Sun Life Building, Neoclassical skyscraper at Metcalfe Street and René-Lévesque Boulevard, Montreal, Canada.
The Sun Life Building stretches 122 meters into the Montreal skyline with 24 floors, featuring prominent colonnades and granite stone construction throughout its exterior.
Construction of this massive structure occurred in three phases between 1913 and 1931, becoming the largest building by floor space in the British Empire.
The building represents the evolution of Montreal's financial district, serving as headquarters for major Canadian corporations through multiple generations.
Located near Bonaventure metro station, the building contains 25 elevators and provides underground parking facilities covering more than one million square feet.
During World War II, the building's underground vault stored British gold reserves and securities as part of Operation Fish, guarded by Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Location: Montreal
Inception: 1931
Architects: Darling and Pearson
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 24
Elevators: 25
Part of: Dorchester Square and Place-du-Canada Heritage Site
GPS coordinates: 45.50020,-73.57020
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:38
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