.....when it has been converted into an apartment. Balfour Manor was built in 1912 as Edmonton's No. 4 Fire Hall. That is what it once looked like on the left. Sorry for the quality but this is the only archive photo I have of this building.
It was in service until 1921. It became a garage and served in this capacity until the 1939. This is when it became a ten unit apartment complex.
Each suite had a fireplace in the living room. The kitchens each had built in china cabinets, electric refrigeators and a gas stove.
The photo on the right was taken today on my way home. I have always found it interesting to know that this building has quite the history to it
As an extra sidenote. We have a number of old fire halls in Edmonton that have found a second life to them. One is now a deli and another is a Playhouse.
As well you may notice all the snow on the ground. It snowed the whole day while I was at work. Yes winter is here to stay
Fabulous history, always nice to recycle a lovely building. The snow is less nice to see though, we had snow last Saturday but it left very quickly, I guess for you that won't happen - it's going to be a long winter for you Brian
So glad they made good use of the building - love that there is a fireplace in each apt. In the now picture, I love the natural frame you used with the trees.
How wonderful to live in an old fire hall (we call them fire stations in the U.S.). Great way to keep a historic building alive.
Thanks for showing us the before and after.
November 19th, 2012
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Thanks for showing us the before and after.