Downtown Commercial in Calgary in Calgary Metropolitan Region, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Molson Bank ~ 1911

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

1. Molson Bank ~ 1911 Marker

Inscription.
Built to convey an image of stability and permanence and designed in the Beaus-arts architectural style, this Molson Bank was one of four such institutions constructed in Alberta. In recognition of its historical and architectural significance, it was designated a Provincial Historic Resource by the Honourable Mary J. LeMessurier, Minister of Culture, on December 20 1979.

Erected by Province of Alberta; and Junior League of Calgary.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 51° 2.74′ N, 114° 3.843′ W. Marker is in Calgary, Alberta, in Calgary Metropolitan Region. It is in Downtown Commercial. Marker is on 8 Avenue Southwest (Stephen Avenue) west of Centre Street South, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, at the left/west edge of the south/front facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary AB T2P 1B3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stephen Avenue / L'avenue Stephen (a few steps from this marker); The Clarence Block ~ 1900 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudson's Block (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Lougheed Home (within shouting distance of this marker); T.C. Power & Bro. (within shouting distance of this marker); Imperial Bank of Canada ~ Ca. 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Meeting Place (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Buildings (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calgary.

Regarding Molson Bank ~ 1911. Canadian Register of Historic Places (1979/12/20).

From the Canadian Register Statement of Significance:
The character-defining elements of the Molson's (Toronto Dominion) Bank include such features as:
• limestone facade with granite base;
• window surrounds;
• four fluted columns crowned with Ionic capitals;
• pediments over side entrance, main entrance, and side window of front elevation;
• elaborate cornice with dentils;
• sculptural elements, including decorative elements on cornice and on pediments;
• main entrance with transom topped by pediment; and
• "The Molson's Bank" in gold lettering on sign band and the Molson's Bank crest and engraved motto "Industria et Spe".

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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

2. Molson Bank ~ 1911 Marker

(marker is on left side of west entrance)

Molson's Bank.

The Molson's (Toronto Dominion) Bank is a three-storey, stone-clad building situated on portions of two lots along Calgary's historic Stephen Avenue Mall. The 1911 building embodies the Beaux-Arts architectural style in its ornate exterior decoration including fluted columns crowned by Ionic capitals, an elaborate cornice with dentils, classical sculptural elements, and a pedimented front entrance. The heritage value of the Molson's Bank lies in its impressive representation of early twentieth-century bank architecture in Alberta.

(Submitted on April 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Molson Bank Building (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

3. Molson Bank Building (southwest elevation)

Molson Bank Building (<i>south/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

4. Molson Bank Building (south/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.