Royal Bank of Canada records, 1973-1977

In 1973, the Royal Bank of Canada began construction on a new office in downtown Toronto known as the Royal Bank Plaza. The $100 million construction project consisted of two triangular office towers linked by a glass-enclosed banking hall. In addition to housing the Royal Bank of Canada’s Ontario headquarters, the Plaza included a two-level shopping concourse with restaurants and boutiques, as well as office space available for lease. The Plaza officially opened on March 10, 1977.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from A. Jeffrey importer of Hardware, Iron, Steel, and Window Glass of St. Catharines, Ont.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from A. Jeffrey importer of Hardware, Iron, Steel, and Window Glass of St. Catharines, Ont. A. Jeffrey says that he will be able to supply Mr. Woodruff with glass and iron pipe, June 7, 1875.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from A. Jeffrey importer of Hardware, Iron, Steel, and Window Glass of St. Catharines, Ont.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from A. Jeffrey importer of Hardware, Iron, Steel, and Window Glass of St. Catharines, Ont. regarding breakage and freight, June 23, 1875.

Unsigned letter to A. Jeffrey written on an envelope stating that the glass was free from breakage, therefore there would be a deduction of 10 percent

Unsigned letter to A. Jeffrey written on an envelope stating that the glass was free from breakage, therefore there would be a deduction of 10 percent, June 28, 1875.

Receipt from Chance Brothers and Co. Glass Works near Birmingham, England

Receipt from Chance Brothers and Co. Glass Works near Birmingham, England regarding payment received for glass panes. This is accompanied by an envelope, April 6, 1875.

Note regarding cut glass prices

Note regarding cut glass prices, n.d.

Receipt from John R. Monro, Tea, China, Glass and Crockery House, St. Catharines

Receipt from John R. Monro, Tea, China, Glass and Crockery House, St. Catharines for kitchen items, shoes and mustard, April 12, 1887.

Receipt from Chatfield and Neelon, St. Catharines for freezer, glass globe and fixtures

Receipt from Chatfield and Neelon, St. Catharines for freezer, glass globe and fixtures, July 1, 1887.