Royal Edward Arms, Art Deco building in Thunder Bay, Ontario
The Royal Edward Arms stands eight stories tall at the intersection of South May and George Streets in downtown Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Constructed in 1929 with funding of $419,000 from local businessman Norman M. Paterson, the building initially operated as a hotel with 105 rooms.
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, and Gene Autry numbered among the distinguished guests who stayed at this establishment.
The structure transformed from a hotel into a residential building in 1985, providing 64 units for housing in the downtown area.
The building construction utilized the slipform method, creating a continuous reinforced concrete structure that defines its exterior appearance.
Location: Ontario
Inception: 1929
Architectural style: Art Deco
Floors above the ground: 8
GPS coordinates: 48.38330,-89.24500
Latest update: March 19, 2025 04:17
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