1198 Pine Ave. - Trail, British Columbia
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N 49° 05.764 W 117° 42.655
11U E 448102 N 5438378
This building has six sides, but it's definitely NOT a hexagon.
Waymark Code: WMFF0B
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 10/09/2012
Views: 4
Because this building is set at about 35 degrees to the street while being centred on the corner, it makes for some odd dimensions. With two dimensional photos it's difficult to appreciate the odd façade that results from its placement.
The façade is three sided and the right wing of it ended up noticeably longer than the left wing, resulting, I'm sure, in a lot of second looks from passers by. It certainly caught our attention.
A little history about this building:
Known as the Chad Edwards Salon Group building, it was built in 1898 by Nick Wilmes. It was built to accommodate the railway tracks that once ran through this area of Trail. There is a similar garage across Pine Avenue.
At one time there was a commercial business at the front of the store and a family residence in the rear. Various shops have operated from this site over the years: The Trail Vita Centre in the 1970's and a corner grocery store in the 1980's.
This building remains a testament to the early days of Trail and the resourcefulness of contractors at that time.
It is currently occupied by Aria Art Of Hair.
Building Address:
1198 Pine Avenue
Trail, British Columbia Canada
V1R 4E3
Is it open to the general public?: yes
When was it built? (Approximate if you must.): 01/01/1930
What is the name of this building?: Aria Art of Hair
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