William Tuff Whiteway (1856-1940) is best known for his architectural practice in Vancouver between 1899 and 1940. Prior to setting up his practice in Vancouver, he had also practiced in Port Townsend, Washington (circa 1888-89), St. John’s, Newfoundland (circa 1893-94) and Halifax, Nova Scotia (circa 1896-1900).
Here is a partial listing of his projects.
William Tuff Whiteway’s projects in Victoria include the Duck’s Building, 1314-1322 Broad Street, built in 1892 for Simeon Duck.
His other major project on Vancouver Island was the Duncan Elementary School, in Duncan, built in 1913.
The Duck’s Building, 1314-1322 Broad Street, built in 1892 for Simeon Duck
Here are links to some other William Tuff Whiteway projects:
- Orange Hall, 341 Gore Avenue, Vancouver, built in 1903-1904
- Stuart Wood School, 245 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, B.C. built in 1906-1907
- Pennsylvania Hotel, 412 Carrall Street, Vancouver, built in 1906
- Hotel Winters, 102 Water Street, Vancouver, built in 1907
- Manitoba Hotel, 50 West Cordova Street, vancouver, built in 1908
- Holden Building, 16 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, built in 1910-1911
- Sun Tower, 100 West Pender Street, Vancouver, built in 1910-1911. This is arguably William Tuff Whiteway’s best known building.
- McLennan & McFeely Building, 111 Water Street, Vancouver, built in 1911.
- Storey & Campbell Warehouse, 518 Beatty Street, Vancouver, built in 1911
Book cover, Building The West: Early Architects of British Columbia, edited by Donald Luxton
For more information on 19th and early 20th century architects and architectural history in Victoria, we recommend Building The West: The Early Architects of British Columbia, edited by Donald Luxton.
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