Graphic Arts Building

[Daveography]

'One-of-a-kind in Edmonton': Community shows love for the Graphic Arts building
Leaving behind odes to the architecture and the history, dozens of Edmontonians turned out this weekend to show their love for the Graphic Arts building in the Quarters, which faces possible demolition.

Local advocacy group Heritage Forward held a ‘heart bomb’ at the two-story building Sunday, inviting residents to share their thoughts on brightly coloured valentines taped to the building’s fading exterior.

“I love it because it’s really one-of-a-kind in Edmonton,” said Dan Rose, a member of Heritage Forward. “It has this really distinct, pronounced expression of the art deco style, with these streamlined, modern features, so architecturally it’s incredibly significant.”

http://www.metronews.ca/news/edmonton/2017/02/12/showing-love-for-the-graphic-arts-building.html

 

[Daveography]

Spotted this today:

via https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/building-edmonton.aspx

 

[Daveography]

It looks like the plan is to move it to the Boyle Renaissance area further north:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1125430130879418368

 

[greenviolinyeg]

I'm working on a plan to save the Graphic Arts Building. I've met with the City and we have an idea to chew on! My non-profit is www.greenviolin.ca and I am at yasushi.ohki@greenviolin.ca.

 

[ChazYEG]

View attachment 349763 I'm working on a plan to save the Graphic Arts Building. I've met with the City and we have an idea to chew on! My non-profit is www.greenviolin.ca and I am at yasushi.ohki@greenviolin.ca.

I'm in!!!

 

[greenviolinyeg]

If you email me at yasushi.ohki@greenviolin.ca we can get connected!

 

[greenviolinyeg]

Okay, time to do some sleuthing! Where did the original lettering go?

 

[Gronk!]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1443916166364340254

 

[IanO]

I still recall hearing from the COE that this was originally going to be demolished to expand the TransEd parking lot but that was obviously not done for a variety of reasons I assume. The callousness from many parties with regards to this little gem is disappointing but here's hoping it is getting closer to finding a new lease on life.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

This gem will be great when polished up. Looking forward to it seeing new life.

 

[Gronk!]

Besides giving this building some much-needed TLC, it needs to be relocated to a prominent location. If the Boyle Renaissance location is no longer feasible, I think it should be moved to Jasper Ave just west of the Gibson Block.

 

[TAS]

Maybe located in the same area as the UofA ring houses are going - create a real hub for artists and musicians etc not to mention beautiful, historic buildings.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Actually one location I wish this building could be moved is in one of the empty lots near the Winspear center on 97 st. More arts venues in that vicinity would be great.

 

[IanO]

Maybe keep it where it currently is and build around it!??!?!?

Oh Edmonton.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Maybe keep it where it currently is and build around it!??!?!?

Oh Edmonton.

Well keeping it there and adding to the property would be best, but unless I misheard somewhere, the building or the facade will be moved.