Albert House
25 Canada Road, Edmundston, New Brunswick, E3V, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2006/01/30
Other Name(s)
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Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2006/03/17
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Located in downtown Edmundston and built around 1908, the Albert House consists of a 2-story brick Second Empire residence with a central capped tower on the front façade.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of Maison Albert as a local historic place lies mainly in its architecture and its original authenticity. With its capped tower, mansard roof, and circular window in the façade, Maison Albert is a prime example of a residence constructed in the Second Empire style. The original authenticity of the exterior and interior finishing of this home also contributes to its heritage value.
Source: Société Historique du Madawaska - site file: Maison Albert
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements associated with Maison Albert include:
- tower with mansard roof;
- brick siding;
- main entrance doors;
- wrought iron decorating the verandah;
- interior divisions;
- original wood floors;
- staircase with turned newel posts;
- lincrusta wallcovering;
- decorative sheet metal ceilings.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
New Brunswick
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (NB)
Recognition Statute
Community Planning Act
Recognition Type
Local Register
Recognition Date
2006/01/30
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
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Theme - Category and Type
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Architecture and Design
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Health and Research
- Clinic
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Architect / Designer
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Builder
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Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Centre de documentation et d'études madawaskayennes
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
335
Status
Published
Related Places
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