1911 – Firehall No. 12, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Alexander Melville was born in Fraserburgh, Scotland in 1873 and received his architectural and civil engineering degrees in Aberdeen.
Alexander Melville was born in Fraserburgh, Scotland in 1873 and received his architectural and civil engineering degrees in Aberdeen.
In 1903 the firm of A. and W. Melville, architects and civil engineers, began operation. This company was responsible for numerous buildings in and around the city.
On April 2, 1910, John Morton laid the cornerstone for the new church, and shortly over a year later,
A three-part entrance portico with two Ionic columns. The gable ends on the east and west sides of the building are also detailed with pediments.
Formerly the municipal hall of the Rural Municipality of Assiniboia, before it amalgamated with Brooklands, and St. James to form St.
A solid early twentieth century Neo-classical bank building. Much altered, most of the rear was demolished in the 1970s for construction of a retail centre.
Like the larger store (now Pennys) across the street, this attractive piece of commercial architecture was built for Todd,
Fine heritage building that is obviously well cared for. Originally built for the Mortgage Company of Canada,
City Light & Power Company, the first public utility in Western Canada, began operation in 1911.