A View to the Past: Views of the Seagram Lofts over time
An short history of the Seagram Lofts and how they came to form a focal point at the end of Willis Way in Uptown Waterloo
Posts from the ‘Landmarks’ Category
Apr 5
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Present & Future Heritage: The Quantum-Nano Centre
Contemporary heritage: Five years after its construction, the University of Waterloo's intriguing nano-technology building continues to both inspire and reflect the cutting edge research within.
History in the Making: CIGI Campus
The first in a series about contemporary heritage: Take a tour of the CIGI building at 67 Erb Street West to learn why we think it deserves special recognition for both its architectural design and its sensitivity to its historic setting.
Abraham Erb’s Grist Mill
Throughout the City of Waterloo there are monuments, plaques and installations that pay homage to the citizens and industry that helped make Waterloo what it is today. One of these is the replica of Abraham Erb’s Grist Mill, which was constructed in 1997 as a tribute to the City’s first industry.
Stories from the MacGregor/Albert Heritage Conservation District: Emmanuel United Church
Emmanuel United Church at 22 Bridgeport (Cedar) Road West, has played and continues to play a vital role in Uptown Waterloo, specifically for the MacGregor/Albert neighbourhood. It has been a house of worship and offered programs to many residents in the neighbourhood and city for many years.
Brewmeister’s Green Fountain
A fountain has been a feature of the park at corner of King Street S and William Street W for over 100 years.
Elizabeth Ziegler Public School, 1931
Waterloo's third public school, Elizabeth Ziegler P.S. was named after "Lizzie" Ziegler - Waterloo County's first female principal.
The Legacy of the 1820 Log Schoolhouse: Part II
Where the Log Schoolhouse originally stood in Waterloo and where it was moved to prior to its final location in Waterloo Park is an interesting story. Also interesting is the “why.”
The Legacy of the 1820 Log Schoolhouse: Part 1
I am often asked about the 1820 log schoolhouse that sits prominently in the centre of Waterloo Park and although I usually tell its early story, I rarely get to share how or why it came here or what happened to it once it did. I would like to rectify that.
The Adaptive Re-Use of Seagram Barrel Warehouses
Nearly 15 years ago, two Seagram whiskey barrel warehouses were converted into residential lofts, turning what was once a barrel storage facility into a home for over 100 people.
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