Lacombe designates two buildings as Municipal Historic Resources
Lacombe City Council has officially designated the buildings known as the Garland Residence (5204 53 Street) and the McLear Block and Annex (5006-5010 50 Avenue) as Municipal Historic Resources under the Province of Alberta Historical Resources Act.
City officials note the Garland Residence is a symbol of the kinds of residences built during Lacombe’s major economic boom from 1905 to 1913. It is described as an elegant, eclectic one-half-story front gabled residence with a bell-cast roof line, various shingle types, and a full-width porch. The residence is on a corner lot on 53 Street and 52 Avenue in a residential neighbourhood west of downtown Lacombe.
“The Garland Residence is significant to our community’s history,” Mayor Grant Creasey said. “This designation ensures the building will remain protected in our community for future generations to enjoy. I want to thank the current owner of the residence and the Heritage Resources Committee (HRC) for their commitment to preserving the legacy of this building.”
After visiting the building earlier this year, the HRC supported the application for municipal historic designation. The committee voted unanimously to recommend support of the designation bylaw.