The Canadian Pacific Building at 62–65

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(formerly 62–65

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) is an

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in London, England. It was constructed as the London offices of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and its affiliated steamship line (

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), hotel chain ( Canadian Pacific Hotels), and other

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. It is faced with

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, features prominent CANADIAN PACIFIC signage, and houses a small

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. Until 2011, the building was occupied by commercial and law offices, but it is now under re-development by BMB for conversion into five luxury apartments. The project was completed in 2012, and the historic structure was renamed "Trafalgar One".

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