The Union Bank
Originally the Union Bank of Canada, this distinctive building was built in 1906 to replace the smaller and more modest wooden bank dating to 1903. Built of concrete blocks moulded to resemble sandstone, this is one of relatively few "cast stone" buildings remaining in Alberta.
The masonry construction made it one of few structures to survive the devastating downtown fire of 1914. The arched windows and highly textured base reflect the Romanesque Revival style popular in bank architecture of the period, which the floral cornice details contribute to a decorative effect that speaks to Didsbury's early prosperity. The Bank of Montreal took over the premises in the 1920s and operated here for many years. The building later served as a municipal building.
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