Dr. Arthur Haig Residence
Posted by: smartee
N 49° 41.317 W 112° 49.689
12U E 368141 N 5505615
The heritage value of the Dr. Arthur Haig Residence lies primarily in its architectural value as a rare pre-1940 example in Alberta of a Streamline Moderne style residence.
Waymark Code: WM6GVR
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 06/02/2009
Views: 14
The Dr. Arthur Haig Residence was designed and constructed in 1937 by Calgary architects Fordyce and Stevenson for Dr. Arthur Haig, a prominent Lethbridge physician. The design of the building was influenced by the modernist enthusiasm for progress through science, technology, and the machine. This emphasis dictated a style distinct from the historical or "revival" styles popular prior to the First World War. The influence of the Streamline Moderne style is embodied in the building's asymmetrical but balanced massing, its lack of ornamentation, the contrast between its white stucco and black windows and metal flashing, and the combination of cubic, angular and curved forms. The futuristic focus of the style is also evident in such interior features as the chrome light fixtures featuring geometric designs, the curvilinear walls and door openings, and the colorful Vitrolite cladding on main floor and second floor bathrooms. There was a major concentration of Moderne buildings in Lethbridge; the Dr. Arthur Haig Residence is one of the few that remains. The integrity of the building and landscaping is very high, and it remains a landmark in this older neighbourhood. Today, to share this gem the original family operate the home as a Bed & Breakfast.
Type of Marker: Cultural
Sign Age: Historic Site or Building Marker
Parking: Easy - Large street-front provides ample parking.
Placement agency: Alberta Culture
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