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ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Being the first church building in downtown Medicine Hat, it also served as the first schoolhouse. The church was officially opened in September 1902, after Mrs. Blatchford proposed the construction of a new church that could better represent a growing congregation. FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH Officially designated a Municipal Historical Site in 2019, the church was originally built in 1913, but following a tragic fire it was rebuilt in 1931. The church continues to serve the religious and community needs in Medicine Hat today. ST. BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Constructed in 1912, the church cost $26,000, plus $775 in architect fees. It was made with brick and Bedford stone and laid out east and west in relation to the sunrise on St. Barnabas Day (a few degrees different).

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museums, with ongoing memories living in the buildings. Many buildings were constructed in the early 1900s, brick by brick. Take a deep dive into the history, and visit local businesses along the way. EWART-DUGGAN HOUSE Built in 1887 for local businessman John Ewart, contractor Harry Yuill used bricks produced locally by the McCord brickyard. Alberta’s oldest brick residence is located beside The Esplanade, and features a beautiful front-yard garden and the occasional open house. MEDICINE HAT COURTHOUSE When built from 1919-1920, it was the first of its kind design wise, with a Beaux-Arts Classicism style. The building was designated a Provincial Historic Resource in 1978 and added to the Canadian Register of Historic Places in 2006.

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HULL BLOCK At 17-years-old, William Roper Hull moved to Canada from England to work on a relative’s farm. He built buildings across Alberta, including downtown Medicine Hat’s largest building, Hull Block. Rosewood Café serves breakfast and lunch inside. CYPRESS CLUB Built in 1907 using locally manufactured brick during Medicine Hat’s budding ceramics industry, The Cypress Club was established in 1903 and still resides inside. The classic dining room is open for anyone to indulge in the refined menu.

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