Sun Tower, Heritage building in downtown Vancouver, Canada
The Sun Tower rises 82 meters with an eight-story L-shaped base topped by a nine-story hexagonal tower and copper-colored dome.
The building held the record as the tallest structure in the British Empire upon its completion in 1912, surpassing the nearby Dominion Building.
Nine terra cotta sculptures of female figures, created in Staffordshire, England, support the cornice line around the upper section of the building.
Located at 128 West Pender Street, the Sun Tower houses multiple commercial offices and underwent major restoration work starting in 2018.
In 1918, climber Harry Gardiner scaled the exterior walls without safety equipment, adding to his record of ascending over 700 buildings.
Location: Vancouver
Inception: 1912
Architects: William Tuff Whiteway
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Elevators: 3
Address: 128 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
GPS coordinates: 49.28100,-123.10800
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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