Rockland in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Craigdarroch
Photographed By Andrew Lester, November 14, 2013
1. Craigdarroch Marker
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Built for coal magnate Robert Dunsmuir, Craigdarroch symbolized the desire of late 19th-century industrialists to assert their social position through conspicuous displays of wealth. Completed in 1890, the eclectic mansion features exquisite detailing in stone, stained glass, wrought iron and fine woods. Designers, craftsmen and materials were drawn from all over North America, marking a new age in construction made possible by transcontinental rail systems. This imposing landmark is among the largest and most ornate 19th-century mansions in Western Canada. , ,
Built for coal magnate Robert Dunsmuir, Craigdarroch symbolized the desire of late 19th-century industrialists to assert their social position through conspicuous displays of wealth. Completed in 1890, the eclectic mansion features exquisite detailing in stone, stained glass, wrought iron and fine woods. Designers, craftsmen and materials were drawn from all over North America, marking a new age in construction made possible by transcontinental rail systems. This imposing landmark is among the largest and most ornate 19th-century mansions in Western Canada.
Construit pour le magnat du charbon Robert Dunsmuir, le manoir Craigdarroch illustre la volonté des industriels de la fin du XIXe siècle d'afficher leur rang dans la hiérarchie sociale en érigeant de luxueuses demeures. Achevé en 1890, l'édifice allie avec raffinement pierre, vitraux, fer forgé et riches boiseries. L'avènement du chemin de fer ouvrit une autre page de l'histoire architecturale du pays, attirant des créateurs et des artisans de toute l'Amérique du Nord et donnant accès à de nouveaux matériaux. Cette imposante résidence est l'une des plus
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spacieuses et des plus ornementées de l'Ouest canadien au XIXe siècle.
Erected 1999 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Location. 48° 25.367′ N, 123° 20.621′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in Rockland. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria BC V8S 3L5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2013, by Andrew Lester of Victoria, BC, Canada. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2013, by Andrew Lester of Victoria, BC, Canada. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
