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Signal Hill Tower (訊號塔), built in the Edwardian style in 1907, stands at the top of Signal Hill. Originally a three-storey building, it was 12.8 meters (42 feet) tall with a red brick facade. In 1927, a fourth storey was added to improve the tower's visibility to incoming vessels, raising its height to 18.9 meters (62 feet). The new storey featured round windows, while the original floors had square windows. The building's flat roof was replaced with a dome-shaped, light green roof. A 5.5-meter (18-foot) mast, which once held the time ball, was positioned atop the tower.The tower housed the Hong Kong Observatory’s time ball apparatus, which had previously been located at the Marine Police Headquarters. The time ball operated from January 1908 to June 1933, dropping once daily until 1920, and twice daily thereafter. The practice ceased on 30 June 1933 due to the building’s deteriorating condition, lack of staff, and the obsolescence of the method in comparison to radio-telegraphy and telephony.During World War II, the tower was repurposed as a temporary ammunition store.In the 1970s, the Urban Council restored the tower, and it was designated a Grade II historic building in 1981. On 18 December 2009, it was upgraded to Grade I status and was declared a monument on 23 October 2015.

The Elrose Brick School, a Municipal Heritage Property located at 12 Fourth Avenue East in Elrose, is a two-storey brick building constructed in 1927.Its heritage value is tied to its role as a public building in Elrose. Built in 1927 to replace the original school lost to fire earlier that year, the new school incorporated modest Georgian Revival elements, a popular architectural style for larger schools at the time. The building featured four large classrooms, two per floor, and a principal’s office located in the tower on the second floor. It operated as a school until 1981, when it was closed and handed over to the Elrose Museum, which later relocated in 1997.Key character-defining elements of the Elrose Brick School include features that reflect its former public use, such as the interior layout with classrooms, cloakroom, and principal’s office, as well as its Georgian Revival architecture. Notable architectural details include the pediment, projecting tower, lintelled windows, symmetrical design, and monumental proportions.

The Aldred Building (French: Édifice Aldred; also known as Édifice La Prévoyance) is an Art Deco structure located on the historic Place d'Armes square in Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Completed in 1931, the building was designed by Ernest Isbell Barott of the firm Barott and Blackader. Standing at 96 meters (316 ft) or 23 storeys tall, it was constructed at a cost of $2,851,076 (equivalent to $54,622,444 in 2023). Barott aimed to create a modern building that harmonized with the historic surroundings of the square. The design features setbacks at the 8th, 13th, and 16th floors, allowing more light to reach the square and creating a cathedral-like massing that reflects the nearby Notre-Dame Basilica. The Aldred Building is constructed from limestone, a material common to the area, and aligns with both Place d'Armes and Notre-Dame Street, stepping back on the third floor to square with Notre-Dame, subtly addressing the angular intersection.Resembling New York's Empire State Building, which was completed in the same year, the Aldred Building was commissioned for Aldred and Company Limited, an international finance firm based in New York City. Barott began the project around 1927, initially planning for a 12-storey structure due to Montreal's height restrictions, which allowed for buildings to reach 130 feet (40 m). However, a 1929 bylaw permitted taller buildings if setbacks were utilized to reduce their mass. The Aldred Building took advantage of a clause in this bylaw allowing for an additional height of up to 200 feet (61 m) on public squares, leading to its current design. The total floor area is 238,946 square feet (22,198.8 m²).The Aldred Building's exterior features Indiana limestone set on a granite base, complemented by aluminum spandrels. The entrance lobby showcases a variety of marbles, with the interior doors inlaid with white metal and the exterior gates made of bronze. The flooring above ground level consists of terrazzo with brass strips, while bronze frames adorn the windows of the ground-floor bank. The building’s steel structure is supported by a solid nine-foot-thick concrete mat two floors below street level, and fireproofed with terra-cotta tiles. It boasts 840 windows, accounting for about 20 percent of the building's surface area, and incorporates modern services such as conditioned ventilation, a central vacuum system, an electric time-clock system, and high-speed elevators installed by Otis Fensom, capable of traveling at 700 feet (210 m) per minute with teak interiors.

