780 Blanshard Street

780 Blanshard Street, built in 1939-1940. It became the headquarters of the B.C. Power Commission.

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780 Blanshard Street, built in 1939-1940. It became the headquarters of the B.C. Power Commission.

780 Blanshard Street, built in 1939-1940. It became the headquarters of the B.C. Power Commission.

Additional Information About 780 Blanshard Street

• Assessed Value (July 2018): $9,488,000; Land $5,803,000 Buildings $3,685,000
• Assessed Value (July 2017): $8,477,000; Land $4,540,000 Buildings $3,937,000
• Assessed Value (July 2016): $7,742,000; Land $4,317,000 Buildings $3,625,000
• Assessed Value (July 2015): $6,884,000; Land $3,555,000 Buildings $3,329,000
• Assessed Value (July 2014): $6,766,000; Land $3,359,000 Buildings $3,407,000
• Canadian Register of Historic Places – formally recognized in 1995, listed in 2005

A Brief History of 780 Blanshard Street

This City of Victoria Heritage Building was built in 1939-1940 and is an excellent example of Art Deco architecture.

It was designed by Henry Whittaker (1885-1971), who was the Chief Architect for the Province of British Columbia between 1919-1949.

The building was originally intended as a hospital but its first use was as the headquarters for the B.C. Power Commission. The Columbia River Treaty was signed in this building in 1961.

It is now used as B.C.  provincial government offices. It is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

In August 2019 this building was purchased by a Vancouver based developer, Reliance Properties, which wants to alter the building significantly.

In September 2019, Reliance Properties announced it was considering converting this building into a hotel.