Canada Building (Saskatoon)
The Canada Building (built in 1913) is a historic eight-story office block in the Central Business District of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The building is 35.05 m (115.0 ft) in height featuring red granite facing on the base, with terra cotta details on the lower two floors and cornice near the roof.[1] The office building features large bison heads flanking the main doorway.
Canada Building in 1940, behind recently built CNR station (demolished in the 1960s)
| Canada Building | |
|---|---|
 Canada Building | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Location | 105 21st Street East |
| Town or city | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Country | Canada |
| Construction started | 1912 |
| Completed | 1913 |
| Client | Allan Bowerman |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 8 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | James Chisholm |
The office building was built by Allan Bowerman.[2] Bowerman was also responsible for the development of the Bowerman House.[3]
References
- "Canada Building". Emporis. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- "Meewasin Trail & Facilities". Meewasin. Archived from the original on 28 August 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- "Bowerman Residence". Canada's Historic Places. Parks Canada. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
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