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Former Power Building

Kamsack, Saskatchewan, S0A, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1982/06/07

Front elevation; Government of Saskatchewan, Michael Thome, 2005.
Former Power Building
Generator on the main floor; Government of Saskatchewan, Michael Thome, 2005.
Former Power Building
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Construction Date(s)

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2006/02/14

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

The Former Power Building is a Municipal Heritage Property located north of Highway 5 on the outskirts of the Town of Kamsack. The property features a one-storey industrial building constructed of brick.

Heritage Value

The heritage value of the Former Power Building lies in its architecture. Constructed in 1914-15 and designed to house the municipal generators, the functional design of this building nevertheless incorporates decorative elements that exude stability and modernity. The brick work incorporates several elements that mimic frame-design, a common industrial design prior to brick construction.

The heritage value of the Former Power Building also lies in its association with the history of Kamsack. The generators in this building supplied Kamsack and several surrounding communities with electricity between 1915 and 1960. Since the early 1980, the building has served as an important cultural landmark by housing the Kamsack and District Museum.

Source:

Town of Kamsack Bylaw No. 9/82.

Character-Defining Elements

The heritage value of the Former Power Building resides in the following character-defining elements:
-those elements reflecting the building’s functional architecture, such as the use of brick, the pilasters, the brick corbelling, and evenly-spaced windows with muntin bars;
-those elements reflecting the building’s former use as a power station, such as the generator;
-those elements reflecting the building’s association with Kamsack, such as its location on its original site.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Saskatchewan

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (SK)

Recognition Statute

Heritage Property Act, s. 11(1)(a)

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Property

Recognition Date

1982/06/07

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

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Theme - Category and Type

Developing Economies
Technology and Engineering

Function - Category and Type

Current

Historic

Industry
Power Generation Facility

Architect / Designer

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Builder

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Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation Heritage Resources Branch 1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK File: MHP 199

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

MHP 199

Status

Published

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