Signs of Times-----Ashdown Hardware

So last week I posted a picture from the old warehouse district here in downtown Edmonton and so many of you commented how much you liked the old sign of the side of the building. I decided to do another one of my little series. This one is called Signs of the Times.
Today's picture has some special meaning to me. This building is the Ross Brothers Building on the Boardwalk. At the top is the letter "A" At one time in the 1950's and 60's this was home to the Ashdown Hardware Company. The personal connection to this for me is this is where my Dad first worked when he moved to Edmonton.
I trust you all had a good Easter weekend and have a wonderful week.
Now it is time for me to get caught up with my comments on your pictures and respond to all of the wonderful comments you have made on my pics over the last couple of days

[KWind]

Great building! I love the big arches.

[❀ Lynn]

How the times change!

[Lynda Parker]

What a lovely old building... they don't build them like this anymore :)

[Shirley Chetwynd]

Love the arches.

[karenann]

What a gorgeous piece of architecture ...and a wonderful connection with your Dad having worked there. Very memorable for you! This must be very special for you.

[John]

Interesting story and fascinating old building.

[Maggiemae]

We have similar building in Oamaru with names long gone now, carved in stone! They must have thought they would live forever!

[Diana]

Going down memory lane with buildings sounds interesting enough! I'll be sure to follow!

[Kerri]

Cool building

[Cathie]

Nice old building, Brian.

[Graham Thresher]

Great looking building.

[KAL]

Love the arched windows and the history of your dad working there!

[Carole Imes]

Great capture of this old brick building that was once a hardware store. Love that "A" and such a nice memory of your dad when he used to work there.

[Jessica]

how cool... great shot of a really neat building!

[Harry J Benson]

nice photo of the old building and how it is being used today

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Interesting architecture and a great capture of it.

[Mary]

Such a distinguished looking building. Thanks for the history!

[Kim]

Love the architecture and brick work of this buidling. What a great story.

[Claire]

This is so different, the beautiful arches, so many floors full of character and I really like that bay window. Lovely building

[Pyrrhula]

Beautiful building, great architecture and capture

[Pam Hawkes]

Nice photo with a personal connection to it! Love to know that kind of history.

[Mrs. Smith]

What a wonderful historical and memorable building! It's nice that you captured it today....so you will have it for years to come.

[super]

Lovely old building! Has so much charm and character :) Love it!

[Katie]

Always interesting to revisit places - especially one that has a personal connection. Neat!

[Heidi]

Thank you for sharing your story with reference to this lovely old building.

[Danny Davies]

It's a beautiful old building bkb, looks to be built in brick, hope the council have it listed so it can't be knocked down or altered in any way.
you can google to read what listed buildings mean

[bkb in the city]

@congaree Glad you enjoyed this one John

[bkb in the city]

@maggiemae I supose. I do love how this leaves us with a connection to the past

[bkb in the city]

@ladydi53 Glad to have you along

[bkb in the city]

@kerristephens Glad you like it Kerri

[bkb in the city]

@cathieg Glad you like it Cathie

[bkb in the city]

@thresheg Glad you like it Graham

[bkb in the city]

@kathyladley Those windows add a lot to this building

[bkb in the city]

@cimes1 Glad you enjoyed this one Carole

[bkb in the city]

@jessca646 Thanks Jessica

[bkb in the city]

@hjbenson That is one of the things I love about this area of downtown. They have found uses for all of these old buildings

[bkb in the city]

@mittens Thanks Marilyn

[bkb in the city]

@mcmary You're welcome

[bkb in the city]

@kimshots Glad you enjoyed this one Kim

[bkb in the city]

@claireuk It really is quite a different building for an old warehouse which is something I do love about it

[bkb in the city]

@pyrrhula Thank you and I am glad you liked it

[bkb in the city]

@pamfromcalgary Glad to share this one

[bkb in the city]

@mrssmith203 I am glad to have this shot but more importantly that this building will be around for many years to come

[bkb in the city]

@kbalychev3 Glad you enjoyed this one Kimberly

[Diane]

Nice architectural details on this building! I like the A. My father and grandfather were in the hardware business.

[bkb in the city]

@archaeofrog I always enjoy walking around this area

[bkb in the city]

@heidit Glad to share it

[bkb in the city]

@dannydavies It is a great old building Danny and it is on our Historic Registries A-list so this one is safe

[bkb in the city]

@eudora I really do love the style to this building

[bkb in the city]

@kwind They are a different look for an old warehouse for sure

[bkb in the city]

@lynnb Times do change but I love the fact that the building is still in use

[bkb in the city]

@mozette That is for sure

[bkb in the city]

@http365proj They add so much to the style of this building

[bkb in the city]

@karenann It is very special to me and I love walking around this area everytime I go down there

[Terry]

what a cool building

[cmc]

Nice story. I'm glad the building is being used, one hates to see these fabulous old buildings fade out of existence. However, I miss the old hardware stores.

[Hubregt Visser]

Edmonton looks like a real nice city.

[bkb in the city]

@sarasdadandmom Definitley not your typical warehouse design

[bkb in the city]

@cmc_tswov I am with you on the old hardware stores. The new ones don't even come close to the character the old ones had

[bkb in the city]

@hjv It really is but then again I suppose I am a little biased. I hope you get the chance to find out for yourself one day

[Andrew Nelson]

Awesome with the shops below.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

And here I thought the A was for Ann. Grand building- and I think it's cool you've got that connection to it.

[bkb in the city]

@andyn It is so nice to be able to go inside these

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann I always love going past this building