Prince Albert in Prince Albert No. 461, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region
Prince Albert City Hall / L’hôtel de ville de Prince Albert
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1. Prince Albert City Hall / L'hôtel de ville de Prince Albert Marker
[English] This building is one of the few 19th century town halls still standing on the Prairies. It was built in 1892-1893, two years after the first railway arrived in town and over ten years before Prince Albert was incorporated as a city. Like many town halls of the period, it housed a variety of facilities including a theatre and large meeting room in addition to the municipal offices. Its substantial size, brick-clad exterior and clock tower reflected the town's pride in its status as an important territorial centre and its faith in a prosperous future. Council meetings were held her until 1969.[Francais] Cet immeuble, construit en 1892-1893, est l’un desderniers témoins de l’architecture municipale du XIX siêcle dans les Prairies. Achevé deux ans après l’arrivée du chemin de fer, cet hôtel de ville a devancé de près de dix ans l’érection de Prince Albert. À l’instar de plusieurs mairies de cette époque, cet édifice a servi de centre communautaire et de théâtre, en plus de loger les services municipaux. La taille du bâtiment, son parement de briques et son horloge reflètent bien la fierté de la ville qui se persevait
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Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada/Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 53° 12.217′ N, 105° 45.245′ W. Marker is in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, in Prince Albert No. 461. Marker is on Central Avenue just north of 11th Street East, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1010 Central Ave, Prince Albert SK S6V 4V5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prince Albert Town Hall–Opera House (here, next to this marker); Right Honourable John George Diefenbaker (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Albert Fire Department (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum / Le Musée John et Olive Diefenbaker (approx. one kilometer away).
Also see . . . Former Prince Albert City Hall National Historic Site of Canada. Additional information about the building, which was designated a national landmark in 1984. (HistoricPlaces.ca)
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2. Prince Albert City Hall / L'hôtel de ville de Prince Albert Marker
The building is now the Prince Albert Arts Centre.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
