704 4 Ave S
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N8

Iconic Canada Post building is FOR SALE! Own a piece of history. Ideal owner/user or investment opportunity. See brochure for more details. HERITAGE CHARACTER STATEMENT The Federal Building in Lethbridge, Alberta, one of only three surviving Beaux-Arts monuments of its type in federal ownership, was built in 1912-13 to the designs of Chief Architect David Ewart. A modern addition was added in 1958. The building still operates as a post office and mail processing plant. The Federal Building in Lethbridge is a Classified Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental values: Architectural value: This building is a very good and attractive example of federal design at the local scale. It draws on Beaux-Arts principles to establish a strong, yet dignified, urban presence. The Department of Public Works supervised the construction of a number of signature style post offices, using a melange of English Renaissance detailing in their Beaux Arts interpretation. This classical style was considered an appropriate medium of expression for local, state or federal building commissions. The design of these Beaux-Arts inspired post offices was based on a system; no two buildings looked alike but all carried the same elements of the style. The uniqueness of this building is its scale which is normally designed for larger centres, it is distinguished by its classic simplicity. Environmental value: The dramatic and boldly sited building with its prominent clock tower provided a highly visible boost to the urban development and visual core of downtown Lethbridge. It is prominent visually and is a popular local landmark. The building is associated with its mail and processing plant. It is a modest yet representative example of its type which is in keeping with its location in a smaller town. The building has modest Beaux Arts styling distinguished by classic simplicity rather than lavish ornateness.