Regina in Sherwood No. 159, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)

Land Titles Building

Protected Property

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2022

1. Land Titles Building Marker

Inscription.
Saskatchewan's first provincial land titles building was designed by Darling and Pearson and constructed in 1907-09. This building housed the Regina district records from 1910 until 1977. The distinctive architectural style is highlighted by the Romanesque arched windows and decorative entablature above the projecting brick columns.

Saskatchewan Heritage Act
Government of Saskatchewan
1978

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 50° 26.822′ N, 104° 36.75′ W. Marker is in Regina, Saskatchewan, in Sherwood No. 159. It is at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Cornwall Street, on the right when traveling east on Victoria Avenue. The marker is beside the sidewalk, near the northeast corner of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2205 Victoria Avenue, Regina SK S4P 0P3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Saskatchewan.

It is also in the Prairies.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

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World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony

and also Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Regina Land Titles Building (a few steps from this marker); Hon. Walter Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); Creation of the Province of Saskatchewan (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Saskatchewan (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Trial of Louis Riel (about 90 meters away); The Knox-Metropolitan United Church (about 120 meters away); Glockenspiel (about 210 meters away); This plaque marks the site of Knox Presbyterian Church, later to become Knox United Church (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Regina.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Regina Land Titles Building

Also see . . .
1. Land Titles Building (Heritage Guide).

Excerpt: The heritage value of the Land Titles Building, Regina lies in its status as the first public building commissioned by the new provincial government. The
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2022

2. Land Titles Building Marker
The marker mounted beside the sidewalk, overlooking the northeast corner of the building.
transfer of land administration from the Federal to the new Provincial government in 1906 facilitated the need for new buildings to house the land records. Of such importance was the management of land records to the new government, the Land Titles Building in Regina was the first building to be tendered by the province of Saskatchewan in late 1906.

The heritage value of the building also resides in its architecture. Designed by the prominent Toronto architectural firm of Darling and Pearson during their brief tenure as the provincial architects, the Land Titles Building, through the use of Classical Revival architectural style, conveyed the images of stability and self-assurance desired by the new province. The liberal use of Kootenay marble from British Columbia on the exterior and a 4.88 meter high ceiling on the main floor also give the building an imposing and prestigious look. Also contributing to the refined image of the building is the positioning of the building across from Victoria Park, the dominant gathering space in Regina's downtown district, and the separation of the building from the street by a 4.5 meter landscaped
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2022

3. Land Titles Building (northeast elevation)
Today the building houses the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame/Museum.
green space. The importance of the land records required that the building be built fireproof according to the standards of the day. These fireproofing requirements, which included the extensive use of reinforced concrete, stone and metal sash window and door fixtures, served as a template for other land titles offices built across the province in the succeeding decade.

(Submitted on October 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Land Titles Building (Canada Register of Historic Places).

Excerpt: The Land Titles Building is a Provincial Heritage Property consisting of seven city lots prominently located across from Victoria Park in Regina's business district. The property features a two storey brick and stone office building completed in 1910 and landscaped grounds. Formally recognized February 10, 1978.

(Submitted on October 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.