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Albert House

25 Canada Road, Edmundston, New Brunswick, E3V, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2006/01/30

Front view of the Albert House with its small porch leading to the front door and the tower on the opposite side.; Town of Edmunston
Front façade of the Albert House
The tower that adorns the Albert House is a distinctive important element.; Town of Edmunston
Albert House tower
This angle view of the south façade of the Albert House reveals a portion of the front porch.; Town of Edmunston
South façade of the Albert House

Other Name(s)

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Links and documents

Construction Date(s)

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2006/03/17

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

Located in downtown Edmundston and built around 1908, the Albert House consists of a 2-story brick Second Empire residence with a central capped tower on the front façade.

Heritage Value

The heritage value of Maison Albert as a local historic place lies mainly in its architecture and its original authenticity. With its capped tower, mansard roof, and circular window in the façade, Maison Albert is a prime example of a residence constructed in the Second Empire style. The original authenticity of the exterior and interior finishing of this home also contributes to its heritage value.

Source: Société Historique du Madawaska - site file: Maison Albert

Character-Defining Elements

The character-defining elements associated with Maison Albert include:
- tower with mansard roof;
- brick siding;
- main entrance doors;
- wrought iron decorating the verandah;
- interior divisions;
- original wood floors;
- staircase with turned newel posts;
- lincrusta wallcovering;
- decorative sheet metal ceilings.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

New Brunswick

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (NB)

Recognition Statute

Community Planning Act

Recognition Type

Local Register

Recognition Date

2006/01/30

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

n/a

Theme - Category and Type

Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
Architecture and Design

Function - Category and Type

Current

Historic

Health and Research
Clinic
Residence
Single Dwelling

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Centre de documentation et d'études madawaskayennes

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

335

Status

Published

Related Places

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