This little city building is tentatively slated for the wrecking ball. It was built in 1936 to store the city's own electrical distribution system. Interestingly, it was constructed from original Cranbrook-made bricks salvaged from the Riodan residence on Armstrong Avenue which was condemned at the time as unsafe. It has, in more recent years been used to house old vehicles and according to the old Courier article measures 32 x 36 feet.
As can be seen from the photo the building is not in great shape but as a heritage building should it be demolished? If not, what could it be used for? Send us your suggestions - www.livablecranbrook@gmail.com or just add a comment to the bottom of this post. We will pass on the suggestions to City Hall. Also, if anyone out there worked in this building, knows of anyone who did and can offer more information about it, we would love to know.
Our suggestion would be to give it a new solar roof, patch up the brick and keep it for storing equipment needed for the Farmer's Market - tables, tents etc.
At the very least it would make sense to keep the bricks for repair to other heritage Cranbrook buildings.
Your suggestion?
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