Houston Block - Nelson, BC
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N 49° 29.556 W 117° 17.553
11U E 478813 N 5482259
Addresses 601 to 607 Baker Street are taken up by the Houston Block.
Waymark Code: WMH90W
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/09/2013
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Originally a bank building, the Houston Block was commissioned by John Houston and designed by architect A.E. Hodgins, not a stranger to these parts. Hodgins chose local brick and local marble as his building materials. Other than an abundance of marble at the entrance, including marble columns, the use of the material was kept to tasteful levels.

From a Walking Tour of Nelson’s Heritage Buildings, number 22.

John Houston commissioned architect A.E. Hodgins to design and construct this Victorian block. Originally housing a bank, this building still contains two large concrete walk–in vaults. Notice the double arched entrance with its columns of locally quarried marble. The Houston Block received Nelson’s Heritage Building of the Year awarded for 1982.
Type of Marker: Cultural

Type of Sign: Historic Site or Building Marker

Describe the parking that is available nearby: Street parking

What Agency placed the marker?: City of Nelson Historical Society

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