One of Sunnyside's oldest homes (if not the oldest) built in 1908 has been temporarily moved in order that a new foundation be poured and a large functional addition be built. The Upton Residence is considered significant by Heritage Calgary and is on the City's Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources. More info on the Upton Residence can be found on the City of Calgary’s Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources page (or google Heritage Calgary Inventory).
We are thrilled that the new owners have the vision and foresight to work with the City & Heritage Calgary to restore and retain this Edwardian worker's cottage through adaptive reuse. Once the work has been completed, the Upton Residence will be designated by the City in partnership with the owners.
Photo of the Upton Residence moved off its foundation (courtesy of Christie Page)
Draft design of completed residence - Upton Residence in forefront (courtesy of Marre Design Group)
More on Designation in our community: Heritage Calgary (civic partner of the City) is experiencing a significant increase in demand from homeowners asking to have their homes added to the Municipal Inventory and potentially designated. This increase may be attributed to a shifting focus and interest in Calgary's built history, support/grants available for maintenance and more education on the business case for designation. Currently our community contains 3 designated residences, the William J Gray home in HIllhurst and in Sunnyside, the Orman Residence and Glenwood Manor. However this will be changing soon. In the past year, at least 4 homeowners have asked that their homes be added to the Municipal Inventory and potentially designated. More info to come!
For more information on built or cultural heritage in our community, contact the HS Heritage sub-committee at planning@hsca.ca