Canada Permanent Building declared Municipal Historic Resource
Posted May 9, 2022 3:20 pm.
It may be small, but it’s iconic, and now it will stay for good.
The Canada Permanent Building was declared a Municipal Historic Resource by Edmonton City Council on Monday.
The heritage structure has stood on 101 Avenue and 100 Street since 1909 and has become a staple of downtown Edmonton.
“Although it’s not a large structure, the elaborate detailing of the Canada Permanent Building’s primary facade makes it a memorable and much loved landmark in downtown Edmonton,” said Heritage Planner Scott Ashe.
The Canada Permanent Building, years ago, in an undated photo from the City of Edmonton Archives. (Photo: City of Edmonton)
The current owners of the site will receive a grant of $112,620 from the City’s Heritage Resources Reserve fund. The funding will assist in rehabilitation costs.
“The building, which features Edwardian Baroque-style architecture, was built to convey strength and stability—an important message for a mortgage company. Canada Permanent provided mortgages for farms, residences and small businesses in Edmonton during a period of rapid growth. The building was advertised as Edmonton’s first “fireproof bank” because of its reinforced concrete structure,” read a statement from the City.
