- Type
- Military Support
- Designated
- 1994
Building 34
Also known as Naden Building 34 , Nelles Block
About Building 34
The federal government recognizes Building 34 for its heritage, one of 40 such buildings in Esquimalt. Building 34 dates from 1951–1953. Patrick Birley designed it.
Building 34 is a large, steel and concrete building typical of early modern structures built for military residential purposes. It is utilitarian in design and displays modest ornamental detailing. Located above the parade ground it is the most visible structure at the Naden site of Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Building 34 · Open Government Licence – Canada · quoted as the register has it
Recognized federal heritage buildings are owned by the Government of Canada and reviewed for their heritage value.
Questions about Building 34
What is Building 34?
Building 34: a federal heritage building, Recognized in 1994.
Is Building 34 protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
Can you visit Building 34?
Its exterior is visible from public ground; access inside is up to the owner.
When was Building 34 built?
By its record, Building 34 dates from 1951–1953.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Parks Canada).
Sources: Parks Canada, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations · Canadian Register of Historic Places (federal extract).
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).