1894 – Former Bank of Montreal, Victoria, British Columbia
Architect: Francis M. Rattenbury
Constructed as a branch of the Bank of Montreal, built in 1894 by Sir Francis Rattenbury.
1896 – Post Office & Customs, Inland Revenue, Victoria, British Columbia
Architect: Thomas Fuller
Demolished in 1955.
1897 – Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Victoria
Architect: Francis M. Rattenbury
An architectural competition was held to design a new assembly building for the province. Francis Rattenbury,
1907 – Merchant’s Bank of Canada, Victoria, British Columbia
Architect: Francis M. Rattenbury
Designed by prominent architect Francis Mawson Rattenbury in 1907, this bank’s original palatial appearance, and Classical Beaux-Arts detailing was designed to inspire confidence in its customers.
1910 – Royal Bank Building, Victoria, British Columbia
Architect: Thomas Hooper / Carrère & Hastings
Originally the Royal Bank had a second storey that was removed in a 1950s renovation.
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,
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.
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.
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, with Townley &
1951 – Former Bank of Toronto, Victoria, British Columbia
Architect: William F. Gardiner
Constructed as a branch of the Bank of Toronto and now an art gallery. The building has a simplified,
