Landmark Building
CASTLE HOTEL, 1909
221 – 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge
Built in 1909
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When the Castle Hotel opened for business on September 19, 1909, the Lethbridge Herald described it as “first class in every way.rdquo;The structure stands three storeys high and was adorned with stained glass windows on the ground floor. It was built during the city's boom years of 1905-1912. Its location in proximity to the downtown area and within walking distance of the railway station attracted a steady clientele of business travelers. According to one of the hotel's advertisements, it "catered in particular to the theatrical trade." The original design and character of the building remain evident, even after extensive renovations in the 1980s. The building now houses single room apartments.
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 Lethbridge Historical Walking Tour. Alberta Community Development and the Sir Alexander Galt Museum & Archives, n.d., with permission from Alberta Culture and Community Spirit. Visit the Alberta Culture and Community Spirit for more information.