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The Aden Bowman Residence

The Aden Bowman Residence Designed in a vernacular style by Saskatoon architect, R. M. Thompson, and built in 1923 for Aden and Lillie Bowman, this residence is deeply connected to local commerce,...

The Aden Bowman Residence Designed in a vernacular style by Saskatoon architect, R. M. Thompson, and built in 1923 for Aden and Lillie Bowman, this residence is deeply connected to local...

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Marr Residence

Marr Residence Built in 1994 by the Marr family, the Marr Residence is the oldest building in Saskatoon on its original location and one of the first to be built in the settlement.  During the...

Marr Residence Built in 1994 by the Marr family, the Marr Residence is the oldest building in Saskatoon on its original location and one of the first to be built in the settlement.  During...

  • saskatoon
  • saskatchewan
  • meewasin

Peace Prayer Pole

THIS PEACE PRAYER POLE IS PART OF A WORLDWIDE TRADITION OF SIMILAR POLES MEANT TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO VISUALIZE, PRAY AND WORK FOR WORLD PEACE. THE TRADITION, SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS,...

THIS PEACE PRAYER POLE IS PART OF A WORLDWIDE TRADITION OF SIMILAR POLES MEANT TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO VISUALIZE, PRAY AND WORK FOR WORLD PEACE. THE TRADITION, SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS,...

  • saskatoon
  • meewasin
  • peace
  • cree
  • united nations

Louise Grounds

Louise Grounds The land from Victoria Avenue north of 11th Street was originally called Louise Grounds, after Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria and wife of the Marquess of Lorne who was...

Louise Grounds The land from Victoria Avenue north of 11th Street was originally called Louise Grounds, after Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria and wife of the Marquess of Lorne who...

  • saskatoon
  • queen victoria
  • saskatchewan
  • nutana collegiate
  • nutana
  • princess louise

Historical Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

Historical Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church This building at the north-east corner of 11th St. E and Eastlake Are was originally built as a church by Lutherans of Norwegian origin soon after they...

Historical Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church This building at the north-east corner of 11th St. E and Eastlake Are was originally built as a church by Lutherans of Norwegian origin soon after...

    Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Saskatoon

    Historical Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church This building at the north-east corner of 11th St E and Eastlake Ave. was originally built as a church by Lutherans of Norwegian origin soon after they...

    Historical Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church This building at the north-east corner of 11th St E and Eastlake Ave. was originally built as a church by Lutherans of Norwegian origin soon after they...

    • saskatoon
    • saskatchewan
    • canada
    • lutheran
    • zion evangel...
    • church

    The Stewart Building

    The Stewart Building From the time of its construction in 1910 until 1990, this building was operated as a drug store. It was built by a carpenter named William Dorr.  Soon after, Charles Henry...

    The Stewart Building From the time of its construction in 1910 until 1990, this building was operated as a drug store. It was built by a carpenter named William Dorr.  Soon after, Charles Henry...

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    Saskatoon's Broadway Theatre has a parabolic floor

    The Broadway Theatre Built in 1946 as Saskatoon's eastside movie house, the Broadway Theatre's smooth, rounded finish and austere detailing are examples of the Art Deco style. Elements of this...

    The Broadway Theatre Built in 1946 as Saskatoon's eastside movie house, the Broadway Theatre's smooth, rounded finish and austere detailing are examples of the Art Deco style. Elements of...

    • saskatoon
    • saskatchewan
    • broadway theatre
    • art deco
    • crying room
    • parabolic floor

    Joni Mitchell, Louis Riel Coffee House

    Joni Mitchell. In 1962 patrons of the Louis Riel coffeehouse, once located at 721 Broadway Avenue, witnessed the birth of a legend when an aspiring young painter played her first professional...

    Joni Mitchell. In 1962 patrons of the Louis Riel coffeehouse, once located at 721 Broadway Avenue, witnessed the birth of a legend when an aspiring young painter played her first...

    • music
    • folk
    • saskatchewan
    • saskatoon
    • canada
    • joni_mitchell

    Pioneer Cairn Plaza

    The Pioneer Cairn Plaza The Dominion Land Survey of 1869 providedan organized method of legally diving thevast expanses of the Canadian West. Thetownship consisting of 36 sections wasthe base unit...

    The Pioneer Cairn Plaza The Dominion Land Survey of 1869 providedan organized method of legally diving thevast expanses of the Canadian West. Thetownship consisting of 36 sections wasthe base unit...

