637-649 Fort Street – Yarrow Building

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637-649 Fort Street – Yarrow Building

The Yarrow Building, originally called the Pemberton Building, was designed and built in 1911 by architect George Charles Mesher for Pemberton & Son Ltd., a real estate and financial services firm.

It is one of three downtown Victoria office buildings designed by George Charles Mesher between 1910 and 1913. The other two are the Sayward Building and the former Metropolis Hotel.

The Yarrow Building is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

Here is a Google Street View image of the Yarrow Building:

Here is a map showing the location of the Yarrow Building:

Additional Information About the Yarrow Building, 637 Fort Street

• Assessed Value (July 2018): $24,346,100; Land $6.641,900; Buildings $17,705,100
• Assessed Value (July 2017): $21,685,000; Land $7.630,900; Buildings $14,054,100
• Assessed Value (July 2016): $20,206,400; Land $5.400,200; Buildings $14,806,200
• Canadian Register of Historic Places

A Brief History of the Yarrow Building, 637 Fort Street

The Yarrow Building, originally called the Pemberton Building, was designed and built in 1911 by architect George Charles Mesher for Pemberton & Son Ltd., a real estate and financial services firm.

It is one of three downtown Victoria office buildings designed by George Charles Mesher between 1910 and 1913. The other two are the Sayward Building and the former Metropolis Hotel.

The Yarrow Building is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

Here are links to some historic photographs of 637 Fort Street:

• City of Victoria Archives photo M00843 – 1911
• City of Victoria Archives photo M09908 – circa 1912
• City of Victoria Archives photo M09909 – interior, circa 1912

Here are some Historic Advertisements for the Pemberton Building and businesses located in this building:

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