The Original by bkbinthecity

The Original

A few days ago l posted a picture of the Lt. Governor's residence. Here is a photo of the original one.
Built in 1912-1913 at a cost of $345,000.
It opened in Oct. of 1913.
The Lt. Governor and his family used this residence from 1913-1938.
In 1938 Lt. Governor John C. Bowen refused to give Royal Assent to three bills introduced and passed in the Legislature by the government.
In retaliation the premier and cabinet shut of all utiltities to the building forcing the Bowen family to move out. Shortly there after the building was sold.
During construction of the Alaska Highway it was used as a boarding house for American pilots and construction workers. It was then used by the federal government as a military hospital and covelescent home for veterans.
In 1964 the provincial government bought the building back and it underwent major renovations.
Today it used for cabinet meetings and other state functions. It is also open for free tours to the public


Excellent shot to compare the other one with.
February 4th, 2017  
Fantastic picture.
February 4th, 2017  
Beautiful!
February 4th, 2017  
Nice house! Clearly there's been contention in government for a very long time!
February 4th, 2017  
Beautiful building. I like how the lighten is shining on it.
February 4th, 2017  
Wonderful architecture ...I especially like the upper balcony and the rounded bay! Nice that the government is using it again.
February 4th, 2017  
Great looking building, good shot.
February 4th, 2017  
Good lines in this beautiful architecture.
February 4th, 2017  
Great shot
February 4th, 2017  
Beautiful capture of that imposing building. Love those ornate turrets over the bay windows.
February 4th, 2017  
Great capture, pov
February 5th, 2017  
Beautiful building shot. Thank you for the history of this building. I think I like the architecture better for the original house of the Lt. Governor.
February 5th, 2017  
Beautiful, Brian.
February 5th, 2017  
Such a stately building with marvelous architectural details.
February 5th, 2017  
Terrific shot of this wonderful building! :-)
February 5th, 2017  
What an interesting history it's had :)
February 5th, 2017  
@homeschoolmom Glad you like it Lisa
February 5th, 2017  
@Weezilou Louise that is very true
February 5th, 2017  
@kwind Glad you like it Kim
February 5th, 2017  
@dsp2 Dinah it is a very nice building
February 5th, 2017  
@lhart Thanks Lynne
February 5th, 2017  
@henrir Henri it really is a nice design
February 5th, 2017  
@elisasaeter Thanks Elisabeth
February 6th, 2017  
@tonydebont Glad you enjoyed this one Tony
February 6th, 2017  
Great building, fascinating history, quite a drama in 1938!
February 6th, 2017  
@seattlite Thanks Gloria
February 6th, 2017  
@daisymiller Glad to share this with you Daisy
February 6th, 2017  
@cathieg Thanks Cathie
February 6th, 2017  
@peggysirk Peggy it certainly is a very nice building
February 6th, 2017  
@gaylewood Thanks Gayle
February 6th, 2017  
@merrelyn Merrelyn it certainly is a very interesting building
February 6th, 2017  
@mittens Thanks Marilyn
February 6th, 2017  
@agedrunner Thanks Richard
February 6th, 2017  
@ivan Yes Ivan for sure
February 6th, 2017  
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