Landmark Building

BANK MANAGER'S RESIDENCE/MANSE

4742 – 56 Street, Red Deer
Built in 1906

This residence was built in 1906 by the Canadian Bank of Commerce for its Red Deer bank managers. Originally occupied by D.M. Sanson, and then W.L. Gibson, it was home to Francis C. Whitehouse from 1913 to 1920. Mr. Whitehouse was active in the community as Director of the Agricultural Society, a member of the Board of Trade, President of the Alberta Natural History Society and a founding member of the Red Deer Public Library Board.

The house was purchased in the 1920s by Gaetz United Church and used as a minister\'s manse until 1945, when it was sold for the sum of $2,502.46.

This one-and-a-half storey cottage is distinguished by the three from gable dormers. Originally, a porch extended the full length of the facade. Two symmetrically-placed bay windows complete the detailing.

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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 Red Deer Historical Walking Tours. Red Deer Historical Preservation Committee and Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism, n.d., with permission from Alberta Culture and Community Spirit. Visit the Alberta Culture and Community Spirit for more information.