Architecture of Edmonton

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,

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.

1907 – Merchants Bank of Canada, Edmonton

Architect: Hogle & Davis

Built in 1907, the grand columned building on the northwest corner of Jasper Avenue and 100 A Street was originally home to the Merchants Bank,

1910 – Canada Permanent Building, Edmonton, Alberta

Architect: Roland Lines

The Canada Permanent Building is a three-storey brick, stone, and reinforced concrete building Roland Lines and was advertised as “the only fire-proof building in Edmonton”.

1911 – Tegler Block, Edmonton, Alberta

Architect: H.A. Magoon

The Tegler Building was built in 1911 by Edmonton entrepreneur and philanthropist, Robert Tegler, and was one of the earliest reinforced concrete buildings in Alberta.

1912 – Law Courts, Edmonton, Alberta

Architect: Allan Merrick Jeffers

Early design work was completed by unknown Department of Public Works architects while final details were overseen by Allan Merrick Jeffers,

1913 – Alberta Legislature Building, Edmonton, Alberta

Architect: Jeffers & Blakey

The Alberta Legislature Building was built between 1907 and 1913 in the Beaux Arts style popular in Canada at this time for legislature buildings.

1913 – Government House, Edmonton, Alberta

Architect: R.P. Blakey

The three storey sandstone edifice was designed in the Jacobean Revival style which is characterized by bay windows,

1915 – McLeod Building, Edmonton, Alberta

Architect: J.K. Dow

As the only terra cotta-clad building in the city, this massive Chicago School style building is valued for its landmark status,

1923 – Public Library, Edmonton, Alberta

Architect: Magoon & MacDonald

Constructed on Macdonald Drive in downtown Edmonton. Demolished 1961. Site now occupied by Telus Plaza.