Strathdee Warehouse
2206 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R, Canada
Formally Recognized:
1990/07/03
Other Name(s)
Strathdee Warehouse
Strathdee Warehouse
Links and documents
n/a
Construction Date(s)
1913/01/01 to 1914/12/31
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2004/06/23
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Strathdee Building is Municipal Heritage Property located on four commercial lots in Regina's historic warehouse district. The property features a five-storey, brick-and-stone faced warehouse constructed in 1914.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of the Strathdee Building resides in its status as a representative example of a pre-World War I warehouse buildings in Regina. Built for the Campbell, Wilson and Strathdee Company in 1913-14, the five-storey building was prominently situated on the major street in Regina's warehouse district. One of the largest warehouses constructed during the period, the Strathdee Building contributed to the establishment of the area as the central warehousing district for the city.
The heritage value of the Strathdee Building also lies in its architecture. Constructed in an era when the warehouse district symbolized the progress and affluence of a community, the building was designed to be not only functional but also display style, prosperity and modern technology. Displaying elements of the Romanesque, Gothic Revival and Chicago School of architecture, the Strathdee Building features a level of exterior detailing uncommon amongst Regina's warehouse structures of the era. The pressed tin ceiling on the interior of the first floor, exposed wooden structure and three self-operating freight elevators speak to the building's refined yet utilitarian function.
Source:
City of Regina Bylaw 8978-HR-B90.
Character-Defining Elements
The heritage value of the Strathdee Building resides in the following character-defining elements:
-those elements which reflect the Romanesque, Gothic Revival and Chicago School architectural styles, including symmetrical window patterning, rounded window and door openings, parapet wall and rough cut stone foundation wall;
-those elements which reflect the prestigious nature of the warehouse, including stone detailing on the façade, chevron brick pattern in the spandrels, pressed tin ceilings and flagpole;
-those elements which reflect the use of the building as a warehouse, including exposed wooden structure, manually-operated freight elevator, signage and fire-suppression water tank located on the roof of the building.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Saskatchewan
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (SK)
Recognition Statute
Heritage Property Act, s. 11(1)(a)
Recognition Type
Municipal Heritage Property
Recognition Date
1990/07/03
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Developing Economies
- Trade and Commerce
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Commerce / Commercial Services
- Office or Office Building
- Residence
- Multiple Dwelling
Historic
- Commerce / Commercial Services
- Warehouse
Architect / Designer
JHG Russell
Builder
Lewis Frid
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation
Heritage Resources Branch
1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK
File: MHP 1331
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
MHP 1311
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a