Union Bank Hotel

[Gronk!]

A brief history of the Union Bank building

A moment in history: Aug. 14, 1909

On this day in 1909, the Edmonton arm of the Union Bank of Canada was advertising its savings accounts, as well as growing. The bank would soon move into its new building on Jasper Avenue.

edmonton.taproot.news

 

[Gronk!]

Some constructioning is happening!

 

[thommyjo]

Some constructioning is happening!

View attachment 606990

Underrated plaza

 

[Greenspace]

I believe the public art (lower right behind the tree) may be moved to accommodate a future restaurant patio.

 

[IanO]

Some constructioning is happening!

View attachment 606990

Please, please tell me the paint signs where not impacted?

 

[Greenspace]

Address: 10053 - JASPER AVENUE NW
10049 - JASPER AVENUE NW
Planner Description: The City has received a rezoning application from Stantec. The current zones are a Direct Development Control Zone (DC1.11229) and the Core Commercial Arts Zone (CCA), and the proposed zone is a Direct Control Zone (DC) which would allow for the development of an enclosed patio and vestibule on the east of the existing building. As part of this application, the uses, definitions and regulations of the current DC1.11229 are proposed to be updated to align with the standards of the current Zoning Bylaw 20001.
Status: In Review
Planner Contact: andrew.sherstone@edmonton.ca
File Number: LDA24-0391

 

[IanO]

Please, please tell me the paint signs where not impacted?

Anyone?

 

[Greenspace]

^I'm not aware unfortunately. You'd have to follow up with the DP or Heritage.

 

[Gronk!]

Some closeup shots during the noon hour, including what I presume is the artwork that will be relocated for a patio.

 

[David A]

Anyone?

??????

 

[IanO]

The brick ghost signs on the east wall.

 

[Gronk!]

Please, please tell me the paint signs where not impacted?

The brick ghost signs on the east wall.

I was wondering what you were blathering on about. I agree with @Greenspace - use your vast connections with the city to find out and let us mere peasants know! I'm just guessing, but I think the ghost signs will be retained and possibly updated.

I hope that the opening on the left of the ghost signs will also be retained.

 

[cmd uw]

If you read the DC1 bylaw there are provisions to ensure that some of the character defining elements are maintained and restored. Based on my experience working with heritage buildings you can be darn sure that the Heritage Planners will be pushing to have that ghost sign retained/enhanced.

DC1 11229 | City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw

zoningbylaw.edmonton.ca

 

[Avenuer]

The ghost sign is not being touched, do not worry. A new rooftop mechanical condenser room is being added and the entire roof is being rehabilitated as well. Interior renovations to the second and third floors of the original section will house new financnial office space. There will be some new paint on the exterior as well.

 

[Greenspace]

Scorpio Masonry is there doing the brickwork repointing so they're the best (really the only) in the business and I'm assuming ghost signs would be kept or touched-up.