Keyhole Castle

The Keyhole Castle is located in the East Hill neighborhood of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. It was built as the residence for Samuel McLeod, a former businessman, mayor of Prince Albert and federal politician. Architect Erich Wohann of Minneapolis designed the building, with construction ending in 1913. In 1975, the Keyhole Castle was designated a National Historic Site of Canada.[1] The building contains a ballroom on the top floor. [2]

Keyhole Castle
General information
Architectural styleQueen Anne Revival
Location1925 1st Avenue East
Town or cityPrince Albert, Saskatchewan
CountryCanada
Construction started1910
Completed1913
ClientSamuel McLeod
Technical details
Size1,219 square meters
Design and construction
ArchitectErich Wohann
Official nameKeyhole Castle National Historic Site of Canada
Designated1975

Samuel McLeod was a successful businessman, and mayor of Prince Albert mayor both in 1886 and in 1919.[3] The institute for stained glass in Canada has documented the stained glass at Keyhole Castle.[4]

Keyhole Castle is currently a Bed & Breakfast. Guests can choose between 2 rooms: the Queen Room, and the Suite, which has a private bathroom and sitting room. The Castle is also available as an event location, using either the ballroom, dining room, or, in the summer, the yard.[5] Popular events include concerts, weddings, wedding photos, and workshops.

References
  1. Keyhole Castle National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  2. "Description of Ballroom". Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
  3. "Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan - Prince Albert". Archived from the original on 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
  4. "Institute for stained glass in Canada". Retrieved November 16, 2011.
  5. Rooms and Rates


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