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Panorama of Vancouver File 612-387-968

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structure #886373980building

Imperial Towers

existing 83.2 m 28 floors 1962

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Architectural Height83.2 m
Floors28
Completion1962
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1255 Bidwell Street
Smart Address1255 Bidwell Street
CityVancouver
CountryCanada
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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    Photo 308-445-534
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    Photo 576-252-601
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