| Rithet Building | |
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 The building's exterior in 2018 | |
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| General information | |
| Address | 1107-1125 Wharf Street |
| Town or city | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°25′32″N123°22′11″W / 48.4256°N 123.3696°W Coordinates: 48°25′32″N123°22′11″W / 48.4256°N 123.3696°W |
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