Notable Architects & Builders In Victoria History
John Gerhard Tiarks (1867-1901)
John Gerhard Tiarks (1867-1901) was an up and coming architect in 1890’s Victoria. His career was cut short by his untimely death, aged 34, in 1901.
Here is a partial list of his projects.
Here are the John Gerhard Tiarks projects we have included on this site so far:
- 1759 Rockland Avenue, built in 1897 for the Hon. Sir Edgar Dewdney
- 1512 Beach Drive, built in 1898-99 for Arthur Haynes and Matilda Haynes. Listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places and is a Designated Heritage Building by the District of Oak Bay.
Built in 1898-99 by architect John G. Tiarks for Arthur E. Haynes and Matilda Haynes.

For anyone interested in architectural history, we recommend Building The West: The Early Architects of British Columbia, edited by Donald Luxton. It includes information on John Gerhard Tiarks.
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