Canada Building (Saskatoon) Explained

Canada Building
Location:105 21st Street East
Location Town:Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Location Country:Canada
Architect:James Chisholm
Client:Allan Bowerman
Construction Start Date:1912
Completion Date:1913
Style:Neoclassical
Floor Count:8

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 35.05m (114.99feet) 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.

The office building was built by Allan Bowerman.[2] Bowerman was also responsible for the development of the Bowerman House.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Canada Building. https://web.archive.org/web/20150225020523/http://www.emporis.com/buildings/124289/canada-building-saskatoon-canada. dead. February 25, 2015. Emporis. 24 February 2015.
  2. Web site: Meewasin Trail & Facilities. Meewasin. 24 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20110828040059/http://www.meewasin.com/facilities/trail/. 28 August 2011.
  3. Web site: Bowerman Residence. Canada's Historic Places. Parks Canada. 24 February 2015.