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The City of Edmonton has added three significant buildings to its inventory of Municipal Historic Resources. A City Council vote earlier this week secured protection for Mill Creek House, the Street Railway Substation No.600 building, and the Rodd Apartments Building.
The Mill Creek House is located at 9734 88 Avenue in Strathcona, and remains tied to the early residential development in the neighbourhood. Built in 1901, the two-storey wood structure integrates elements of Craftsman Style architecture, with a gable roof and a pair of upper storey windows extending beyond the roofline. Tapered posts help define the enclosed porch, while the building is covered in wood clapboard siding.
The Street Railway Substation No.600 building at 10643 124 Street in Westmount was designed by John Martland, the same architect responsible for the nearby residence of Dr. Terwillegar, a prominent local citizen who earned accolades among the community for his upstanding medical work. The 1938-built structure is a surprisingly well-preserved example of Art Deco architecture, implementing a flat roof, decorative buttresses and a brick veneer.
Located at 9537 103 Avenue, the Rodd Apartments building was constructed in 1912 in the midst of the establishment of the Jewish community in Boyle Street. "Architecturally significant for its unusual style and eclectic influences," the building possesses a number of quirky characteristics. The false front demonstrates influences from the Moderne style in its curved front door overhang, while the roofline features a stepped parapet further defined by stone accents and trim. "There are few remaining historic resources in this part of the inner city, so it was fantastic for the owner to come forward to preserve this unique structure," said David Johnston, Principal Heritage Planner.
Designating a building as a Municipal Historic Resource protects it against demolition, "inappropriate changes" and alterations that are unsympathetic to the character of the original structure. As the City wants to preserve these buildings in perpetuity, protected structures are eligible for a range of financial incentives and maintenance funds to help offset the cost of conservation.
