Greer Block
233 Main Street, Oxbow, Saskatchewan, S0C, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1985/06/24
Autre nom(s)
Greer Block
Greer Block
Royal Bank building
Liens et documents
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Date(s) de construction
1905/01/01 à 1905/12/31
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2004/07/27
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Greer Block is a Municipal Heritage Property occupying three commercial lots on a prominent corner in Oxbow's central business district. The property features a two-storey, brick-and-stone office building.
Valeur patrimoniale
The heritage value of the Greer Block lies in its status as one of the oldest and largest brick office buildings in the Town of Oxbow. Constructed in 1905, the two-storey Greer Block was constructed by one of the town's first businessmen, W.A. Greer. Built to house the Royal Bank and Post Office on the main floor, the building also became the location of choice for other professional offices in the community.
The heritage value of the Greer Block also lies in its architecture. Blending Romanesque Revival and Classical Revival architectural styles, the red brick building features a projecting brick cornice and parapet wall, rusticated stone base, rounded arch windows and a striking entryway with stone columns on each side. The entryway is topped by a rounded brick archway highlighted by unique "stripes" of white brick which radiate out from the arch across the entry façade. The prestigious nature of the building was perpetuated inside through the use of six different patterns of pressed tin ceiling and a wide central oak staircase to the second floor. Prominently located on the main intersection of the community's central business district, the building continues to serve as a space for professional offices in the town.
Source:
Town of Oxbow Bylaw No. 10-85.
Éléments caractéristiques
The heritage value of the Greer Block resides in the following character-defining elements:
-those elements which reflect the Romanesque Revival architectural style, including rounded arch window and door openings, rusticated stone base and brick cornice;
-those elements which reflect the Classical Revival architectural style, including corner accents on the cornice and columns marking the doorway;
-the unique entry façade with the multi-coloured brick banding and inset stone columns;
-those elements which reflect the prestigious nature of the original office building, including prominent central oak staircase and decorative pressed tin ceilings.
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Saskatchewan
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (Sask.)
Loi habilitante
Heritage Property Act, alinéa 11(1)(a)
Type de reconnaissance
Bien patrimonial municipal
Date de reconnaissance
1985/06/24
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
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Thème - catégorie et type
- Économies en développement
- Commerce et affaires
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
- Commerce / Services commerciaux
- Bureau ou édifice à bureaux
Historique
- Résidence
- Édifice à logements multiples
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
s/o
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation
Heritage Resources Branch
1919 Saskatchewan Drive
File: MHP 889
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
MHP 889
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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