For Sale by bkbinthecity

For Sale

What is considered by many as the most elaborate house in Edmonton. This is the McGrath Mansion. Built in 1913 by real estate developer William McGrath. This 14 room house, built at a cost of $76,000, had all of the most modern features.
Central heating,electricity, swimming pool in the basement, burglar alarms and telephones in each room.
McGrath passed away suddenly at the age of 51 in 1921. His wife Ada lived here until 1931 when she fell into financial difficulties and could not pay the taxes.
She eventually moved out and lived with her son. The City of Edmonton took possession of the house..
It sat vacant until 1937 when it was rented out as individual suites.
In 1949 the Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese moved in. They bought the the property in 1953.
In 1975 they sold the house and it once again became a private residence.
It is once again up for sale. The asking price a mere $5.25 million
I could live here quite happily, a bargain at $5.25 million.
April 30th, 2021  
wonderful capture of this amazing home with an interesting background.
April 30th, 2021  
I would have bought it if there were 2 of them... money is not an issue :)
14 rooms???
April 30th, 2021  
I always think about cleaning all that space... but I guess when you have that kind of money you could afford a helper!
April 30th, 2021  
Oh my gosh - ridiculous price! Then again, it is a beautiful looking house.
April 30th, 2021  
An impressive house, but too big for me :)
April 30th, 2021  
A beautiful home with an interesting history...Too expensive for me!
April 30th, 2021  
It's a beautiful old home. Love the details that they don't use in building dwellings anymore.
April 30th, 2021  
Pat
What an amazing looking house and such great history.
April 30th, 2021  
Wouldn't you just love to live here but without all the maintenance that must go along with it
April 30th, 2021  
What a grand old property. Lovely shot.
April 30th, 2021  
A beautiful and imposing building, and a fascinating history - fav!

Ian
April 30th, 2021  
Impressive house with some interesting former residents!
April 30th, 2021  
Wow that’s a bit of pocket money, it’s a lovely place.
April 30th, 2021  
Beautiful mansion! wow!
April 30th, 2021  
Great mansion, just too big for me ;-)
April 30th, 2021  
Bep
What an impressive house!
April 30th, 2021  
Beautiful home with quite a history. I wonder who will own it next...
April 30th, 2021  
Wonderful capture!
April 30th, 2021  
That has real style
April 30th, 2021  
That is a very imposing house!
April 30th, 2021  
A magnificent house & probably quite a revelation when built with all its “ mod cons”!
April 30th, 2021  
It's magnificent, but even if I had the money I wouldn't want it!
April 30th, 2021  
nice
April 30th, 2021  
Big House.
April 30th, 2021  
Very large home, beautifully maintained
April 30th, 2021  
A beautiful old house. Perhaps I shall buy it and several others to boot. HaHa! Kidding of course.
April 30th, 2021  
This is a magnificent house. Happy to hear it was restored. When it was built in 1913 for $76,000 it's equivalent cost with inflation is just over $2 million. Sounds like a good deal.
April 30th, 2021  
Fascinating story. A magnificent mansion
April 30th, 2021  
What a splendid house. Interesting narrative.
April 30th, 2021  
Nice shot
April 30th, 2021  
Beautiful house
April 30th, 2021  
Nothing chance all those years except the value.
April 30th, 2021  
It looks like a very grand and beautiful house
April 30th, 2021  
Great history and architecture.
May 1st, 2021  
Wow... fancy!
May 1st, 2021  
@ljmanning Laura glad you enjoyed this one
May 1st, 2021  
@fishers Thanks Ian for the comment and the fav
May 1st, 2021  
@rumpelstiltskin Yes Lynn on both counts
May 1st, 2021  
@craftymeg Yes Margaret it certainly is
May 1st, 2021  
@ninaganci Nina glad you enjoyed this one
May 1st, 2021  
@monicac Monica it certainly is quite large
May 1st, 2021  
@gijsje Bep glad you liked this one
May 1st, 2021  
@olivetreeann Ann that certainly is a great question
May 1st, 2021  
@photographycrazy Thanks Bill
May 1st, 2021  
@365nick Yes Nick it certainly does
May 1st, 2021  
@happypat Yes Pat it certainly is
May 1st, 2021  
@carole_sandford at certainly had amazing features for the day
May 1st, 2021  
@jamibann Issi I know what you mean
May 1st, 2021  
@pdulis Thanks Peter
May 1st, 2021  
@bill_gk Yes Bill it certainly is
May 1st, 2021  
@yoland Yes Yoland it certainly has
May 1st, 2021  
@randystreat Kathy l love the way you think
May 1st, 2021  
@kathiecb Kathie the city recently evaluated it for just over 9 million dollars
May 1st, 2021  
@domenicododaro Domenico glad you enjoyed this one
May 1st, 2021  
@stiggle Anja glad you like this one
May 1st, 2021  
@elisasaeter Thanks Elisabeth
May 1st, 2021  
@ryan161 Yes Ryan it certainly is
May 1st, 2021  
@pyrrhula True enough
May 1st, 2021  
@busylady Yes Judith it certainly is
May 1st, 2021  
@redy4et Elizabeth glad you liked this one
May 1st, 2021  
@kwind Kim glad you enjoyed this
May 1st, 2021  
Grand old place
May 1st, 2021  
Even if I had that much money, I wouldn't want to buy this house. It carries so many sad stories.
May 1st, 2021  
Beautiful house, but out of my price range
May 1st, 2021  
@momamo Yes Monique it certainly is
May 1st, 2021  
@hjbenson Certainly out of mine as well
May 1st, 2021  
@onewing Babs I could certainly be quite content there
May 1st, 2021  
@ludwigsdiana Thanks Diana glad you enjoyed this one
May 1st, 2021  
@monikozi Sorry but this is one of a kind
May 1st, 2021  
@ingrid01 Yes Ingrid you certainly could
May 1st, 2021  
@tinley23 Yes Lesley it is a beautiful house
May 1st, 2021  
@okvalle Ole it certainly is quite large
May 1st, 2021  
@happysnaps Valerie a bit too much for me as well
May 1st, 2021  
@marlboromaam Mags glad you enjoyed this one
May 1st, 2021  
@pattyblue Pat glad you liked this one
May 1st, 2021  
@lynne5477 Lynne that would be perfect
May 1st, 2021  
i could see potential here for the church and teaching houeparties
May 1st, 2021  
@bkbinthecity Yikes. That's not a good number for the taxes.
May 2nd, 2021  
@jennyjustfeet Jennifer l can certainly see that
May 2nd, 2021  
Wow! A beauty. I am afraid it is out of my price range...and no water view. Oh well. :)
May 4th, 2021  
Interesting arhitecture and history
May 6th, 2021  
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