The legacies of theaters, hotels, fire stations, flour mills, and more — torn down, burned down, and otherwise lost — are uncovered in this bittersweet collection. Using archival photographs, blueprints, and written reports, Raymond Biesinger has rendered a selection of Canada’s most iconic lost buildings in his signature minimalist style.
Accompanying the illustrations are Alex Bozikovic’s descriptions, which capture each building’s historical, cultural, and architectural significance. Bozikovic draws on local histories, archived building permits and his own extensive knowledge of the Canadian urban architectural landscape and its history to offer fascinating, sometimes forgotten stories about each building and its significance.
An impossible architectural walking tour, 305 Lost Buildings of Canada spans the country, its cities and countryside, and its history. Cities change, buildings come and go, but in this fact-filled compendium, you’ll find the lost wonders of Canada’s architecture.
Authors: Raymond Biesinger & Alex Bozikovic
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Goose Lane Editions
Publishing Date: March 22nd, 2022
# of Pages: 200