Edmonton City Council has designated the 1922 Griffith Residence, located within the Westmount Architectural Heritage Area, as a Municipal Historic Resource. Designed in the Arts and Crafts-influenced Craftsman style, the century-old bungalow retains many original features, including its medium-pitched gable roof, upper-level wood clapboard siding, lower-level shingles and enclosed verandah. Built during the growth of Edmonton's original streetcar suburbs, the Griffith Residence represents the early enthusiasm with which the city was built out during its first few decades.

Griffith Residence, Westmount Architectural Heritage Area, image via City of Edmonton

The Griffith Residence was owned by James B. Griffith from 1922-8, followed by Thomas S. Campbell, of the Black Diamond and Great West Coal Companies, from 1929-59, followed by Henry Reidlinger, from 1963-99, before changing hands once again. The bungalow is typical of the neighbourhood and surrounding streetscape, sharing many architectural features with various homes in the area. As such, owing to this and the fact that the home remains in near original condition, the City has opted to add the home to its Historic Resource Management Plan, the house itself to be documented, its architectural details to be kept on file for future reference. 

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