Canadian Bank of Commerce Building (448 Granville St)

CITY OF VANCOUVER

 

HERITAGE BUILDING

 

Canadian Bank of Commerce Building

 

Architects: Darling and Pearson

 

In the early 20th century, bank buildings were designed to recall

classical temples and evoke a sense of permanence and dignity. The

Neo-Classical design, imposing Ionic columns, decorative stonework,

and prominent roof cornice of this building make it a fine example

of revival architecture. It was built between 1906 and 1908 to service

as the local head office for the Canadian Bank of Commerce, later

known as the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The building

was converted to retail use by Novam Development with architects

Oberto Oberti Inc. and was renamed the “Birks Building” in 1994.

Henry Birks and Sons originally opened their first Vancouver 

store on the opposite side of the street in 1906.

 

Photo of building: http://imgur.com/r8A9noA (taken by me)

Attribution: Jennie Eggleston

• vancouver
• city of vancouver
• heritage building
• granville
• birks building
• canadian bank of commerce building
• 1906