Marr Residence

The Marr Residence is a National Historic Site located in the Nutana neighborhood of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and was part of the original temperance colony that predated the city.  Built in 1884 for stonemason Alexander "Sandy" Marr, it is the oldest building in Saskatoon on its original site. It was one of several houses requisitioned as a field hospital to treat wounded soldiers during the North-West Rebellion in 1885. When the hospital was closed in 1885 the home was returned to the Marr family. Although they left Saskatoon in 1889, the Marr family name remained associated with the house. The house remained a residential property until the 1970s.

The Marr Residence was designated a municipal heritage property on January 11, 1982. It is noted for its blend of Second Empire and pioneer architecture, particularly its Mansard roof. The building is currently owned by the City of Saskatoon and run as a historic site by the Meewasin Valley Authority.
On July 4, 2016, the Marr Residence was designated a National Historic Site.

References

External links
 Marr Residence Historic Site
 Heritage Society Webpage
  Marr Residence
 Tourism information about Marr Residence

Category:Houses completed in 1884
Category:Buildings and structures in Saskatoon
Category:Museums in Saskatoon
Category:Historic house museums in Canada
Category:Second Empire architecture in Canada
Category:Heritage sites in Saskatchewan