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![]() Other architectural elements that speak to the property’s prominence and style, including its rusticated stone base, four-faced clock, and attic with mansard roof and dormers. The style is also displayed in the voussoirs, pronounced keystones, triangular, round-headed and broken pediments as well as decorative interior elements such as marble skirting and terrazzo floors. This style is typified by its utilization of Tyndall Stone, classical end pavilions with pilaster, a double height ionic order, its ornate stonework, asymmetrically-placed clock tower with dome, cornice, pilasters and engaged columns with capitals. The building fits into the stylistic direction set by the Dominion chief architect exhibiting elements of the Edwardian Classical style. Designed by Chief Dominion Architect David Ewart. ![]() The heritage value of Moose Jaw City Hall also lies in its architecture. In 1963, the City of Moose Jaw purchased the building to accommodate city council chambers, municipal departments and the local police service. Constructed for the Dominion Government it served as a post office and housed other government agencies such as customs, and eventually, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The heritage value of Moose Jaw City Hall lies in its role as a public building and centre of government in the community. The 3½-storey Tyndall stone and brick-clad building was constructed between 19. Moose Jaw City Hall is a Municipal Heritage Property located on four lots at the southwest corner Main Street North and Fairford Street in downtown Moose Jaw. ![]()
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