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Palace Cigar Store
Palace Cigar Store, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 07.jpg
The building's exterior in 2018
General information
Type Commercial purposes
Architectural style Romanesque Revival
Address 1306 Government St
Town or city Victoria, British Columbia
Country Canada
Coordinates 48°25′37″N 123°22′03″W / 48.4269°N 123.3676°W / 48.4269; -123.3676
Completed 1902
Height 15 meters(estimated)
Technical details
Floor count 2

The Palace Cigar Store is a cool old building in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It has two floors and is made of brick. This building was finished in 1902. It's an important part of Victoria's history.

The Palace Cigar Store is located in Victoria's "old town" area. It sits among many other buildings from the early 1900s. This area is a busy shopping district. The building was named after its very first business, a cigar store.

Why is the Palace Cigar Store Special?

The Palace Cigar Store building is considered a historic place. It was added to the Canadian Register of Historic Places in 1995. This means it's officially recognized as an important part of Canada's past.

A Glimpse into History

This building shows us how architecture changed over time. It was built during a period when building styles were shifting. It mixes ideas from the Late Victorian era and the Edwardian era. These were popular building styles from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The building's design also shows how building technology was improving. It represents a time of new ideas in construction.

What Does It Look Like?

The Palace Cigar Store has a style called Romanesque Revival. This style often uses strong, simple shapes. You might see rounded arches and sturdy brickwork. It gives the building a solid and classic look.

Today, the bottom floor of the building is used for shops. The top floor is used for offices. It's a great example of how old buildings can still be useful and beautiful today.

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