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Designed by A.M. Calderon and completed in 1914, this building became one of the finest and most influential examples of rustic architecture in Canada’s national parks. Built with local materials, including cobblestone and timber, it established a building tradition rooted in local construction materials. It originally contained park administration offices, a museum, and living quarters for the park superintendent. As the first major building in the Jasper townsite, it helped shape the character of the community’s early development and served as a prominent landmark for visitors arriving by train.
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