The Upton residence is on the move!
Built in 1908, one of Sunnyside’s oldest homes (if not the oldest) has been temporarily moved so that a new foundation can 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.
We are thrilled that the new owners have the vision and foresight to work with the City and 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.
The Upton residence moved off its foundation. Image courtesy of Christie Page.
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 three 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 four homeowners have asked that their homes be added to the Municipal Inventory and potentially designated. More information to come!
Draft design of completed residence. Upton Residence in forefront. Image courtesy of Marre Design Group.
For more information on built or cultural heritage in our community, contact the HS Heritage sub-committee at [email protected].
