1891 – Government House, Regina, Saskatchewan
Government House was constructed between 1889-91 and was built on a grand scale as a result of the federal government’s desire to have an imposing symbol of its authority in the North-West Territories.
Government House was constructed between 1889-91 and was built on a grand scale as a result of the federal government’s desire to have an imposing symbol of its authority in the North-West Territories.
Typical of many smaller bank branches from this time, with living accommodation above the commercial floor.
A Neo-classical bank branch beneath commercial office space. Largely gutted so that only the facade is worthy of architectural note.
Built as the Regina Post Office, Chief architect David Ewart designed the original northern section of this Tyndall-faced building for the Dominion of Canada in the Beaux Arts style.
The old “gingerbread” 1908 City Hall on 11th Avenue between Rose and Hamilton Streets.
The first public building commissioned by the new provincial government after the formation of the province.
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.
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.
A blend of the Norman and Gothic Revival styles, a popular choice for ecclesiastical architecture at that time in Canadian cities.
A finely detailed and attractive terra cotta facade from the Montreal firm of Brown &