CNHS - Government of Canada Building - Belleville, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 10.180 W 077° 23.104
18T E 309323 N 4893483
Government of Canada building at 11 Station Street in Belleville, now home to a unit of the Canada Revenue Agency.
Waymark Code: WMWV7X
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/16/2017
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The Government of Canada Building, commonly referred to as "11 Station Street", is located at the corner of Station nd Pinnacle Streets in downtown Belleville.
Built in 1956, the building represents a period of significant growth and expansion of government departments and services. At one time it housed the Main Post Office for Belleville, plus sorting rooms in addition to tax services.
It was formally recognized for its historic significance in 2001, and added to the Canadian Register of Historic Places in 2010.
From the Historic Places website:
"The Government of Canada Building is located at the foot of the Front Street bridge on Pinnacle Street, a commercial gateway to downtown Belleville, Ontario. The building is a large, modern structure comprised of cubic shapes that make up the different sections of the building. The official recognition refers to the footprint of the building.
Heritage Value
The Government of Canada Building is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental values.
Historical Value
The Government of Canada Building is associated with the post-Second World War period of growth and new development, and the expansion of federal government departments and services. The building was a large scale project at the time of its construction, requiring the demolition of several existing buildings and the closing of an existing street. As such, it is a very good example of a significant phase in the development of the local community, to which it contributed.
Architectural Value
The Government of Canada Building is a good representative example of post-war modern design sensibilities and the International Style. The building is characterized by its geometric shapes, lack of ornamentation, construction materials and strong horizontal emphasis. Designed by Watson and Weigand Architects, this building represents one of their most important commissions and is a very good example of their work. The firm was also involved in the design of several municipal projects for the city and their design influence is apparent in Belleville.
Environmental Value
The Government of Canada Building reinforces the present character of its commercial streetscape setting located at the gateway to downtown Belleville. Having retained its character, it is also a well-known landmark throughout the city and the surrounding region."
Classification: National Historic Site
Province or Territory: Ontario
Location - City name/Town name: Belleville
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: [Web Link]
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