The front of Owen Residence in 2025. (Supplied/City of Lacombe)

By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

significant to community's history

Owen Residence in Lacombe gets Municipal Historic Resource status

Sep 24, 2025 | 4:26 PM

Owen Residence in Lacombe has officially gained Municipal Historic Resource status.

The home at 5210 53 Street was given that designation by city council.

“The Owen Residence is significant to our community’s history,” CAO Matthew Goudy 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.”

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The Owen Residence is an elegant example of the simple National Folk style, with some Craftsman features, being a one- and three-quarter storey, front gabled residence with asymmetrical front entry, a variety of cladding types including beveled wood siding, wood board and batten and wood shingles. The residence is located on the west side of 53rd Street on what would have been considered a prominent residential neighbourhood at that time, northwest of downtown Lacombe

The following buildings/structures have been previously designated as Municipal Historic Resources:

• Urquhart Block/Kanngiesser (4923 50 Avenue)

• Lacombe Blacksmith Shop (5020 49 Street)

• Flatiron Building (5005 50 Avenue)

• Michener House (5036 51 Street)

• Campbell Block (4922-4918 50 Avenue)

• M & J Hardware Building (4910-4912 50 Avenue)

• Fraser-MacDonald Building (4709 49C Avenue)

• Lacombe Cenotaph, Lest We Forget Park (50 Avenue & 53 Street)

• St. Andrew’s United Church (5226 51 Avenue)

• Young Residence (5450 49 Avenue)

• Denike Block (5012 50 Avenue)

• Trimble Residence (5228 53 Street)

• Presbyterian Manse (5214 53 Street)

• Lacombe Nurseries Limited Residence ( 5650 58 Street)

• Garland Residence (5204 53 Street)

• McLear Block and Annex (5006-5010 50 Avenue)

• Stewart Residence (5178 50 Avenue)

For more information on the City’s Heritage Preservation Program, visit https://www.lacombe.ca/242/Heritage-Preservation-Program.