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Oct 8, 2016 · But smack dab in the heart of Vancouver on West Pender, in between the uninspired buildings of the 1980s and 1990s, sits the glowing neoclassical beacon that is The Permanent. Built in 1907 as the B.C. Permanent Loan Company building, the space operated as such until becoming, in 1935, Western Canada’s first Bank of Canada head office.
The Permanent is a Vancouver event space available for private and public bookings. Our heritage space makes a perfect event or wedding venue.
Jan 14, 2015 · The B.C. Permanent Building is one of downtown Vancouver’s hidden gems. With its elegant entrance columns and soaring two-storey interior, the building at 330 West Pender is a classic...
The Permanent combines classic elegance with modern comforts and appeals to discerning clients seeking a unique venue for their special event. Our comprehensive package includes rental options for tables, chairs, dimmable lighting, in-house AV, and security.
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Oct 19, 2019 · Walking along West Pender Street in Vancouver, BC, there is nothing to make anyone want to stop at number 330, nothing that would indicate the hidden beauty that lies behind four tall Corinthian columns.
5 days ago · The harbour as a transportation hub. The aerial photos, taken in 1930 and 1931, are mostly of the city's downtown peninsula and harbour. Throughout Vancouver's history, the harbour has played a significant role. In the 1930s it was a major transportation hub, not just for goods, but for people, too. Air travel was still pretty new in the 1930s.
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Jul 14, 2020 · At 13 storeys, the notable red and mustard Dominion Building at Hastings and Cambie was Vancouver’s first “high-rise.” New building technologies and a real estate boom converged to bring the steel-framed tower—then the tallest in the British Empire—to fruition in 1910.
