Prince Albert Town Hall–Opera House. A Provincial Heritage Property. In 1892 the council of the burgeoning town of Prince Albert commissioned the architectural firm of F. J. Rostrick and Son of Hamilton to design a town hall/opera house. Built by A. and W. B. Goodfellow of locally produced brick, the building was a combination of elegance and solidity. The porte-cochere entranceway and wrought iron balcony are unique for town halls of the era. City services, a performance area, a magistrate's court and a jail were located in this facility for many years. In 1969 the structure was converted into an arts and senior citizen's centre. It is the oldest building of its type in Saskatchewan.
In 1892 the council of the burgeoning town of Prince Albert commissioned the architectural firm of F. J. Rostrick and Son of Hamilton to design a town hall/opera house. Built by A. and W. B. Goodfellow of locally produced brick, the building was a combination of elegance and solidity. The porte-cochere entranceway and wrought iron balcony are unique for town halls of the era. City services, a performance area, a magistrate's court and a jail were located in this facility for many years. In 1969 the structure was converted into an arts and senior citizen's centre. It is the oldest building of its type in Saskatchewan.
Erected by Government of Saskatchewan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. 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 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.
Also see . . . Former Prince Albert City Hall National Historic Site of Canada. Additional information about the building, which is on the Canadian Register of Historic Places and was designated a national landmark in 1984. (HistoricPlaces.ca) (Submitted on April 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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 78 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
