1916 – Merchants Bank of Canada, Granville Street, Vancouver, Canada

Architect: Somervell & Putnam

The Montreal-based Merchants Bank first established Vancouver offices in 1906 at 337 Carrall Street,

1920 – Union Bank, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Architect: Somervell & Putnam

The building was acquired by the Bank of Toronto after the absorption of the Union Bank by the Royal Bank of Canada in 1925.

1923 – Scotiabank, Yates St., Victoria, British Columbia

Architect: Alfred A. Cox

Fine 1920s bank building in a stripped back classical style,

1927 – Hudsons Bay Company, Vancouver, British Columbia

Architect: Burke, Horwood & White

Designed by Burke, Horwood &

1928 – Unbuilt Design for Civic Centre, Vancouver

Architect: Harland Batholomew & Associates

Proposed development of site on Burrand Street as a new Civic Centre for Vancouver.

1929 – Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, British Columbia

Architect: J.C.M. Keith

Built in the Gothic style of the thirteenth century to the design of J.C.M.

1930 – Marine Building, Vancouver, British Columbia

Architect: McCarter & Nairn

Inspired by New York’s Chrysler Building,

1931 – Causeway Tower & Garage, 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, British Columbia

Architect: Townley & Matheson

During the late 1920s, Imperial Oil was massively expanding its operations through British Columbia,

1931 – Royal Bank Tower, Vancouver, British Columbia

Architect: Architect: Sumner Godfrey Davenport

The Royal Bank Tower is a 16 storey office tower located in downtown Vancouver and served as the regional office for the Royal Bank of Canada until 1973.

1932 – Burrard Street Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia

Architect: Sharp & Thompson

A fine imposing bridge built high to allow for ship traffic.