Bridgman Building
1007 Government Street
Date of construction: 1863
This was one of the first brick buildings built on this block.
The ground floor was built in 1863 for Christian J. Hein and the
second storey was added in 1886 for Lowenburg and Harris, realtors.
Dennis Reginald Harris, who was also an engineer, designed the
addition. The present storefront is believed to be the work of
architects Hooper and Watkins and was built about 1905 for Arthur
Weaver Bridgman.
The building has Italianate windows on its upper storey, as do its neighbours, adding to the rhythm of the streetscape.
In 1907, A. W. Bridgman's real estate office occupied the building.
Today the building has been restored and now houses a Wine Shop.
This Hallmark Society project has been funded by the HBC Foundation and the BC150-Heritage Legacy Fund.
Project manager and researcher: Helen Edwards.
Principal Photography & Consultant:
Ron Bukta, West Ventures Photography.