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Municipal Historic Resource

Stewart Residence in Lacombe now protected under province’s Historical Resources Act

Apr 30, 2025 | 12:08 PM

Lacombe city council has passed a bylaw which designates the Stewart Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource under the Province of Alberta Historical Resources Act.

City officials say this is meant to protect the building’s historical significance by legally preventing anyone from demolition or anything that could damage it’s heritage value.

“Council is excited to announce the Stewart Residence is now part of our growing Municipal Historic Resources list,” said Mayor Grant Creasey, in a media release. “This designation ensures the building will remain protected in our community for years to come. I want to thank the current owner of the Stewart Residence building and the Heritage Resources Committee (HRC) for their diligent work towards preserving the legacy of this building.”

The building, which is a one and one-half story residence, is located on the north side of 50 Avenue in a residential neighbourhood in the City of Lacombe.

The patterned concrete block on the exterior of the building was fabricated by Charles L. Waldran. He also fabricated the concrete blocks for the entrance and window casings of the Lacombe Hotel in 1907-1908 when it was built.

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The Stewart Residence’s heritage value comes from it’s first owners, Alexander Stanley Stewart and his wife.

He built the house himself in 1908, and Stewart played an important role in the development of Lacombe’s early infrastructure, working as a surveyor and civil engineer for the town. Stewart sold the house in 1918 to Floyd E. McLeod, who was a proprietor of F.E. General Store and served as Mayor between 1914 and 1916.