Richards Block
Richards Block is a building in Edmonton, Edmonton Capital Region, Alberta which is located on Whyte Avenue NW. Richards Block is situated nearby to Tipton Investment Company Building, as well as near the commercial area Old Strathcona.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Commercial building
- Description: commercial building in Edmonton
- Address: 10422,10420 Whyte Avenue NW
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Strathcona Library and Princess Theatre.
Strathcona Library
Library
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The Strathcona Library, one of the oldest libraries in Alberta, completed in 1913, was the first library erected in the City of Edmonton. Nevertheless, the Strathcona Library does have a complex background as to its historical status within the Edmonton Public Library system. Strathcona Library is situated 190 metres northeast of Richards Block.
Princess Theatre
Movie theater
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The Princess Theatre is a two-screen art-house cinema located at 10337 Whyte Avenue in Edmonton's historic Old Strathcona neighbourhood. The building was designed by prominent Edmonton architects Wilson and Herrald, a firm responsible for the design of many other Edmonton heritage sites. Princess Theatre is situated 160 metres southeast of Richards Block.
Walterdale Playhouse
Theater building
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The Walterdale Playhouse is an amateur live performance venue in the Strathcona neighborhood of Edmonton. In 2008 the venue celebrated 50 year of theater. The theatre is mainly run by donations and volunteers in the community. Walterdale Playhouse is situated 190 metres northeast of Richards Block.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include South Central and Strathcona.
South Central
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South Central Edmonton is the urban and central area south of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton. The area is artsy, trendy and edgy. In South Central Edmonton you will find some interesting architecture and great festivals.
Strathcona
Neighborhood
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Strathcona is a residential neighbourhood in south central Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a part of, and should not be confused with, Old Strathcona, although much of the Strathcona neighbourhood is in Old Strathcona.
Queen Alexandra
Neighborhood
Photo: Bulliver, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Queen Alexandra is a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood, once part of the City of Strathcona, is named for Alexandra of Denmark.
Richards Block
- Categories: building and office
- Location: Edmonton, Edmonton Capital Region, Alberta, Prairies, Canada, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
53.5184° or 53° 31′ 6″ northLongitude
-113.49858° or 113° 29′ 55″ westLevels
3Open location code
9558GG92+9HOpenStreetMap ID
way 322922622OpenStreetMap feature
building=commercialWikidata ID
Q44665400
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