Landmark Building
BAWTINHEIMER RESIDENCE
5419 -49 Avenue , Red Deer
Built By: George Bawtinheimer
Built in 1906
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George Bawtinheimer left Ontario in 1891 to homestead in Central Alberta. After farming for ten years, he established himself in business in Red Deer with his three sons. In order to produce their own lumber, the Bawtinheimers built a sawmill in North Red Deer in 1903. However, after a June flood swept most of their logs downstream, they sold the mill to the Great West Lumber Company, which soon emerged as one of Red Deer\'s major industries.
Following their misfortune with the sawmill, the Bawtinheimers opened a flour and feed business. They also acquired 100 acres of land in North Red Deer, which they later subdivided and sold. Later still, the family opened a harness shop and meat markets in North Red Deer and Sylvan Lake.
While participating in local politics as a town councillor, George Bawtinheimer was instrumental in the development of the Village of North Red Deer as a distinct municipality.
Mr. Bawtinheimer arranged for the construction of this two-and-a-half storey Cube style residence in 1906. Details on his brick veneer home include a bellcast roof over the front porch and gable dormers in the upper half-storey.
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 Red Deer Historical Walking Tours. Red Deer Historical Preservation Committee and Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism, n.d., with permission from Alberta Culture and Community Spirit. Visit the Alberta Culture and Community Spirit for more information.