Central Vancouver in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
B.C. Electric Building
City of Vancouver Heritage Building
— Architects: Sharp and Thompson Berwick Pratt —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 9, 2010
1. B.C. Electric Building Marker
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B.C. Electric Building. City of Vancouver Heritage Building. This landmark building, completed in 1957 as the head office for BC Electric Company, is a significant example of the Internationalist style of modern architecture. Floors are cantilevered from a central load bearing concrete core and supported by slender perimeter columns. The lobby, plaza and elevator penthouse feature richly coloured glass mosaic tiles by local artist B.C. Binning. Conversion of the building to residential use required replacement of the exterior curtain wall. Renovation of the building was designed by Paul Merrick Architects and completed in 1995 by Harrowton Development Corporation.
This landmark building, completed in 1957 as the head office for BC Electric Company, is a significant example of the Internationalist style of modern architecture. Floors are cantilevered from a central load bearing concrete core and supported by slender perimeter columns. The lobby, plaza and elevator penthouse feature richly coloured glass mosaic tiles by local artist B.C. Binning. Conversion of the building to residential use required replacement of the exterior curtain wall. Renovation of the building was designed by Paul Merrick Architects and completed in 1995 by Harrowton Development Corporation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the City of Vancouver Heritage Building series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 49° 16.878′ N, 123° 7.528′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Greater Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is at the intersection of Burrard Street and Nelson Street, on the right when traveling north on Burrard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 2R4, Canada. Touch for directions.
2. B.C. Electric Building Marker - Wide view from across Burrard Street
The marker is barely visible in this view, attached to the corner column, about 6 feet above the ground.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 9, 2010
3. B.C. Electric Building - View looking up from the marker
Height: 21 stories. 89 meters. 293 feet.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 9, 2010
4. The B.C. Electric Building (1957), aka The Electra Building
View of the Electra Building from Nelson Street looking southeast across Burrard Street. The building on the left is the First Baptist Church (1910).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.