The Beaconsfield

Built in 1910, the Beaconsfield at 884 Bute Street is one of the West End's first apartment buildings.  It's exterior courtyard runs deep into the middle of the structure, providing light and air circulation to all rooms. The 39-suite building cost $85,000 to build, and was recently offered for sale for $26,000,000. (1910 Major Matthews photograph from Vancouver City Archives).