The Keyhole Castle is located in the East Hill neighborhood of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. It was built as the residence for Samuel McLeod, a former businessman, mayor of Prince Albert and federal politician. Architect Erich Wohann of Minneapolis designed the building, with construction ending in 1913. In 1975, the Keyhole Castle was designated a National Historic Site of Canada.[1] The building contains a ballroom on the top floor.[2]
| Keyhole Castle | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne Revival |
| Location | 1925 1st Avenue East |
| Town or city | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan |
| Country | Canada |
| Construction started | 1910 |
| Completed | 1913 |
| Client | Samuel McLeod |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 1,219 square meters |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Erich Wohann |
| Official name | Keyhole Castle National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | 1975 |
Samuel McLeod was a successful businessman, and mayor of Prince Albert mayor both in 1886 and in 1919.[3] The institute for stained glass in Canada has documented the stained glass at Keyhole Castle.[4]
Keyhole Castle is currently a Bed & Breakfast. The Castle is also available as an event location, using either the ballroom, dining room, or, in the summer, the yard.[5]
References
edit- ^ Keyhole Castle National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ^ "Description of Ballroom". Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^ "Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan - Prince Albert". Archived from the original on 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^ "Institute for stained glass in Canada". Retrieved November 16, 2011.
- ^ Rooms and Rates
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