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1911 Tegler Building
Edmonton Archives EA-500-352
The Tegler Building was built in 1911 by Edmonton entrepreneur and philanthropist, Robert Tegler. Designed by H. A. Magoon, the Tegler Building was known to be one of the earliest reinforced concrete buildings in Alberta, and the first fireproof office building in Edmonton. The stone used for its construction was quarried from a rock coulee near Fort MacLeod. An eight-storey addition was constructed in 1913 to accommodate the expansion of James Ramsey`s department store, which remained here until 1929. The Tegler Building is clad in red brick and white stone, with the entablature and other detailing of pressed tin. Primarily Classical in its detailing, it is representative of the transition to the Sullivanesque modern era and achieves a balance in horizontals and verticals. Some of the Classical detailing includes corner quoins, pilasters, and a two-storey balcony with engaged Ionic columns and a balustrade which accents the upper floors.
Edmonton`s Threatened Heritage |
| Photo Date: | | circa 1912 |
| Photographer: | | Byron May Co. |
| Address: | | 101 Street and 102 Avenue |
| Built: | | (Built: 1911) |
| Demolished: | | 1982 |
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This photograph is from the City of Edmonton Archives' remarkable collection.
To purchase copies call the Archives at 496-8710 (Please mention the image number EA-500-352).
These copies were reproduced with the permission of the Archives, any further reproduction or redistribution is prohibited.
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Read the stories that your fellow Albertans have sent:
| I remember the Tegler building in the late seventies as a meeting place for all of Edmonton. It was not only a Zellers store but also a place to keep warm in the winter. I use to love to sit in the Zellers store resturant and talk to the different people everyday. I got to be well known there even though I was such a young kid (seven years old to be exact). Thats the one place I`ll remember when I`m old and grey. |
| Story Sent by: Marty |
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| I can see the second floor window where Dr.Lipsey had a dental office and the anxiety associated with these visits. |
| Story Sent by: William |
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| I remember the Tegler buiding from the years 1959 until 1967 when I lived in Edmonton. My brother used to work there. |
| Story Sent by: Joan |
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