Canadian Bank of Commerce (Watson, Saskatchewan)

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Canadian Bank of Commerce
Watson, Saskatchewan
Cdn Bank of Commerce Watson Saskatchewan.jpg
Canadian Bank of Commerce (Watson, Saskatchewan)
General information
Architectural style Greek Revival
Town or city Watson, Saskatchewan
CountryCanada
Completed1906
Design and construction
Architect(s) Pearson and Darling
Designated1997

The Canadian Bank of Commerce in Watson, Saskatchewan, was constructed in 1906 in a Greek Revival style. The Toronto firm of Pearson and Darling served as architects. [1] This building was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1977 [2] and currently houses the Watson and District Heritage Museum. [3]

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References

  1. Flaman, Bernard; David McLennan (2006). "Architectural Influence". The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Canadian Plains Research Center, University of Regina . Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  2. Canadian Bank of Commerce National Historic Site of Canada . Canadian Register of Historic Places .
  3. Watson Attractions and Recreation, archived from the original on 2007-08-11, retrieved 2007-06-06

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