Riversdale/Caswell Neighbourdhood Buildings
AODBT Architecture + Interior Design (1979)
235 Ave. D N
The AODBT building was originally built as a wholesale food warehouse in 1979. Over the years the building has been occupied by Nutty Club Candy, Star Eggs, and currently ADOBT Architecure + Interior Design. In 2010, renovations turned the original warehouse-style building into a modern office-style facility with a sustainable design. The building has been re-developed to a LEED (Lead in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Standard with certification in progress. Unique features of this sustainably designed building include: a metal skin that provides solar shading, natural lighting, acoustic treatment, and a mechanical system with an in-wall radiant "Heat Link."
Site Information:
Disabled Access
Public Washrooms
Free Parking
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Riverhouse Gallery (1908)
308 Spadina Crescent West
The Riverhouse Gallery is a beautiful home overlooking the scenic South Saskatchewan River. The building was designed by LAWTON and built by City Councillor Jacob Archibald in 1908. This Eaton-style home features original wood work and cedar molding, pine wood floors, large windows, and plaster leaded glass. Famous occupants of this historic building include Max Adilman, a women only halfway house from 1965-67 and Globe Signs. With an extensive yard and a fantastic river view, the Riverhouse Gallery is a wonderful place to relax while enjoying the works of local artists over a coffee.
Site Information:
No Disabled Access
Public Washrooms
Bus Route #2
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T Eaton Lofts (1918)
211 Avenue D North
The T Eaton Lofts, 25 condominium lofts built between 2005 and 2007, are located in the South Caswell neighborhood of Saskatoon. Originally built as an Edwardian commercial warehouse by the T Eaton Company in 1918, the lofts feature the original preserved exterior, made wholly of Saskatchewan bricks, and interior with pillars and exposed brick walls. After transferring ownership to the Dairy Pool, Federated Cooperatives, and the City of Saskatchewan, MFD Warehouse Restorations Ltd purchased and converted the warehouse into loft-like living spaces with 14" ceilings and open ductwork in 2005. A distinctive landmark and the only building of its kind on the west side of Idylwyld Drive, T Eaton Lofts was named the winner of the Best Adaptive Reuse category in the Heritage Awards Program.
Site Information:
Disabled Access
No Public Washrooms
Free Street / Metered Parking
Bus Route #5
*Note: Only Unit 303 is available to the public
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SoCa Lofts (2009)
Unit 1 - 410 23rd Street West
The SoCa lofts were designed by Jim Zimmer to reflect a Modern Industrial Warehouse. Located in South Caswell Hill, the SoCa lofts are built on the original site of the old Dairy Pool building. These California style lofts built in row formation facing 23rd street are the first urban industrial live-work spaces offered to the Saskatoon community. The unique architectural details include floor to ceiling windows to maximize natural light, large oversize decks with custom glass railings and airplane wiring, 10-15 feet open ceilings with spiral heat ducts, contemporary steel loft staircase with wire mesh railings, fireplaces on expose brick walls.
Site Information:
No Disabled Access
Free Street / Metered Parking
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City of Saskatoon Fire Hall #1 (1964)
125 Idylwyld Drive South
Fire Station #1, designed by George Kerr in a modern style, is the administrative centre for Saskatoon Fire & Protection Services and provides emergency services for Saskatoon's downtown core, including river rescue. It houses 20 firefighters (four battalions) to man the three pumper units and one aerial unit. This is actually the second Fire Station #1. The first was built in 1908 on 23rd Street but was demolished in 1965 for the construction of the Saskatoon Main Public Library.
Site Information:
Disabled Access
Public Washrooms
* Please remember, the Fire Station is operational at all times, calls are a priority.
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Saskatoon Transit "Bus Barns" (established 1985)
301 24th Street West
Built in 1985, the original purpose of the building was to house the city's fleet of buses. Affectionately known as the Bus Barns, the structure remains the city's main storage facility for Saskatoon Transit vehicles, including the newest in environmentally-friendly technology: the new bio-diesel and hybrid buses. There will be a Saskatoon Transit employee on site to answer any questions.
Site Information:
On bus route #5