The C.P. Rail Station House, a Municipal Heritage Property in the Town of Rockglen, is a two-story, wood-frame railway station built in 1928. It was relocated to its current site in 1982. The heritage significance of the station lies in its connection to the railroad, which played a pivotal role in Rockglen’s early development. In 1926, the CPR completed the Assiniboia to Coronach branch line and surveyed a new townsite near Valley City, a small settlement that had emerged along the anticipated route. Most of Valley City's residents relocated their buildings to the new CPR site, leading to the incorporation of the Village of Rockglen in 1927. The railway station, built the following year, served as Rockglen's primary transportation hub and a key part of its commercial streetscape for over 30 years. After closing in 1962, the station was used as a workers’ residence until 1973. In 1982, a local historical society purchased the building, moving it to its current location to preserve this important symbol of the community’s history.The heritage value of the C.P. Rail Station House is reflected in several character-defining elements. These include its historical connection to Rockglen’s railroad history and its location near the rail right-of-way on a commercial street. The architectural features typical of small-town CPR stations of the time, such as its long rectangular plan, brownish-red paint, multi-pane double-hung wood windows, shake roofing, and wood drop siding, are also significant. Distinctive elements of the Standard 14A Station design, like the bell-cast hipped roof, bracket-supported overhanging eaves, gable-roofed dormer with half-timbering, and the specific arrangement of windows and doors, further add to its heritage value.Today, the C.P. Rail Station House operates as the Rockglen Visitor Centre, open during the summer months. It serves as a hub for visitors and locals, showcasing ancient artifacts, local arts and crafts, and offering tourist information about hiking trails and sightseeing opportunities around Rockglen and the surrounding area.

The Town of Rockglen, established in 1927, is nestled in a small valley surrounded by rolling hills and located at the intersection of Highways 2 and 18. Situated 54 km south of Assiniboia and 18 km north of the Canada-US border, Rockglen lies within the Wood Mountain Uplands, a rare unglaciated region in North America. This unique landscape, untouched by the last ice age, is a treasure trove of geological wonders, including petrified wood and fossils that date back to prehistoric times. Within the town’s boundaries is the municipal office of RM#12 Poplar Valley.Rockglen was named in 1926, during the rapid construction that accompanied the arrival of the railway. The town’s position in the Wood Mountain Uplands has revealed a wealth of fossils, drawing interest from modern archaeologists.The area surrounding Rockglen was originally used by First Nations for hunting, a history preserved at nearby sites like the St. Victor Petroglyphs and the Buffalo Jump. Rockglen is also notable for its proximity to the Wood Mountain RCMP outpost, where Sitting Bull and his people sought refuge after leaving the United States.During the late 1800s, settlers from Britain, France, and Scandinavia established homesteads in the region, focusing on cattle and sheep ranching due to the poor soils and challenging terrain, which were less suited for crops. As the population grew, Rockglen developed into a central hub, providing services, businesses, and recreational activities for the surrounding rural area.Today, Rockglen remains a thriving town, home to a health center, a K-12 school, a café, art galleries, three churches, a post office, and various other facilities that serve both the local community and the surrounding rural regions.

The Eastend Historical Museum and Cultural Centre Inc. (EHMCCI) is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Southwest Saskatchewan. It functions as both a Tourist Information Centre and a resource for the community's cultural activities.The museum showcases life on the Southwest Prairies and the history of Eastend and the surrounding area. One of Eastend's earliest settlers, ‘Corky’ Jones, played a pivotal role in founding the museum, contributing his collection of fossils and dinosaur bones discovered locally.Among the exhibits is the 'Tie Rail Ranch Log House,' constructed in 1909 by Donald Corry and relocated to the museum in 1987. It has been restored with period artifacts. The Machine Shed features a variety of historical items, including a 1903 Case steam engine, 1927 Federal Truck, stagecoaches, a miniature steam engine, and a firefighting water pumper.The museum also includes a schoolroom, a medical room, and numerous collections that reflect significant local history, such as the Wilkinson Telescope, which was hand-built by a local resident. The Brontothere fossil, located near the main entrance, was discovered by Ken Wills while grading a grid road north of town. One of the newer exhibits shares the compelling story of Private First Class Lawrence Samuel Gordon and the efforts of his nephew to bring his remains home to Eastend.The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with visits available by appointment during the off-season.

Prairie Wind & Silver Sage – Friends of Grasslands is located in the Little Brick School House, a Municipal Heritage property built in 1927 by the Waterman Waterbury Company, which designed many small schools in Saskatchewan.Today, the Little Brick School House serves as home to Prairie Wind & Silver Sage, a dynamic Ecomuseum that functions as a gift shop, bookstore, art gallery, coffee bar, and visitor center. PWSS collaborates closely with the Val Marie community and Grasslands National Park, offering interpretive services to visitors from around the world. The art gallery showcases culturally and ecologically relevant works from local and regional artists, while the museum also hosts speaker series where authors and researchers share their insights with the community.Prairie Wind & Silver Sage is a gateway to exploring and immersing in the Grasslands lifestyle, open seasonally at 100 Centre Street. For more information, visit pwss.org or call 306-298-4910.

