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The General Post Office (GPO), the headquarters of Hongkong Post, was built in 1976 and is located at Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong. Originally situated at the seafront, the building is now inland due to reclamation works completed after 2007. It is adjacent to Jardine House and the International Finance Centre, and was once near the former Star Ferry Pier.Scheduled for demolition in 2018, efforts are being made to preserve the GPO as a historical landmark. The building was constructed on reclaimed land, with the government originally planning a 30-storey structure in 1967, allocating 5 floors for the GPO and 25 for government offices.Hongkong Land secured the site directly to the south at a record price. In exchange, the government agreed that no building would be constructed to the north of Connaught Centre (now Jardine House) to obstruct its views, limiting the GPO’s height to 120 feet.Designed by architect K. M. Tseng, the GPO consists of five floors, with a foundation designed to support two additional floors, though it never reached this height. The building also features Hong Kong’s first central vacuum-cleaning system, which does not require bag changes.

The Kerrobert and District Museum is located in the historic Kerrobert Court House, where it moved in 2007. The museum spans the basement and top floor, showcasing displays such as a pioneer home, a sports museum, jail cells, a judge’s chambers, and a former district courtroom displaying works by local artists. Additional exhibits highlight early local businesses, churches, schools, and a tribute to Robert Hanbridge, a former Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.The main level of the Court House houses the Town Offices, the Chamber of Commerce, the KLD Wellness Foundation, and Sheppard & Millar Law Office. The Courtroom Art Gallery is also on the top floor. The main and upper floors are accessible by elevator from the rear entrance, which includes a doorbell for access. Situated at the center of Kerrobert, the historic Court House is surrounded by park-like grounds, offering ample parking and wheelchair access at the rear.

Montreal's New York Life Insurance Building, also known as the Quebec Bank Building, is an office building located at Place d'Armes in Old Montreal. Erected between 1887 and 1889, it was the tallest commercial building in the city at the time, with eight floors of retail office space that quickly attracted top lawyers and financiers. The ninth and tenth floors housed the country’s largest legal library, a gift from the owner. Situated next to the historic Aldred Building, it was designed by architects Babb, Cook and Willard and built by contractor Peter Lyall for the New York Life Insurance Company at a cost of $750,000. The building is notable for its use of imported red sandstone from Dumfriesshire, Scotland, marking a departure from the local grey stone typically used in Montreal.The site was strategically chosen for its proximity to Montreal’s business hub, and the construction involved demolishing two buildings, including l’Hotel Compain. Quebec Bank purchased the building in 1909 and occupied the ground floor before merging with the Royal Bank of Canada in 1917. The bank’s name is still carved above the entrance.Located near the Place-d'Armes Metro, the building is close to other landmarks like the Notre-Dame Basilica, Aldred Building, and Bank of Montreal Building. It draws inspiration from Italian Renaissance architecture and New York designs, with a hybrid structure combining iron beams, girders, and brick bearing walls. Decorative elements, such as arabesques and pilaster capitals, were crafted by Henry Beaumont, while the ornamental iron gate was made by the E. Chanteloup workshop.The building stands 46.3 meters tall with eight floors, including a clock tower, and spans a total floor area of 6,890 m². Its interior features marble-covered walls and Renaissance-style decorative plaster ceilings. A wooden banister tops the ornamental iron staircase railing. The address was originally 13 Place d’Armes Hills but later changed to 511 Place d’Armes.Throughout its history, the building has seen several renovations, including modernization of the third to fifth floors in 1952 and the addition of two residential penthouses during a 2006–2007 restoration. One of the penthouses is occupied by the current owner. The building has housed notable tenants like the Montreal Real Trust Company, National Bank of Canada, and Société de Fiducie du Quebec. Akelius Montreal Ltd. acquired the building in 2020 and are its current owners.

Dundurn is a town with a population of 675, located in central Saskatchewan, within the Rural Municipality of Dundurn No. 314. It lies along Highway 11, or the Louis Riel Trail, about 42 km south of Saskatoon. Primarily an agricultural town, Dundurn also serves as a bedroom community for Saskatoon and Canadian Forces Detachment Dundurn, located 6 km to the north and operating under 17 Wing Winnipeg.The town is situated between Highway 11 and Brightwater Lake, with Swamp Lake directly to the north. Blackstrap Provincial Park, located 7 km east of town, features a man-made lake (Blackstrap Lake) and a man-made mountain (Mount Blackstrap), which was built between 1969 and 1970 to host the 1971 Canada Winter Games. While the ski hill remained open to the public until 2008, it is now abandoned.Nearby attractions include Dakota Dunes Casino and Golf Course on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation, which opened in 2007, and the CFB Dundurn Golf Club, located at Canadian Forces Detachment Dundurn. The town also features roadside attractions like the Bone Gatherer and Horse and Wagon along Highway 11, and the Wilson Museum, which is hosted in three buildings, including the historic Woodview School.Dundurn has three designated heritage properties. The Dundurn Community Centre, formerly known as Dundurn School or Old Brick School, was built in 1916 by the Bigelow Bros. and designed by architect R. M. Thomson. It served as a school until 1980 and now functions as a community center. The Old Bank Building, constructed in 1906, housed various banks such as the Northern Bank and Northern Crown Bank, and later served as a post office from 1935 to 1957. Dundurn Moravian Brethren Church, also referred to as the United Church of Dundurn, was built as a joint church for Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Moravian congregations.According to the 2021 Census, Dundurn saw a population increase of 10.5% from 2016, with 675 residents living in 257 of its 269 private dwellings. The town has a population density of 456.1 people per square kilometer over its 1.48 km² area.

