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Balfour Apartments (Regina)

Canada / Saskatchewan / Regina
 place with historical importance, heritage, apartment building

Designed by architects Storey and Van Egmond, and built by the contracting firm of Smith Brothers and Wilson, this building was commissioned by prominent Regina lawyer James Balfour and completed in 1930.

One of the largest structures constructed in Depression-era Saskatchewan, the Balfour contained state-of-the-art technology, including Regina's first self-operated elevator. Noted for its elegant front courtyard with open-arched arcade, and the alternating courses of red and light buff Claybank brick on the upper facade, the building projects a Moorish style influence. The beauty of these architectural features is further enhanced by the fine hand-carved stonework and interior detailing.
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Coordinates:   50°26'48"N   104°36'51"W
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