The Resort Village of Cochin, situated between Murray and Jackfish Lakes along Highway 4 North, offers a picturesque setting filled with natural beauty, including trees, hills, songbirds, and various waterfowl like pelicans, loons, and ducks. A serene creek links the two lakes, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Jackfish Lake, formed by glacial activity, features a notable 'rock island' near Martinson's Beach, which becomes a sanctuary for birds in the summer and a prime fishing spot year-round. Historically, the area served as a key route for First Nations people, fur traders, missionaries, and adventurers. The Cochin-Green Lake Trail, located 4.5 kilometers south of Cochin, once connected the Hudson Bay post at Green Lake with the south. This trail played a crucial role during the fur trade era and was actively patrolled by the North West Mounted Police during the North-West Resistance in 1885. It was also crossed by troops pursuing Big Bear during that time. To the north of Cochin lie the Saulteaux and Moosomin First Nations, and the village is surrounded by family farms, with Battlefords Provincial Park just a short drive away. The village was named after Father Louis Cochin, a Catholic missionary who founded the Thunderchild Mission in 1884. Father Cochin is remembered for his work with the Cree, especially during the North-West Resistance of 1885, where he acted as a mediator between Major-General Middleton and Poundmaker’s Band. He lived in the area, spending winters by Jackfish Lake, and passed away in 1927, with the village later being named in his honor. French settlers began arriving around Jackfish Lake by 1907, leading to the establishment of businesses and the opening of the Cochin Post Office in 1915. During the 1920s, the area developed as a summer resort destination as families from surrounding regions leased land around the lakes, leading to the construction of cabins and the growth of Cochin. Commercial fishing and market gardens also emerged during this period. Cochin was officially recognized as an organized hamlet in 1978 and later incorporated as a resort village on January 1, 1988. The summer population exceeds 2,500 when including neighboring resort areas. Today, Cochin's economy thrives on tourism, supported by activities like camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and golf, as well as a lighthouse attraction. The village offers amenities such as two stores, service stations, a post office, a community hall, two churches, a fire hall, and playgrounds. As of 2016, Cochin had a population of 148 and is located within Census Division No. 17 on the shores of Jackfish Lake in the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468.

The church, standing amidst the Prekmurje plains, was erected between 1924 and 1927, positioned at a right angle to an older baroque single-nave church. Crafted by the renowned architect Jože Plečnik, this unique structure bears a dominant cylindrical tower, a belfry featuring the characteristic Jože Plečnik forms. Adjacent to the entrance, this tower rises, adorned with a terrace that hosts an additional tower, culminating at the terminus of the old church. Atop the entrance, a simple column hosts a commanding statue of Christ, presiding over the facade. Plečnik, adhering to regional building traditions, incorporated ancient Christian architectural elements such as stone columns and a flat wooden ceiling. However, the ceiling itself is a marvel, composed of round beams and boards, meticulously adorned with creations from local potters. Ascending the tower is a must-do, as it offers a vantage point to behold the expansive flat landscape reminiscent of the ancient Pannonian Sea. Visiting the interior is an experience not to be missed. Inside, the wooden ceiling, decorated with the exquisite handiwork of Prekmurje potters, awaits to surprise and captivate visitors, offering a glimpse into the unique craftsmanship and charm of the region.

The Basilica of San Silvestro, the oldest church in Trieste dating back to the 11th/12th century, now serves as the focal point for the Helvetic and Waldensian Evangelical community. Its Romanesque façade showcases an austere yet elegant rose window, and a bell tower, possibly a former defense tower, adorns the Romanesque porch. Throughout history, significant events occurred here, noted by inscribed stones, including its designation as Trieste's first temple and cathedral. In 1785, Emperor Joseph II put the Church of San Silvestro up for auction, which the Evangelical community, mainly Swiss immigrants, purchased. They renovated it in a simple manner and reopened it for reformed religious services. Following a 1927 earthquake, the basilica was restored to its original 14th-century style and later declared a national monument in 1928. During the late 19th century, the Helvetic community welcomed the Waldensian community, both sharing reformed beliefs, despite administrative distinctions. The basilica's prized organ, recently restored, not only accompanies religious services but also takes center stage in various musical events held there.

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