VICTORIA

British Columbia, Canada

 
WEILER Building
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Location: 920 - 921 Government Street  
Date Built: 1899
Architects: Thomas Sorby.

History:
Weiler Brothers Home Furnishings the first large scale department store in Victoria and one of the largest retail stores in the country.
Total floor area; 109,162 sq. feet. Construction cost; $25,000.

In order to supply sufficient light for the floor area a massive post and beam structure was employed with large arched windows on every floor. Interior used elaborate moulded  plaster and native woods.  

Worth a visit inside the store.

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