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[Danma]

Hi there,

 

For reasons hard to explain, I've been interested in neoclassical architecture, particularly ones around here. The CPR Terminal is probably the best example in town, but are there any other buildings that incorporate columns or neoclassical elements into their design? The ones I've noted:

 

- The CPR terminal
- The Hudson building (with the public market) has corinthian columns as decorative elements

- The Bank of Montreal building has ionic columns as decorative elements

- The old Library building on Yates and Blanchard incorporates columns on its higher floors

 

Any others?

[aastra]

If you want tall columns then the church at Chambers & Pandora, the old bank building on the 700-block of Fort Street, and Munro's books all come to mind. But there are plenty of smaller columns on some of the churches and other buildings around town.

[aastra]

The old "Nelson's Music" church on Quadra, also.

[Mike K.]

Jack Davis and one block west 1802 Douglas, paying homage to the Hudson. Then one block south of there you have the Masonic Hall, which, strangely enough, has a streetview image PERFECTLY aligned with its official entrance. Coincidence? Never.

[Rob Randall]

If you want tall columns then the church at Chambers & Pandora

 

If neo-classical is your thing I don't think there's a better example than the Christian Science church. I went to Sunday school there and the interior architecture is just as interesting.

 

http://www.waymarkin...Columbia_Canada

[Mike K.]

Oooh, good one.

 

And there's also 715 Courtney which I think was the ladies version of the Union Club.

[LocalMom]

OMFG - just reading the subject of this thread made me think of the SNL skit, Mike's Marbleopolis

 

http://www.clipjunki...ns-vid1119.html

[Danma]

OMFG - just reading the subject of this thread made me think of the SNL skit, Mike's Marbleopolis

 

http://www.clipjunki...ns-vid1119.html

 

Never seen this before, but it's fantastic.

[aastra]

Looking forward to Danma's photo spread of every column in town. Google reminds me that Craigdarroch Castle has a bunch of fancy marble columns.

[Nparker]

Here's a rather obvious one I am surprised no one has mentioned:

[aastra]

Interior:

https://www.flickr.c...flex/1392362931

 

How about inside the Bay Centre?

[aastra]

How about houses?

https://goo.gl/maps/uve4A

[Nparker]

How about houses?

https://goo.gl/maps/uve4A

I've always liked this place and think it would be awesome to restore.

[aastra]

How soon can you get it done?

[Danma]

Hah! I don't know if I'm gonna go around town and put together a giant collection of column images... just looking for some quality examples. Thanks everyone

[D.L.]

Even Sooke is in on the game - https://www.google.c...d_.html;550;366

[Jill]

Drive around Uplands and you'll find some houses.