Victoria's Inner Harbour
Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the Parliament Buildings sparkle in the early evening.
The construction of the Parliament Buildings (home of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly) began in 1893 and was led by architect Francis Rattenbury. Rattenbury made every effort to use local materials, resources and expertise. The Parliament Buildings of British Columbia, Canada were officially opened in February 1898. However details, refinishing, additions and upgrades were ongoing until 1915 (1).
The silhouette of the Legislature was illuminated with electric lighting in 1897 for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, one year before the building was completed, and has continued to be illuminated at night ever since (2).
1.https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/activities-attractions/statues-landmarks/parliament-buildings
2.https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=1634
Victoria's Inner Harbour
Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the Parliament Buildings sparkle in the early evening.
The construction of the Parliament Buildings (home of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly) began in 1893 and was led by architect Francis Rattenbury. Rattenbury made every effort to use local materials, resources and expertise. The Parliament Buildings of British Columbia, Canada were officially opened in February 1898. However details, refinishing, additions and upgrades were ongoing until 1915 (1).
The silhouette of the Legislature was illuminated with electric lighting in 1897 for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, one year before the building was completed, and has continued to be illuminated at night ever since (2).
1.https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/activities-attractions/statues-landmarks/parliament-buildings
2.https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=1634