| Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Building | |
|---|---|
 The building's exterior in 2018 | |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Topped-out | 1885 [1] |
| Completed | 1900 |
| Opened | 1900 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
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