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McLean House
Edmonton
Other Names:
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McLean Residence
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Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Heritage Value
Character-Defining Elements
Location
| Street Address: |
10454 - 84 Avenue NW |
| Community: |
Edmonton |
| Boundaries: |
Plan I, Block 85, Lots 21 and 22 |
| Contributing Resources: |
Buildings: 1
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ATS Legal Description:
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Mer |
Rge |
Twp |
Sec |
LSD |
4
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24
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52
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29
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10
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PBL Legal Description (Cadastral Reference):
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Plan |
Block |
Lot |
Parcel |
I
I
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85
85
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22
21
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Latitude/Longitude:
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Latitude |
Longitude |
CDT |
Datum Type |
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53.520192 |
-113.500211 |
GPS |
NAD 83 |
UTM Reference:
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Northing |
Easting |
Zone |
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Recognition
| Recognition Authority: |
Province of Alberta |
| Designation Status: |
Registered Historic Resource |
| Date of Designation: |
1983/09/15 |
Historical Information
| Built: |
1896 to 1896 |
| Significant Date(s) |
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| Theme(s) |
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| Historic Function(s): |
Residence : Single Dwelling
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| Current Function(s): |
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| Context: |
HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE
The McLean House was built in 1896 for Arthur McLean, an aggressive businessman of the new settlement of south Edmonton (Strathcona). His contribution to Strathcona and Edmonton history and development was typical of the myriad of pioneer entrepreneurs who built the foundations of commerce in the multitude of new communities that sprang up during the settlement of western Canada. During his relatively short time in Strathcona, for he died in 1908, he was active in school, church and community affairs, helping him to build a strong community.
The house he built for his family was a substantial residential structure for its time. From 1896 until 1977 the house remained the property of the McLean family. The structure is frame on a stone foundation. The exterior treatment, general appearance and plan of the house are characteristic of late nineteenth century residential architecture. With regard to exterior treatment, the house is given a gothic appearance.
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Additional Information
| Object Number: |
4665-0674 |
| Designation File: |
DES 0770 |
| Related Listing(s): |
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| Heritage Survey File: |
HS 20678
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| Website Link: |
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| Data Source: |
Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, Historic Resources Management Branch, Old St. Stephen's College, 8820 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8 (File: Des. 770) |
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