Inventory of Historic Buildings

224 - 10 Street - VoilaThe Town of Wainwright Historic Inventory Project received funding from the Government of Alberta's Municipal Heritage Partnership Program (MHPP) and the Town of Wainwright to prepare an inventory of Wainwright's heritage resources that would meet the prescribed criteria for significance and integrity. The criteria used for this study to determine significance and integrity were identified by the province as meeting the requirements for listing on the Alberta and Canadian Register of Historic Places. To accomplish this process, the Town also did a Heritage Survey of the historic buildings and other structures more than 50 years of age. Information on file includes details of architectural characteristics, history, designation status, location and photographs. The Survey provides a base of knowledge upon which informed decisions relating to Alberta's heritage resources can be made.

Wainwright Inventory Project Objectives

The main objectives of this project were:

  • To complete a thorough review of potential historically significant sites within and around the Town of Wainwright
  • To create a Context Paper that described Wainwright's major historical themes and trends
  • To document, research, and conduct fieldwork to develop the Wainwright Historic Inventory
  • To evaluate selected sites in accordance with the provincial Municipal Heritage Resources Management Program
  • To prepare Statements of Significance for the selected resources

The 22 buildings and sites currently on the Town of Wainwright Heritage Inventory include:

  1. 1001 - 1 Ave - CN Station (Wainwright Museum)
  2. 10 Street/ 2nd Ave - Memorial Clock Tower
  3. 109 - 10 Street - Kay's Clothing/General Paint
  4. 121 - 10 Street - OK Shoe Repair
  5. 124 - 10 Street - Armstrong's (Fields)
  6. 202 - 10 Street - Wainwright Hotel
  7. 205 - 10 Street - Wainwright Association for C L
  8. 207 - 10 Street - Ganderton's / Donair
  9. 215 - 10 Street - Cork/ Walkers Jewelers - All Source
  10. 224 - 10 Street - Voila
  11. 302 - 10 Street - Washburn's/ Toys and Treasures
  12. 304 - 10 Street - Patterson's
  13. 309 - 10 Street - Wainwright Post Office
  14. 318 - 10 Street - Carsell/ Wainwright Credit Jewelers
  15. 320 - 10 Street - Tory Building/ Flower Cart
  16. 1018 - 2nd Avenue - Wainwright Town Hall
  17. Pump Jack
  18. PMC Arena
  19. Denwood House
  20. Battle River Trestle
  21. 1018 - 4th Avenue - Watson/ Mackenzie
  22. 918 - 9th Avenue - Convent/ Chartier