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Panorama of Vancouver File 612-387-968

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The Electra

existing 88 m 23 floors 1957

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Architectural Height88 m
Roof Height79.9 m
Floors23
Completion1957
Last Renovation1995
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address989 Nelson Street
Smart Address989 Nelson Street
Smart Address970 Burrard Street
CityVancouver
CountryCanada
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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