The Marr Residence is a National Historic Site located in the

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neighbourhood of

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, and was part of the original temperance colony that predated the city. Built in 1884 for stonemason Alexander "Sandy" Marr, it is the oldest building in Saskatoon on its original site. It was one of several houses requisitioned as a field hospital to treat wounded soldiers during the

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in 1885. When the hospital was closed in 1885 the home was returned to the Marr family. Although they left Saskatoon in 1889, the Marr family name remained associated with the house. The house remained a residential property until the 1970s. The Marr Residence was designated a municipal heritage property on January 11, 1982. It is noted for its blend of

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and pioneer architecture, particularly its

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. The building is currently owned by the City of Saskatoon. On July 4, 2016, the Marr Residence was designated a National Historic Site.

References

External links

* {{Official, http://www.themarr.ca/
Heritage Society Webpage

Marr Residence

Tourism information about Marr Residence
Houses completed in 1884 Buildings and structures in Saskatoon Museums in Saskatoon Historic house museums in Canada Second Empire architecture in Canada Heritage sites in Saskatchewan National Historic Sites in Saskatchewan Canadian Register of Historic Places in Saskatchewan