alcoves for private parties. The lounging room is to be a very fine apartment, 112 by 64 feet, overlooking the tennis lawns and grounds. The drawing rooms, parlors, writing rooms and verandas are all designed on a commodious scale and command a fine outlook over the surrounding country.

The general style of architecture is similar to that of the Chateau Miette. The bedroom wings are three storeys high while the main entrance hall, lounging rooms, etc., are one storey high. The building is to be built of brick finished rough cast and to have terra cotta trimmings. The company is sparing no expense to make this spot particularly attractive and comfortable for travellers.”
Engineering and Contract Record, July 30, 1913

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