Streamline Moderne is an architectural style that emerged from Art Deco in the 1930’s. It is typically characterized by long horizontal line with emphasized curves, often with nautical features like round, porthole windows.

Here are some Victoria examples of Steamline Moderne architecture.

900 Park Boulevard, Tweedsmuir Mansions, built in 1936, is one of Victoria's best examples of Art Deco architecture

900 Park Boulevard, Tweedsmuir Mansions, built in 1936, is one of Victoria’s best examples of Art Deco and Streamline architecture.

1018 Blanshard Street, built in 1937 for the City Brokerage real estate firm. It is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

1018 Blanshard Street, built in 1937 for the City Brokerage real estate firm. It is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

Here are some sites with additional information of Streamline Moderne:

 

Odeon Theatre, 780 Yates Street, built in 1948 (photo by Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours)

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