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750 Burrard Street

Formerly: Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch
Built: 1957
Designed by: Semmens and Simpson
Type: Office Building
Location: 750 Burrard Street, Vancouver, Canada
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  • Architecture firm: Semmens and Simpson
  • Architect: Harold Semmens
  • Architect: Doug Simpson
  • 1996 renovation by: Edgecombe Realty Advisors

  • July, 1951: This location was selected for a new library.
  • 1952: The city of Vancouver purchased this property to build a new library.
  • April 18, 1956: Groundbreaking
  • November 1, 1957: This building opened at the Vancouver Public Library's main branch.
  • April 22, 1995: The library closed
  • 1996: This building was converted to retail and commercial use.

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