Devonian Pavilion
In French: Pavillon dévonien
Cascades of Time Garden, Banff
About Devonian Pavilion
The federal government recognizes Devonian Pavilion for its heritage, one of 5 such buildings in Banff. Its record dates Devonian Pavilion to 1934–1936. The register names Harold C. Beckett as its architect. 4 more historic places stand within 400 m of it.
Located in downtown Banff, in the Cascades of Time Garden, Devonian Pavilion sits at the northwest corner of the garden adjacent to the Devonian Pool. It is a small, log, octagonal gazebo that is covered by a turret roof and uses natural materials for its simple detailing and decorative elements. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Devonian Pavilion · Open Government Licence – Canada · quoted as the register has it
The federal government rates the heritage buildings it owns as Classified or Recognized.
Make it a walk: 3 historic places in about 10 minutes
Banff · about 500 m on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Devonian PavilionStart here
- 2Administration BuildingRecognized Federal Heritage Building · 100 m on
- 3Banff Park MuseumNational Historic Site · 300 m on
3 within 300 m
Every place on the record within this distance; each opens its own page.
Questions about Devonian Pavilion
Can you visit Devonian Pavilion?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
When was Devonian Pavilion built?
The register dates the construction of Devonian Pavilion to 1934–1936.
Is Devonian Pavilion protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
What is Devonian Pavilion?
Devonian Pavilion is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building, designated in 1997.
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