| Macdonald Block | |
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 The building's exterior in 2018 | |
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| General information | |
| Address | 12 - 16 Bastion Square |
| Town or city | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°25′34.266″N123°22′9.797″W / 48.42618500°N 123.36938806°W Coordinates: 48°25′34.266″N123°22′9.797″W / 48.42618500°N 123.36938806°W |
Macdonald Block is an historic building in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. [1]
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