Burn Block - Municipal Historic Resource Designation
The Burn Block was approved as a Municipal Historic Resource Designation at the December 15, 2025 meeting of City Council
Burn Block, Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources, Heritage Calgary.
On the December 15 meeting of City Council, the Sibley Block was approved as a Municipal Historic Resource Designation.
Since its construction in 1912 as a store with upper level apartments and offices, the Burn Block has been an integral component of the retail and commercial activity of 9th Avenue SE.
The building contributes to the historical status of 9th Avenue, Calgary's first main street. Established in the early 1880s and originally known as Atlantic Avenue, the street was the earliest commercial district in Calgary and the heart of the Inglewood community.
This building becomes only the fourth designated commercial properties on the main street itself. Along the full stretch of 9 Avenue SE, only a few dozen heritage buildings remain, making every designation essential to the survival of this unique streetscape.
With classically inspired Romanesque elements such as its grand central entry arch and decorative polychrome brickwork, the impressive design is an excellent example of the late Edwardian Commercial Style with Romanesque influences.
The Burn Block's architectural character makes it an important contributor to 9th Avenue's historical and highly intact streetscape. As one of the largest and most architecturally elaborate buildings on the commercial street, the Burn Block possesses landmark value.
Learn more about the Burn Block on the Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources.