1061 Fort Street – Mosaic Building

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Fort Street – 1000 Block

1061 Fort Street – the Mosaic Building

This building at 1061 Fort Street is now known as the Mosaic Building but it was originally built in 1963 by architect John Di Castri for the Royal Trust Company.

It is named the Mosaic Building after the mosaic tile murals on the north and south facades depicting historic scenes and industries in British Columbia history. The mosaics are the work of Mexican artist Andres Salgo.

The Mosaic Building, 1061 Fort Street. Built in 1963 for the Royal Trust Company by architect John Di Castri.

Here’s a map showing the location of 1061 Fort Street:

Here is a Google Street View image of the Mosaic Building, 1061 Fort Street:

Additional Information on the Mosaic Building, 1061 Fort Street

• Ground floor – 9 Commercial Strata Units, Assessed Values (July 2015) – $278,400 to $310,700
• Ground floor – 9 Commercial Strata Units, Assessed Values (July 2014) – $306,600 to $339,700
• 2nd Floor – 20 Residential Strata Units, Assessed Values (July 2015) – $140,600 to $183,700
• 2nd Floor – 20 Residential Strata Units, Assessed Values (July 2014) – $136,100 to $178,200
• 3rd Floor – 20 Residential Strata Units, Assessed Values (July 2015) – $142,400 to $195,100
• 3rd Floor – 20 Residential Strata Units, Assessed Values (July 2014) – $129,900 to $189,400
• 4th Floor – 20 Residential Strata Units, Assessed Values (July 2015) – $151,400 to 207,200
• 4th Floor – 20 Residential Strata Units, Assessed Values (July 2014) – $138,900 to $200,500
• 5th Floor – 16 Residential Strata Units, Assessed Values (July 2015) – $159,900 to 273,600
• 5th Floor – 16 Residential Strata Units, Assessed Values (July 2014) – $158,100 to 306,600
• Maltwood Gallery, University of Victoria

A Brief History of the Mosaic Building, 1061 Fort Street

This building at 1061 Fort Street is now known as the Mosaic Building but it was originally built in 1963 by architect John Di Castri for the Royal Trust Company.

It is named the Mosaic Building after the mosaic tile murals on the north and south facades depicting historic scenes and industries in British Columbia history. The mosaics are the work of Mexican artist Andres Salgo.

The Mosaic Building was used for most of its life as an an office building with commercial space on the main floor.

It has been converted into residential condominiums on the upper floors with commercial strata spaces on the main floor.

Here are some other Victoria buildings deigned by architect John Di Castri, who designed the Mosaic Building:

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