Grierson Centre, Minimum security prison and federal heritage building in Downtown Edmonton, Canada
The Grierson Centre is a minimum security correctional facility and recognized federal heritage building located in downtown Edmonton. The structure features a three-story design with sandstone foundation, brick exterior walls, and decorative elements in Collegiate Gothic and Tudor Gothic styles.
The building was constructed in 1912 as the headquarters for the North-West Mounted Police and served that purpose for several decades. In 1975 it transitioned to correctional use, and has operated as a prison since that time.
The structure represents the evolution of Canadian law enforcement, from frontier policing to modern correctional services in Downtown Edmonton.
The facility is not open to the public as it remains an active correctional institution. Visitors can view the building from the street and appreciate its architecture from the exterior.
The building features intricate decorative masonry and stained glass windows that reflect its origins as a police headquarters. These ornamental details are distinctive among institutional buildings in the city and add character to its fortress-like appearance.
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