Alison Jackson Photo
Collection
CornerStones Column
from
left: Court of Appeals, Land Titles Building, and First Court House
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Court House # 2 530 7th Avenue S.W.
Built:
1912-1914
Architect:
Provincial Architect, A.M. Jeffers who also designed the
Legislature building in Edmonton. Jeffers, a native of
Rhode Island was trained in the United States. During the
construction Richard P. Blakey (a Scottish born and
trained architect) succeeded Jeffers and subsequently
modified the plans in an effort to reduce costs.
Builder:
principal contractor Quinlin - Carter Limited. Public
Accounts Records indicate a large amount of work on the
building was undertaken by day labour. Other contractors
included; the Western Canada Stone Company, Carter-Mather
Lumber and Supply Company, W.Head and Company (plumbing
and heating) and Flesher Marble and Tile Company.
Photo Date:
Original
cost: $280,000
Notes:
second location. Currently Court of Appeal
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