Mundare is a town in central Alberta, Canada, located about 70 km (43 mi) east of Edmonton at the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 855, and 2 km (1.2 mi) north of the Yellowhead Highway. The Canadian National Railway runs through the town, with Beaverhill Lake to the southwest and Elk Island National Park 30 km (19 mi) west of Mundare.Mundare was named after William Mundare, a railway station agent. The town celebrated its 100th anniversary in July 2007 with a three-day event.According to the 2021 Census by Statistics Canada, Mundare had a population of 689 in 301 of its 352 private dwellings, reflecting a 19.1% decrease from 2016 when the population was 852. The town covers 4.12 km² (1.59 sq mi), with a population density of 167.2/km² (433.1/sq mi) in 2021. In the 2016 Census, the town had a population of 852, with a density of 202.4/km² (524.1/sq mi).Mundare hosts the Basilian Fathers' Museum, which showcases the history of Ukrainian settlement and the Basilian Fathers' Mission in east-central Alberta. The museum houses rare 16th and 17th-century liturgical books from Ukraine. Nearby is the 'Grotto' or 'Golgotha of Mundare,' a garden and shrine built by the Basilian Fathers in 1934.The town is also famous for the world’s largest garlic sausage (kovbasa), built at a cost of $120,000.

Kaposvar, one of the first Hungarian settlements in Western Canada, was founded in 1886. The Kaposvar Historical Society is responsible for the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the Kaposvar Historic Site, which includes a stone church (built in 1907), a rectory (constructed in 1900), a Grotto (created in 1942), and a cemetery established in 1886. The site reflects the history of early Hungarian settlers, featuring artifacts from that era. Additionally, a homestead site was added in 1986, which includes a pioneer house (1905), barn, millhouse, and a rural schoolhouse, offering a glimpse into the pioneer life of the time.Located 5 km south of Esterhazy on grid 637, the historic site is open for guided tours from mid-May through September, as well as by appointment. Visitors can explore the historical structures and learn more about the settlement. Every year on the third Sunday in August, a pilgrimage is held at the Grotto, and in 2007, the stone church celebrated its centennial.

Indian Head is a historic town in southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, located 69 kilometers east of Regina and just north of the Trans-Canada Highway. Founded in 1882 by early settlers, mainly of Scottish descent who traveled by ox-cart from Brandon, the town has a rich agricultural heritage. It became known for its federally operated experimental farm and tree nursery, established in 1901, which produced and distributed seedlings for shelter belts. This program, originally run by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA), is now managed by the Agroforestry Development Centre. Incorporated as a town in 1902, Indian Head was once recognized as the largest initial shipment point for wheat in the world. Today, it offers a variety of professional services, financial institutions, and retail establishments. The town also gained recognition as one of the filming locations for the CBC Television sitcom 'Little Mosque on the Prairie,' which aired from 2007 to 2012.

The Business Central Towers comprise a pair of 51-floor skyscrapers located in Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates. With matching heights of 265 meters (869 ft), both towers closely resemble New York City's iconic Chrysler Building. Topping out in November 2007, construction concluded in early 2008. Originally named the Al Kazim Tower Towers, they were later rebranded as the Business Central Towers to create a more welcoming environment for international companies. Construction commenced in 2005 and was overseen by National Engineering Bureau as the architect and Al Shafar General Contracting Co (ASGC Construction) as the developer. The complex boasts a total of 53 floors and is equipped with 19 elevators along with 2 escalators.

D1 Tower, located in Culture Village, stands as a prominent residential skyscraper, soaring to a height of 284 meters (932 ft) with 78 floors housing 526 units of various sizes. Developed by Enshaa, the tower was a joint project with Dubai Properties Group and Emirates Sunland Group, with architectural design by Holford Associates. Construction commenced in 2007, reaching completion in 2015. Though initially planned to include a spire, it now boasts a striking appearance with layered glass curtain walls and a distinctive timber canopy at its base, inspired by Dhow boat construction. D1 Tower, adjacent to Palazzo Versace Dubai, is a sister building to Australia's Q1 tower, though with its own unique features and design elements.

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, also known as the Rose Tower, stands proudly as a 72-storey, 333-meter (1,093 feet) hotel located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ranking as the fifth tallest hotel globally. Originally intended to reach a height of 380 meters (1,250 feet), the design underwent modification, resulting in its current stature. Construction of the tower commenced in 2004 and reached its completion in 2007 under the supervision of Arabian Construction Co. The addition of the spire on 24 October 2006 marked the tower's full height, surpassing the iconic Burj Al Arab in total height. Despite being structurally ready in 2007, the hotel officially opened its doors on 23 December 2009. The architectural design of Rose Rayhaan by Rotana is characterized by its stylistic diversity. Adorned with a highly embellished façade featuring blue and silver mirrored glass with gold ornamentation, the tower's distinct visual appeal is accentuated by a central panel of oculiform gold rings. The tower's sides incorporate convex cylindrical forms that seamlessly merge, culminating in an elaborate sculptural peak resembling a rose, from which the tower derives its informal name. The tower is capped with a sphere and a spire, extending its height to 333 meters. Notably, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana holds the distinction of being one of Dubai's first major alcohol-free hotels. Boasting two restaurants and a 24-hour coffee shop, the hotel offers a luxurious and serene retreat for its guests. Developed by Bonyan International Investment Group with an investment of $180 million, the hotel features 462 rooms, suites, and penthouses, providing unparalleled comfort and hospitality.

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