1912 – Union Bank, Victoria, British Columbia
Architect: Alfred A. Cox
The Union Bank, constructed in 1912 was designed in the style of the Chicago School,
1912 – Vancouver Block, Vancouver, British Columbia
Architect: Parr & Fee
Designed by the architectural firm of Parr and Fee – a partnership of John Parr (1856-1923),
1914 – Canadian Pacific Station, Vancouver, British Columbia
Architect: Barott, Blackader & Webster
Now known as Waterfront station, this was originally the Pacific terminus for the CPR’s transcontinental passenger trains to Montreal and Toronto.
1923 – Scotiabank, Yates St., Victoria, British Columbia
Architect: Alfred A. Cox
Fine 1920s bank building in a stripped back classical style, with a large well-lit banking hall.
1927 – Hudsons Bay Company, Vancouver, British Columbia
Architect: Burke, Horwood & White
Designed by Burke, Horwood & White of Toronto, and who specialised in designing large commercial buildings using historic styles but contemporary materials.
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. Keith, who won an international competition in 1896.
1930 – Marine Building, Vancouver, British Columbia
Architect: McCarter & Nairn
Inspired by New York’s Chrysler Building, and one of the most prominent legacies of Vancouver’s growing prosperity.
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. Major J.R. Grants’s steel structure contrasts with the architects,
1936 – City Hall, Vancouver, British Columbia
Architect: Townley & Matheson
Vancouver City Hall opened December 4, 1936 and was designated a heritage building in 1976.
