Landmark Building

ALBERTA HOTEL

9732 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Designed By: James E. Wise.
Built in 1902

The first Alberta hotel structure (1895) was incorporated into the new 1902 building by architect James E. Wise. He accentuated the prominent corner location of the brick and Calgary sandstone building with a circular tower, topped by a distinctive conical roof and flag pole, which was visible even from Strathcona. It originally had its own electrical generator, a roof garden and many other amenities that made it Edmonton’s most prestigious hotel in its early days.

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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 Edmonton Walking Tours: Downtown, East, West, University of Alberta and Strathcona. City of Edmonton 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.