Old Post Office
690 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1983/10/24
Autre nom(s)
Old Post Office
Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1902/01/01 à 1906/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2006/06/26
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Old Post Office is an imposing three storey red brick and stone building featuring a clock tower. It is prominently located in downtown Sault Ste. Marie at the intersection of Queen Street East and East Street. Built between 1902 and 1906 as a federal building, it was purchased in 1982 by the City for use as the Sault Ste. Marie Museum.
The Old Post Office has been recognized for its heritage value by the City of Sault Ste. Marie, By-Law 83-266.
Valeur patrimoniale
Designed in 1902 by David Ewart, Chief Architect of the federal government’s Department of Public Works, the Old Post Office is a fine example of turn of the century Federal architecture in Ontario, combining Victorian classicism with excellent workmanship.
Embracing a number of classical styles, the Old Post Office is a landmark building that dominates the downtown core. Its construction at the turn of the century reflects a confidence in Sault Ste. Marie's future as an industrial centre.
Like other significant Sault Ste Marie buildings of this period, local materials excavated during the building of the Sault Ste. Marie canal have been integrated into the building.
Sources: Sault Ste. Marie Designation By-law 83-266; Old Post Office Designation Report
Éléments caractéristiques
Key character defining elements that reflect the building's value as a fine example of turn of the century Federal architecture in Ontario include:
Exterior elements:
- classical pediments, pilasters and cornices
- Romanesque stone arches
- Italianate detailing and decorative features
Interior elements include:
- the oak staircase
- exquisite three-story light well and skylight
- plated glass floor
Key character defining elements reflecting turn of the century confidence in Sault Ste. Marie include:
- its imposing size
- dominant location
- three stories
- imposing clock tower
Key character defining elements that demonstrate the use of local materials include:
- squared local rubble sandstone
- red brick facades
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Ontario
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (Ont.)
Loi habilitante
Loi sur le patrimoine de l'Ontario
Type de reconnaissance
Désignation du patrimoine municipal (partie IV)
Date de reconnaissance
1983/10/24
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
s/o
Thème - catégorie et type
- Gouverner le Canada
- Les institutions gouvernementales
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
- Loisirs
- Musée
Historique
- Gouvernement
- Bureau de poste
Architecte / Concepteur
David Ewart
Constructeur
s/o
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Community Services Department, Recreation and Culture Division, City of Sault Ste. Marie
Réfère à une collection
Sault Ste. Marie Museum; Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Archives
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON05-0523
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
s/o