Warehouse Building D85

Also known as Building D85

A Recognized Federal Heritage Buildingdesignated in 1986 · one of 40 in Esquimalt

MMilitary Defence InstallationBBuilt 1898–1900

Its record on historicplaces.ca ↗

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About Warehouse Building D85

The federal government recognizes Warehouse Building D85 for its heritage, one of 40 such buildings in Esquimalt. By its record, Warehouse Building D85 was built in 1898–1900.

Building D85 is a large, functional brick building with a gable roof, located on the shore of Constance Cove and surrounded by the City of Victoria. Its rectangular form features simple decorations and exhibits Classical influences in its design. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.

From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Warehouse Building D85 · Open Government Licence – Canada · quoted as the register has it

Recognized is one of two ranks the federal government gives the heritage buildings it owns; Classified is the higher.

Questions about Warehouse Building D85

When was Warehouse Building D85 built?

Warehouse Building D85 went up in 1898–1900, by its record.

Is Warehouse Building D85 protected?

The federal heritage policy applies while Canada owns it.

What is Warehouse Building D85?

Warehouse Building D85 is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building, designated in 1986.

Can you visit Warehouse Building D85?

Its exterior is visible from public ground; access inside is up to the owner.

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).