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Reynolds Block

1300 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1995/01/19

Exterior view of the Reynolds Block, 2004.; City of Victoria, Steve Barber, 2004.
southeast elevation
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Other Name(s)

Reynolds Block
KFC Building

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Construction Date(s)

1889/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2004/08/17

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

The Reynolds Block is a two storey commercial building at the corner of Douglas and Yates Streets.

Heritage Value

Reynolds Block is a commercial landmark in Victoria. Although much of its original architectural elements have been altered, its remaining detailing and prominent corner position contribute to the historic streetscape of the Old Town District. Upper storey decorative brickwork and stone trim, corner turret, and projecting bay windows add interest to the street wall, and large store front windows retain the retail atmosphere of this 1889 commercial building.

Source: City of Victoria Planning and Development Department

Character-Defining Elements

The character-defining elements of the Reynolds Block include:
- the prominent position at the intersection of Douglas and Yates Streets;
- the angled corner entrance;
- the large store front windows;
- the architectural detailing such as the corner turret, bay windows, decorative brickwork, and prominent cornice;
- elements relevant to its 1889 design.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

British Columbia

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (BC)

Recognition Statute

Local Government Act, s.954

Recognition Type

Community Heritage Register

Recognition Date

1995/01/19

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

n/a

Theme - Category and Type

Developing Economies
Trade and Commerce

Function - Category and Type

Current

Commerce / Commercial Services
Office or Office Building

Historic

Commerce / Commercial Services
Shop or Wholesale Establishment

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

City of Victoria Planning and Development Department

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

DcRu-766

Status

Published

Related Places

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