Royal Bank of Canada

The Royal Bank of Canada established its first Vancouver branch in 1901. This building was constructed in 1903. It was designed by local architectural firm of Dalton and Eveleigh. This was the first “temple bank” design, favoured by conservative financial institutions, to be constructed in the city.

The building is a Classically-influenced masonry structure, clad with carved sandstone on its two main facades and articulated with arched windows and pilasters. The design is twentieth century Classical Revival, with some Art Nouveau decorative elements.

This building served as the Royal Bank headquarters until 1931. In the mid 1980s, its use changed from a branch bank to the Georgian Club.

Source

City of Vancouver

More information

http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=7928&pid=0