Albert Community Centre | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Collegiate Gothic |
Location | 1001—11 Street East |
Town or city | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
Country | Canada |
Construction started | 1912 |
Completed | 1912 |
Client | Saskatoon Public School Board |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | David Webster |
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