Regina in Sherwood No. 159, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
Ackerman Building
2128 Dewdney Avenue
| — | Municipal Heritage Property designated in 1991 | — |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 21, 2022
1. Ackerman Building Marker
This building was constructed in 1911 for harness maker B. F. Ackerman. He occupied the premises until 1925. Subsequent occupants were Hudson’s Bay Company, Great West Saddlery, cartage and storage firms such as Sneed’s Security Storage, MacCosham and Allied VanLines, commercial offices and various retail, wholesale and manufacturing firms.
The Ackerman building was designed by the firm of Storey and Van Egmond, and constructed by Parsons Construction Company at a cost of $45,000. At the time, it was the largest and most expensive warehouse in Regina. The structure suffered significant damage as a result of the 1912 tornado but was quickly rebuilt. It is one of the oldest remaining warehouse buildings along the historic Dewdney Avenue in the Warehouse District. The building has now been converted to residential condominiums.
Erected 2005 by City of Regina.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 50° 27.314′ N, 104° 36.699′ W. Marker is in Regina, Saskatchewan, in Sherwood No. 159. It is on Dewdney
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Saskatchewan. It is also in the Prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western 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: Union Station (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Western Trust Building (approx. half a kilometer away); The Northern Bank (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Frederick W. Hill Mall (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); This plaque marks the site of Knox Presbyterian Church, later to become Knox United Church (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Saskatchewan Revenue Building (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Glockenspiel (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); St Paul's Anglican Cathedral (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 21, 2022
2. Ackerman Building Marker
The marker is on the right side of the south/front entrance.
Regarding Ackerman Building. Listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. Formally recognized 1991/09/09.
Also see . . .
1. Canadian Register of Historic Places Entry (HistoricPlaces.ca).
Excerpt: Municipal Heritage Property which comprises five commercial lots in the City of Regina’s historic warehouse district. The property features a five-storey, red-brick and stone building, known as the Ackerman Building, which was constructed in 1911.(Submitted on October 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. 2128/2132 Dewdney Avenue - The Ackerman Building (HeritageGuide.ca).
Excerpt: The heritage value of 2128/2132 Dewdney Avenue resides in its status as a representative example of a pre-First World War warehouse building. This building’s utilitarian design, which is reminiscent of the simplified modern architecture of the Chicago School, is expressed through the property's flat roof, rectangular window pattern, vertical lines of the façade, and conservative decorative elements. The large denticulated cornice, which was part of the original design(Submitted on October 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)and also typical of the Chicago School, was removed several years ago.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 21, 20223. Ackerman Building (south/front elevation)
The heritage value of 2128/2132 Dewdney Avenue also lies in its status as one of the oldest remaining warehouse buildings along the historic Dewdney Avenue streetscape in Regina’s Old Warehouse District. The five-storey building was constructed during the pre-First World War period of optimism and rapid population expansion in Regina when the warehouse district symbolized the affluence and progress of a community.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
