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235-237 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. [Empress Block]
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- Architectural drawing
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1908-1962 (Creation)
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23 architectural drawings : blueprint & diazotype
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File consists of architectural drawings of the Empress Block. (later, Empress Hotel / New Empress Hotel). The drawings depict foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:
Five-storey hotel on Lot 12 Blk 10 DL 196, 1908: LEG2285.07775 to .07778
8-storey building adjacent to original hotel and renovations to original building, 1912: LEG2285.07779 to .07787
Connections between old and new buildings, 2nd to 5th floors, 1912?: LEG2285.07788
Renovations to beer parlour, 1938-[194-?]: LEG2285.07789 to .07790
Renovations to beer parlour, lobby, entrance and signage, 1940s?: LEG2285.07791 to .07794
Strengthening structural frame of 237 East Hastings, 1962: LEG2285.07795 to .07797
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Access to this file is restricted in accordance with FOIPPA legislation. File contains architectural drawings. Researchers wanting to access this file must complete an 'Access to Restricted Records' form and may require permission in writing from the building's owner. See archivist for details.
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Nos. A27, 5621, 45913, , 7955A, C436, C6048, B17428
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- Edward Chow & Associates, Constulting Engineer (Author)
- H.H. Simmonds, Architect (Author)
- F.N. Bender (Author)
- Henry B. Watson, Architect (Author)