Most cities in the western world have a hippie enclave. In Regina, it's the Cathedral Heritage area, and 13th Avenue is the neighborhood's 'main street'. Because it is also an artist's neighborhood, you will notice eclectic decorating styles in this area with a unique and bold mixture of color and art and landscaping.
Traditionally known as the 'west end' in its early days, the boundaries of this heritage area are Albert Street on the east, Elphinstone Street on the west, Saskatchewan Drive on the north,
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Holy Rosary Cathedral (1912-13) designed in Romanesque Revival style, is the showpiece of 13th Avenue...
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The twin steeples More photos of the church can be found in my journal...
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Side view
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Sacred Heart Academy (1910) now a condo/rental complex. The Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions built and...
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The west wing The academy was designated a Municipal Heritage Property in 1990.
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The east wing
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Westminster United Church (1913) with strong Beaux Arts influences, has an impressive tripartite entrance with...
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Palladian windows on the east side Also note the decorative roof cornices. The church was beautifully...
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Connaught Library (1930) Modern Classic design with Tyndall stone details. It was designated a...
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Rounded windows and decorative roof cornice.
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Heritage Property 1984
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Hand-made tile bench in front of the library
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A nearby sculpture by local artist David Johnson. Two of these were erected along 13th...
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The other one also by David Johnson. His web site: http://johnson-art.com/index.html
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Mural on Albert Street announcing the recent annual arts festival. The murals are always very...
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An eye-catching corner coffee house This is one of 5 striking houses built in this block in 1912. One notable...
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A front view
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Another hand-made bench in front
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Another of the 5 houses
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Side view
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And another
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Front view
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Queen Anne Revival (1911) with a corner tower & palladian windows. A long-established business in a...
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The corner view
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Their unique door
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