Then and Now.......The Smitty

A look into Edmonton's past revealed the A. Minchau Building. The building has changed a little but it is still around. It is currently not being used but recently a move to preserve it was successful. Now it just needs a new lease on life

[Helen Sanderson]

Rarely do you see old buildings so true to what they were many decades later. I can see why they would consider preserving it.

[Jenfurj]

What a great photo to show the building in the different eras.

[Jane Anderson]

I think if the men in the first photo could see this new photo and your information, they would have quite the thoughts about it all!

[Diana]

Great comparison shots.

[Lou Ann]

Awww, I hope something great comes from it’s preservation.

[Chris H]

So good it's being preserved.

[Dave]

I love old buildings and how they have been altered over the years. I don't know how long ago the first photo was taken but at some time the frontage has been reduced in height and the upper floor(s) removed.

[Danette Thompson]

It'll be nice to see it preserved.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent.

[Daisy Miller]

Nice shot. I am glad to see that this building is still being used.

[Tunia McClure]

Its lost its second floor but I hope the old sign can be restored.

[arthur clark]

it is nice to see an old building still being used.

[Jean]

How wonderful that it will be preserved!

[Henk-Jan]

Another great old and new! I like this series

[gloria jones]

Great comparison shots...Great that it will be perserved

[Allison Williams]

Love the juxtaposition! A fav.

[*lynn]

nice comparison shots and good to hear that the building will be preserved

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

Nice photos of Interest you are full of knowledge its nice to hear your stories:)

[sarah]

Oh hope it gets a new life - interesting how the elevation changed slightly

[KWind]

Great comparison shots!

[Ivan]

Very interesting image...hope it gets a good future use.

[haskar]

Great comparison shots!

[bkb in the city]

@seattlite Yes Gloria for sure

[bkb in the city]

@allie912 Thanks Allison for the comment and the fav

[bkb in the city]

@lynnz Lynn it was very good news

[bkb in the city]

@stevepam Glad to share them

[bkb in the city]

@samae Sarah l am sure it will

[bkb in the city]

@kwind Thanks Kim

[bkb in the city]

@ivan Ivan l am sure it will

[bkb in the city]

@haskar Thanks Haskar

[bkb in the city]

@hrs Yes Helen for sure

[bkb in the city]

@365projectorgjenfurj Jen glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@janeandcharlie Jane l am sure they would

[bkb in the city]

@ludwigsdiana Thanks Diana

[bkb in the city]

@louannwarren Lou Ann l am sure it will

[bkb in the city]

@chrisiow Yes Chris for sure

[bkb in the city]

@davemockford Yes some slight changes

[bkb in the city]

@danette Yes Danette it certainly will

[bkb in the city]

@mittens Thanks Marilyn

[bkb in the city]

@daisymiller Yes Daisy for sure

[bkb in the city]

@tunia Tunia that would be nice

[bkb in the city]

@arthurclark Yes Arthur for sure

[bkb in the city]

@jernst1779 Yes Jean for sure

[bkb in the city]

@hajeka Henk glad you like it

[william wooderson]

Interesting to see the then and now. Maybe it would make a good little cafeteria!

[bkb in the city]

@will_wooderson William l am sure it will find a new lease on life

[Brooke Lindsay]

@will_wooderson I agree!