Landmark Building

BRICK ROW HOUSES

11801/13-102 Street, Edmonton
Built in 1922

This seven-unit block of row houses was likely built in 1922, and first occupied in 1923. The initial residents included a teacher from the nearby Oliver School, as well as several salesmen, a clerk, and a real estate agent.

These homes have a decided charm. In size, scale and detailing they are cosy, and cottage-like. The red brick gable units are arranged in a continuous line, punctuated only by garbled dormers and porches with individual doors. The double-hung windows have multi-paned uppers sashes, and a railing runs the length of the row. The detailing is all in white, and the total effect is both modest and dignified.

This is just one of several row house developments in early Edmonton. At least two other such developments were built on 102 Avenue, but this is the best-preserved example. Despite being ideally suited to the urban setting, row houses did not, until recently, become a popular housing type in Edmonton.

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The Landmark Buildings and Places Database draws on the series of walking and/or driving tour booklets produced by Alberta Culture (now Alberta Culture and Community Spirit). The Heritage Community Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ministry through permission to reprint these materials online. Extracted from Historical Walking Tours of Downtown, 2004, Centennial edition of the brochure. Planning and Development Department, City of Edmonton, and Alberta Community Development., 2004, with permission from Alberta Culture and Community Spirit. Visit the Alberta Culture and Community Spirit for more information.