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kelsea's review
informative
sad
slow-paced
4.25
I enjoyed this book a lot but felt like the western provinces and northern territories were underrepresented compared to Ontario and Quebec. I recognize that eastern provinces have been colonized for longer but representation was not proportional.
readingmaria's review
informative
slow-paced
4.0
Who would’ve thought that 2023 would be the year I read a nonfiction book about this history of some lost buildings in Canada? Not me hahaha, but here we are. This book had really nice drawings, and I loved all the historical facts about the building being highlighted, and what’s in its place today. A great gift book for Canadian readers!
cb_reads_reviews's review
4.0
Raymond Biesinger and Alex Bozikovic have created a fine work of Canadian history and architecture in their new book “305 Lost Buildings of Canada.” A delightful combination of short history and beautiful graphic art brings these 305 lost buildings from across Canada to life. The short vignette style describing each building’s history and architectural style goes beyond that building’s life in giving a view of that city’s history and how common events like fire and urban redevelopment and the extraordinary events like the Halifax Explosion and the Laurier Palace Theater Fire have shaped the cities as they are today, both socially and architecturally. There are some real gems of architecture and character that are featured, including the great cinema houses, hotels, houses of industry, churches and department stores. With buildings dating from the 17th century to the 1970s, this fun and informative read gives a panoramic view of Canadian history and architecture.
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