    • saskatoon
    • pioneer
    • cairn
    • yxe
    • dominionlandsurvey

    Saskatoon Pioneers

    To the memory of SASKATOON PIONEERS of 1882 Erected by the Saskatoon Old Timers Association 1952   Submitted by: @Saskajanet

    To the memory of SASKATOON PIONEERS of 1882 Erected by the Saskatoon Old Timers Association 1952   Submitted by: @Saskajanet

    • saskatoon
    • saskatchewan
    • pioneers
    • old timers society
    • 1882

    Saskatoon Land Titles Building

    SASKATOON LAND TITLES BUILDING THIS IS THE OLDEST PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING IN SASKATOON. IT WAS ERECTED IN 1909 FROM DESIGNS BY STOREY AND VAN EGMOND, THE PROMINENT REGINA ARCHITECTS....

    SASKATOON LAND TITLES BUILDING THIS IS THE OLDEST PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING IN SASKATOON. IT WAS ERECTED IN 1909 FROM DESIGNS BY STOREY AND VAN EGMOND, THE PROMINENT REGINA ARCHITECTS....

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    • saskatchewan
    • "land titles...
    • "storey and ...

    Dr. Samuel Wolfe

    IN THIS HOUSE DR. SAMUEL WOLFE PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF PUBLIC HEALTH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PLANNED THE AIRLIFT OF PHYSICIANS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM TO COUNTER THE STRIKE OF SASKATCHEWAN PHYSICIANS...

    IN THIS HOUSE DR. SAMUEL WOLFE PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF PUBLIC HEALTH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PLANNED THE AIRLIFT OF PHYSICIANS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM TO COUNTER THE STRIKE OF SASKATCHEWAN...

    • dr. samuel wolfe
    • saskatoon
    • saskatchewan
    • universal healthcare
    • doctor's str...
    • health cooperative
    • community cl...

    Pettit House, Saskatoon

    Pettit House A domestic example of the genius of Saskatoon architect Frank P. Martin, this eclectic house design represents the varied style of grand homes constructed during the 1912 boom. The...

    Pettit House A domestic example of the genius of Saskatoon architect Frank P. Martin, this eclectic house design represents the varied style of grand homes constructed during the 1912 boom. The...

    • saskatoon
    • frank p. martin
    • arthur silver morton
    • 1912
    • residential ...
    • saskatchewan

    Raoul Wallenberg Park

    RAOUL WALLENBERG PARKThis park is dedicated as a living memorial to Raoul Wallenberg,the Swedish diplomat who save the lives of tens of thousands of HungarianJews destined to die at the hands of...

    RAOUL WALLENBERG PARKThis park is dedicated as a living memorial to Raoul Wallenberg,the Swedish diplomat who save the lives of tens of thousands of HungarianJews destined to die at the hands...

    • raoul wallenberg
    • holocaust
    • canada
    • b'nai brith
    • saskatoon

    Pioneer Cemetery

    PIONEER CEMETERY Saskatoon's first cemetery was established in 1884, a year after the community was established. It remained in use until 1909 and thereafter only for those who had already...

    PIONEER CEMETERY Saskatoon's first cemetery was established in 1884, a year after the community was established. It remained in use until 1909 and thereafter only for those who had...

    • nutana
    • pioneer cemetery
    • saskatchewan
    • saskatoon
    • meewasin

    Mann House

    Mann House Designed by architect Norman Thomson, this 1912 home belonged most notably to Saskatoon City Councillor and University of Saskatchewan professor, Owen Mann. Coming to Saskatoon on an...

    Mann House Designed by architect Norman Thomson, this 1912 home belonged most notably to Saskatoon City Councillor and University of Saskatchewan professor, Owen Mann. Coming to Saskatoon on...

    • mann
    • house
    • saskatoon
    • heritage property

    Ashes of Sir Frederick Haultain

    Here lie the ashes of Sir Frederick William Gordon Haultain, K.B.,Chancellor of this university  1917-1939Chief Justice of Saskatchewan  1912-1938Premier of North West Territories  1891-19051957 -...

    Here lie the ashes of Sir Frederick William Gordon Haultain, K.B.,Chancellor of this university  1917-1939Chief Justice of Saskatchewan  1912-1938Premier of North West Territories  1891-19051957 -...

      Little Stone School House - Saskatoon

      THE FIRST SCHOOL-HOUSE IN SASKATOON BUILT IN 1887 AND MOVED TO ITS PRESENT SITE 1911 BY The Daughters of the Empire, AND PRESENTED BY THEM TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN TO COMMEMORATE THE...

      THE FIRST SCHOOL-HOUSE IN SASKATOON BUILT IN 1887 AND MOVED TO ITS PRESENT SITE 1911 BY The Daughters of the Empire, AND PRESENTED BY THEM TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN TO COMMEMORATE...

      • school
      • saskatoon
      • canada
      • daughters of...
      • george v