Rutherford House, Provincial historic resource in Strathcona, Edmonton, Canada.
Rutherford House is a two-story brick residence built in 1911 with Georgian architectural details and sandstone trim. It features tall chimneys and columned porches and sits near the University of Alberta campus in Strathcona.
The house was built in 1911 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, Alberta's first Premier, and named after his ancestral Scottish castle Achnacarry. It comes from the time when the new province was establishing its government and institutions.
The house reflects how a wealthy family lived in Alberta's early years, with rooms clearly divided between family areas and servant quarters. This layout shows how households were organized and what role domestic staff played in daily life.
The house is open to visitors through exhibits and guided tours that share the family's story and life in that era. Check ahead for opening times and any requirements before your visit.
A preserved notebook by Hazel Rutherford contains handwritten recipes from the 1910s, including instructions for tomato relish and meat pies. These personal notes offer a direct window into the family's daily cooking and food culture during that period.
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