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Grant McConachie House
Edmonton
Other Names:
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Grant McConachie Residence McConachie Residence
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Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Heritage Value
Character-Defining Elements
Location
Street Address: |
12909 - 121 Street NW |
Community: |
Edmonton |
Boundaries: |
Plan 8661 T, Block 3, Lot 19 |
Contributing Resources: |
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ATS Legal Description:
Mer |
Rge |
Twp |
Sec |
LSD |
4 4 4 4
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24 24 24 24
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53 53 53 53
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19 19 19 19
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03 04 05 06
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PBL Legal Description (Cadastral Reference):
Plan |
Block |
Lot |
Parcel |
8661 T
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3
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19
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Latitude/Longitude:
Latitude |
Longitude |
CDT |
Datum Type |
53.587944 |
-113.530159 |
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UTM Reference:
Northing |
Easting |
Zone |
CDT |
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Recognition
Recognition Authority: |
Province of Alberta |
Designation Status: |
Registered Historic Resource Rescinded |
Date of Designation: |
1982/09/13 |
Historical Information
Built: |
1917 to 1917 |
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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Architect: |
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Builder: |
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Context: |
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The McConachie house was the boyhood home of Grant McConachie, President of C.P. Air, from 1947 to his death in 1965. McConachie's flying career was an exceptional one and his activities spanned Canada's aviation history from the days of bush travel until the days of long distance jet travel.
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The house is a simple, two-story wood frame structure with a gambel roof. There are other houses similar to it in the Calder area. Its significance derives from its typicality. Housing similar to it in date and style can be found throughout Alberta usually occupied by middle class families engaged in the trades or business. Its styling and size separate it from the workingman's cottage typical of industrial areas, but are not impressive enough to give it any special significance.
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Additional Information
Object Number: |
4665-0699 |
Designation File: |
DES 0259 |
Related Listing(s): |
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Heritage Survey File: |
HS 20072
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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. 259) |
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