Brantford in Brant County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Royal Victoria Place

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2022

1. Royal Victoria Place Marker

Inscription. Royal Victoria Place, originally known as the Commercial Buildings, was designed by John Turner and built in 1881 by Bernhard Heyd. One of the first occupants was the Royal Loan and Savings Company.

Following a devastating fire in 1988, restoration to the façade and rebuilding of the interior was undertaken and completed by land developer Neil Young from 1989 to 1994, at which time the building was renamed Royal Victoria Place.

Erected 2001 by Century Group, Brantford.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 43° 8.375′ N, 80° 15.756′ W. Marker is in Brantford, Ontario, in Brant County. Marker is on Dalhousie Street just west of George Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the left of the south entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 Dalhousie Street, Brantford ON N3T 2J3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Park Baptist Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Victoria Park (about 120 meters away); Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) (about 150 meters away); Judge Alexander David Hardy (about

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150 meters away); John Claude Whale (about 150 meters away); Michael Snow (about 150 meters away); George Thomson (about 180 meters away); Brant County Court House (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brantford.

Also see . . . Downtown Landmark Sees New Life as Upscale Apartments.

The former Commercial Building (later renamed Royal Victoria Place) on the corner of Dalhousie Street and George Street is undergoing a major interior renovation to create 14 upscale apartment units. The building was erected in 1881, having been designed the same architect, John Turner, who created the Brant County Courthouse (Superior Court of Justice) and other downtown buildings of the era. The New Victoria Place, as it will be known, combines modern amenities and historic charm. This redevelopment offers completely renovated suites available for rent.

(Submitted on February 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2022

2. Royal Victoria Place Marker

(marker is on left side of south entrance)

Royal Victoria Place (<i>south elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2022

3. Royal Victoria Place (south elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.