- Type
- Military Support
- Designated
- 1991
Building D80
Also known as Dockyard D80 , Cordage and Furniture Stores
About Building D80
The federal government recognizes Building D80 for its heritage, one of 40 such buildings in Esquimalt. By its record, Building D80 was built in 1902–1903.
Building D80, a two-storey, elongated block with a gable roof, is one of a group of larger Dockyard buildings clustered on low ground near the water’s edge. It is constructed in brick and richly detailed with stone dressings, corbels, friezes, vaults and archways. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Building D80, former Cordage / Furniture Stores Recognized Federal Heritage Building · Open Government Licence – Canada · in the register’s words, not edited
Federal heritage buildings are Classified or Recognized; this one is Recognized.
Questions about Building D80
Is Building D80 protected?
The federal heritage policy applies while Canada owns it.
Can you visit Building D80?
You can see it from the street, while entry depends on its current use.
What is Building D80?
Building D80 is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building, designated in 1991.
When was Building D80 built?
Building D80 went up in 1902–1903, by its record.
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).