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Early Houses, 1911 – 1918:
The earliest houses were built primarily along Connaught Drive, Alexander Circle, St. George’s Crescent and the two blocks immediately west of Groat Ravine along Athabasca Avenue ( now 102 Avenue). Proximity to the newly constructed Government House was highly desirable. The houses were usually 2 ½ to 3 storeys, constructed in architectural Revival styles utilising local brick, sometimes in combination with roughcast (Pebble dash) stucco. Verandahs, front porches and balconies were often a feature. Architects Roland Lines, James Henderson and A.M.Calderon designed some of the Glenora homes during this period.
1914
Graenon c. 1914
Wells Residence.
1915 English style garden comprised part of the property along with a stable. This home is now a City of Edmonton ‘Designated Historical Resource’.
Chalmers Residence, c. 1914-1915.
Glenora Homes were sometimes used as backdrops for advertisements during this time period.
1915
Frank Matthews Residence
City permit estimated building cost: $10,000 and stable $500.
Goodridge Residence (later Chief Justice Harvey), c. 1915.
Photo c. 1929
Andrews Residence:
Photo c. 1914
Advertisement for Pendleton Motors, Edmonton.
Photo c. 1926
Architect G. H. Macdonald Residence (later J. M. Imrie), c. 1913.
Constructed of wood siding on the exterior, a less common finish during this period in Glenora. The “White House” has a distinct style.
After the Dining Room addition. c 1927
Spencer (Eaton) Residence, c. 1915.
Newell Residence, c. 1911.
Dr. D. J. Dunn (later T. J. T. Collissson) Residence, c. 1913-14.
James Ramsey Residence, c. 1914.
River viewpoint of St. George’s Crescent. c. 1926
Many early stables were later converted to garages as automobiles became the predominant mode of travel. Note the original hayloft door.
Bradley Residence, c. 1913.
E. W. Organ Residence, c. 1914.
Newlands Residence, c. 1913.
Designed by renowned Edmonton architect, A. M. Calderon.
Walls Residence, c. 1914.
Dr. W. D. Ferris Residence, c. 1911.
An early house on Athabasca Avenue (now 102 Avenue) constructed by his brother who built other homes in the area.
Early home along Connaught Drive, c. 1914.
Early brick home on Athabasca Avenue (later 102 Avenue):
Early brick home on Athabasca Avenue, lived in by General William A. Griesbach, a prominent Edmonton citizen. When Government House closes in 1938, the home becomes the Lieutenant Governor’s official residence.
