Landmark Building
THE KIRKHAVEN
11229-99 Ave, Edmonton
Built in 1907
 and the Findlay Residence (second from the right), c. 1913. (PAA B5001)','The Kirkhaven', 'Source: District of Oliver, Edmonton Historical Walking and Driving Tour <br />(© Alberta Culture and Community Spirit)'); "The Kirkhaven")
The Kirkhaven (1907) and its neighbour to the east, the Findlay Residence (1910) are two of the earliest residential structures in the district.
The Kirkhaven is a typical Edwardian wood frame house with two storeys, an offset gable dormer, shutters and clapboard siding. On the exterior, it is practically identical to the Hugh W. Campbell Residence. The few differences in appearance result from additions made when the house was converted into apartment suites.
The conversion of larger homes in the Oliver District became common practice in the 1940s and 50s, when the North American trend toward suburban development created a mass exodus of families from the inner city. Subsequently, these urban communities were altered to appeal to single people or couples seeking the lower cost and lower maintenance afforded by apartments.
The Landmark Buildings and Places Database draws on the series of walking and/or driving tour booklets produced by Alberta Culture (now Alberta Culture and Community Spirit). The Heritage Community Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ministry through permission to reprint these materials online. Extracted from Historical Walking Tours of Downtown, 2004, Centennial edition of the brochure. Planning and Development Department, City of Edmonton, and Alberta Community Development., 2004, with permission from Alberta Culture and Community Spirit. Visit the Alberta Culture and Community Spirit for more information.