Date: Mon Sep 11 10:17:22 2000 Subject: Five Historic Sites Recognized by Council From: Peter Brodsky -----BEGIN MD5 ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE ----------------------------------------------------------------- CALGARY - Five buildings were recognized today for playing an integral role in Calgary's early physical, social, and economic development. Mayor Al Duerr presented Community Heritage Plaques to building and community association officials representing each of the five sites. The presentation took place today at City Council in the Council Chamber, Municipal Building, 800 Macleod Tr. S.E. The five sites are: Holy Cross Hospital 2210 2 St. S.W. Opened in 1892 by the Sisters of Charity (Grey Nuns), the Holy Cross Hospital was one of the feature buildings in the former village of Rouleauville. As Calgary grew, the hospital expanded its services with the addition of newer and larger facilities. In 1907, the Sisters of Charity established a school of nursing that existed on this site for more than 70 years. Elbow Park School 721 38 Ave. S.W. The school was built in 1926 and was the first and most ornate of a series of large brick schools built in the 1920s by the Calgary School Board. The building’s romantic English Revival style, characterized by its steeply pitched roof and prominent steeple, were designed to reflect the residential character of the district. Poffenroth/deWaal Block 608 Meredith Rd. N.E. Built by Henry Poffenroth in 1910, this classic brick building features recessed shop fronts and apartments above which was typical of many of the blocks built in Calgary at the time. The corner shop has been a grocery, a bookshop, a furniture store, and for 40 years, a series of drug stores. The building was purchased in 1927 by its former caretaker, Theodore deWaal. The building recently underwent significant renovation to restore it to its original state. Calgary Masonic Temple 330 12 Ave. S.W. Completed in 1928 with the cooperation of eight Masonic lodges, the temple was the first permanent home for Calgary’s Masons. The temple was set back from the street to allow for a green space and the façade was enlivened with Art Deco detailing. The temple includes Calgary’s second oldest Casavant Freres organ. Northern Electric Warehouse 102 11 Ave. S.E. Completed in 1913 for the Northern Electric and Manufacturing Co. Ltd., this brick structure maintained its original function as a warehouse and distribution point for electrical and communications supplies for nearly 30 years. In 1942, The Canadian Government took over the premises to serve wartime needs. It is now home to the Mustard Seed Street Ministry. Community Heritage Plaques are awarded annually to sites nominated by community associations, Business Revitalization Zone boards and local heritage groups. Sites are considered based on their historic and architectural significance as well as their role in Calgary's geographic and social development. An initiative of The City of Calgary's Heritage Advisory Board, the Community Heritage Plaque program was started in 1991. -30- Public Contact Information: Robert Batallas Assistant Planner Planning Policy Land Use and Mobility The City of Calgary 403-268-8129 Public Email Contact: RBATALLA@gov.calgary.ab.ca -----END MD5 3dfd45ba422bb90fed928ed25d2d542b-----