1920 – Allen / Strand Theatre, Vancouver, Canada
Architect: C. Howard Crane
One of a large chain of 45 purpose-built cinemas owned by the Allen brothers,
One of a large chain of 45 purpose-built cinemas owned by the Allen brothers,
The building was acquired by the Bank of Toronto after the absorption of the Union Bank by the Royal Bank of Canada in 1925.
Fine 1920s bank building in a stripped back classical style,
Designed by Burke,
Designed by B.
Proposed development of site on Burrand Street as a new Civic Centre for Vancouver.
Built in the Gothic style of the thirteenth century to the design of J.C.M.
Inspired by New York’s Chrysler Building,
During the late 1920s,
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.