The Electra Building in Vancouver British Columbia was originally built for the BC Hydro corporation (then known as BC Electric) in 1957. At 89 m (293 ft), promoters called it the tallest building in the Commonwealth, though this claim was untrue. It was commissioned by then company president Dal Grauer. The building served as the headquarters of the organization until the 1990s. The building was renovated in 1998 and was converted primarily into residential condo space.
Trivia
- For many years the corporation left all the lights on to create a city icon.
- While BC Electric's offices were in the building a horn on top of the structure played the first four notes of O Canada at noon every day. This horn has since moved to Canada Place.
- The lower floors of the building are covered in tiled mosaic conceived of by B.C. Binning.
