Architecture of Alberta

1888 – Law Courts, Calgary, Alberta

Architect: Thomas Fuller

Former courthouse, demolished in 1958. Constructed on 4th St. South West in 1888.

1890 – Alexander Corner, Calgary, Alberta

Architect: Child & Wilson Architects

Built opposite the Bank of Montreal which was designed by the same architects in a similar style.

1890 – The Bank of Montreal, Calgary, Alberta

Architect: Child & Wilson

Architects Child & Wilson was one of the first large practices in Alberta. Their successful practice was responsible for the design of many of the landmark buildings constructed of sandstone and erected on Eighth Avenue,

1895 – Post Office, Calgary, Alberta

Architect: Thomas Fuller

Post office and Federal Office by Dominion architect Thomas Fuller on 8th Avenue. Demolished circa 1929.

1904 – Canadian Bank of Commerce, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Architect: Darling & Pearson

The construction of the stately bank building in Medicine Hat illustrated the Canadian Bank of Commerce’s confidence in the buoyant economy of south eastern Alberta during the great wave of immigration after 1896.

1905 – City Hall, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Architect: William T. Williams

1905 – Empire Block, Edmonton, Alberta

The Empire Block was constructed in 1905 by McDougall and Secord, Ltd. as an office and retail building. The upper floors were designed as offices,

1905 – Merchants Bank of Canada, Wetaskiwin, Alberta

Architect: Hogle & Davis

1906 – McDougall Block, Calgary, Alberta

Architect: Francis Lawson

Situated on the northeast corner of First street and Eighth avenue. Union Bank, the original main floor tenant,

1907 – Imperial Bank of Canada, Edmonton, Alberta

During the late 19th century, the Imperial Bank of Canada was expanding across Canada, opening a branch in Edmonton in 1891.