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F.P.Martin House

718 Saskatchewan Crescent East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N, Canada

Reconnu formellement en: 1997/03/03

Front façade of F.P. Martin House, 2005.; City of Saskatoon, Kathlyn Szalasznyj, 2005.
Close up view of F.P.Martin House
Frank P. Martin House and surrounding landscape overlooking the South Saskatchewan River, 2005.; City of Saskatoon, Kathlyn Szalasznyj, 2005.
Distant view of F.P.Martin House
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Autre nom(s)

F.P.Martin House
F.P. Martin Residence

Liens et documents

Date(s) de construction

1926/01/01 à 1926/12/31

Inscrit au répertoire canadien: 2006/03/17

Énoncé d'importance

Description du lieu patrimonial

The F.P.Martin House is a Municipal Heritage Property comprising two city lots overlooking the South Saskatchewan River in the Nutana district of Saskatoon. It features a tile-and-stucco-clad, 2½ storey duplex.

Valeur patrimoniale

The heritage value of the F.P. Martin House resides in its architecture. Built in 1926 by prominent architect, Frank Percy Martin, in a Cottage Vernacular style, the home has an irregular shape with a steep double-dormered roof, Gothic doorways, and lattice windows. Each unit of the dwelling includes a study loft, a main floor sun room and a living room with an expansive view of the South Saskatchewan River and city skyline, allowing for an interaction with the landscape in the creation of both personal living quarters and a contemplative work space. The composition of this house is unique in the city of Saskatoon.

Heritage value of the F.P. Martin House also lies in its long association with the life and work of Saskatoon architect, Frank Percy Martin (1882-1931). Personally designed by him to serve as his residence with the adjoining unit reserved for his brother, it is a personal example of his work in domestic architecture. Salvaged building materials used in the construction of the home link it to projects such as the building of the University Bridge.

Heritage value of the F. P. Martin House also resides in its contribution to the historic streetscape of Saskatchewan Crescent. The house’s unique form, highlighted by the dormered roof, contributes to the historic character of the neighbourhood, making it a landmark in the community.

Source:

City of Saskatoon Bylaw Nos. 7615, 8001 and 8011.

Éléments caractéristiques

The heritage value of the F.P. Martin House resides in the following character-defining elements:
-those elements that speak to its Cottage Vernacular architectural style and its contribution to the surrounding streetscape, such as its roof slope, double dormers and portico entrances;
-those elements that contribute an unimpeded westward view of the South Saskatchewan River and Saskatoon's downtown skyline, such the low relief landscaping and the picture windows;
-those elements that speak to its status as a landmark, such as its location and placement on its original lot.

Reconnaissance

Juridiction

Saskatchewan

Autorité de reconnaissance

Administrations locales (Sask.)

Loi habilitante

Heritage Property Act, alinéa 11(1)(a)

Type de reconnaissance

Bien patrimonial municipal

Date de reconnaissance

1997/03/03

Données sur l'histoire

Date(s) importantes

s/o

Thème - catégorie et type

Exprimer la vie intellectuelle et culturelle
L'architecture et l'aménagement

Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction

Actuelle

Résidence
Logement unifamilial

Historique

Architecte / Concepteur

Frank Percy Martin

Constructeur

s/o

Informations supplémentaires

Emplacement de la documentation

City of Saskatoon Community Services Department Development Services Branch 222 - 3rd Avenue North SASKATOON SK S7K 0J5

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Identificateur féd./prov./terr.

MHP 1905

Statut

Édité

Inscriptions associées

s/o

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