Vancouver British Columbia Canada Timms Tallest in the West 1909 Real Photo Postcard
The building under construction, proclaimed as "Tallest in the West" in Vancouver, B.C., is the World Tower, later known as the Sun Tower. Built between 1911 and 1912 and designed by Parr and Fee, it was Vancouver's first true skyscraper and, upon its completion, stood as the tallest building in the British Empire west of Toronto. Its modern steel-frame structure showcased cutting-edge engineering for the period.
This postcard documents Vancouver's rapid expansion and economic optimism in the early 20th century, as the city solidified its role as a vital West Coast port and commercial hub. The World Tower's ambitious scale reflected this boom, symbolizing the city's growth and technological progress, contrasting with the more traditional architecture of the adjacent Old Vancouver Court House (completed 1911) with its distinctive dome.
This postcard documents Vancouver's rapid expansion and economic optimism in the early 20th century, as the city solidified its role as a vital West Coast port and commercial hub. The World Tower's ambitious scale reflected this boom, symbolizing the city's growth and technological progress, contrasting with the more traditional architecture of the adjacent Old Vancouver Court House (completed 1911) with its distinctive dome.
