- Address
- 1039 Princess Avenue
- Type
- Other places
- Designated
- 1991
Federal Building
1039 Princess Avenue, Brandon
About Federal Building
The federal government recognizes Federal Building for its heritage, one of 2 such buildings in Brandon. The register gives 1930–1932 for Federal Building. Walter Henderson Shillinglaw designed it.
The monumental Federal Building is situated in downtown Brandon facing Princess Street. The symmetrical, two-storey stone facade features horizontal massing and a flat roof. It is distinguished by classical detailing with two side-projecting entryways accentuated by a central pediment and Doric columns. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Federal Building · Open Government Licence – Canada · the register’s own words, unchanged
Recognized federal heritage buildings are owned by the Government of Canada and reviewed for their heritage value.
Questions about Federal Building
When was Federal Building built?
Work on Federal Building is recorded as 1930–1932.
What is Federal Building?
In 1991 the federal government recognized Federal Building as a heritage building.
Is Federal Building protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
Can you visit Federal Building?
Its exterior is visible from public ground; access inside is up to the owner.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Parks Canada).
Sources: Parks Canada, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations · Canadian Register of Historic Places (federal extract).
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).