MacLac
Senior Member
To demolish? Are they allowed to do that? lol. Isn't the building protected?
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Barnaby
Senior Member
This one is worth fighting. I don't want that scammer looking guy to put another empty lot downtown. I don't have faith that he has the backers to build anything here.
constance_chlore
Active Member
It's on the Inventory of Historic Resources, which I don't think counts as much if any protection.
Needless to say, proposing to demolish this building is extremely bad and stupid, and we should raise whatever kind of fuss we can to prevent it.
IanO
Superstar
Perhaps it meant interior demolition to prep for repurposing?
constance_chlore
Active Member
We can only hope that it's something like that.
Barnaby
Senior Member
The only think that makes sense is a preservation of the facade/original floors, with additional living spaces built above.
150 Robson St, Vancouver is an example of this. But it's been ongoing for quite a while.
I'll be devastated and angry if this building is demolished. I'm reaching out to Dualita for clarification. It's worth noting that their office is located in a historic DT building (Alberta Block on Jasper). Perhaps we're overreacting, but we have our reasons...
150 Robson St, Vancouver is an example of this. But it's been ongoing for quite a while.
I'll be devastated and angry if this building is demolished. I'm reaching out to Dualita for clarification. It's worth noting that their office is located in a historic DT building (Alberta Block on Jasper). Perhaps we're overreacting, but we have our reasons...
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archicurious
New Member
Hello, new here. I don't see it on the Heritage Inventory, possibly because much of the heritage elements were stripped during a 1979 renovation. You can see a 1913 photo here:
History of the building, from the Downtown Edmonton Historical Walking Tour booklet (page 33). https://www.edmonton.ca/public-files/assets/document?path=Downtownwalkingtour.pdf
"McKenney Building (1912)
10187 - 104 Street
A resident of St. Albert and MLA for the riding of Clearwater, Henry William McKenney was a prominent figure both in business and public affairs. He purchased this property in 1903, but it was not until 1912 that the McKenney Building was begun, making it a precise contemporary of the neighbouring Revillon Building. Archival photographs show the two buildings rising simultaneously on opposite sides of 102 Avenue. Nevertheless, the McKenney Building belonged to a different era of building technology. Whereas the Revillon used modern materials and methods, the McKenney was a simple brick shell with wood floors. The local architectural firm of Magoon and MacDonald drew up the plans for the $40,000 warehouse. It was a spare and functional three and one-half storey building capable of upward expansion by one more floor. Most of the façade’s stone detailing was removed during renovations in 1979, making even more salient the most prominent feature of the McKenney Building: the pedimented entry inscribed with its name."
History of the building, from the Downtown Edmonton Historical Walking Tour booklet (page 33). https://www.edmonton.ca/public-files/assets/document?path=Downtownwalkingtour.pdf
"McKenney Building (1912)
10187 - 104 Street
A resident of St. Albert and MLA for the riding of Clearwater, Henry William McKenney was a prominent figure both in business and public affairs. He purchased this property in 1903, but it was not until 1912 that the McKenney Building was begun, making it a precise contemporary of the neighbouring Revillon Building. Archival photographs show the two buildings rising simultaneously on opposite sides of 102 Avenue. Nevertheless, the McKenney Building belonged to a different era of building technology. Whereas the Revillon used modern materials and methods, the McKenney was a simple brick shell with wood floors. The local architectural firm of Magoon and MacDonald drew up the plans for the $40,000 warehouse. It was a spare and functional three and one-half storey building capable of upward expansion by one more floor. Most of the façade’s stone detailing was removed during renovations in 1979, making even more salient the most prominent feature of the McKenney Building: the pedimented entry inscribed with its name."
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MacLac
Senior Member
Perhaps a Dualita gem like this one is going in lieu of?
cmd uw
Active Member
The building is not 'designated' but it's on the 'inventory' of historic buildings. Lots of info via this link.
Historic Resources: Register and Inventory | City of Edmonton
The City maintains a Register and Inventory of Historic Resources in Edmonton to protect and support historical resources.
David A
Senior Member
Thanks, this is informative. It is a nice compliment to the grander building from the same era nearby. Also, it would be nice if this building was renovated and some of those facade details were brought back.
Avenuer
Senior Member
The building isn't be demoed - it's all interior work. That DP was just worded poorly.
itom987
Active Member
I hope they open up the north side of the building that faces 102 Ave. Please make the architect that is designing the building aware of this.
archited
Senior Member
Super-Planner to the rescue. Good work Ave.; glad we have someone watching out for the Street.
OilFan
New Member
33 units planned for inside 16 studio, 16 1 bedroom, 1 2 bedroom unit.
IanO
Superstar
Oddly, i've reached out to the owner on a number of occasions with no response