Daily Photo Dose

I am always curious about some of the old buildings around Lethbridge. I was specifically interested in the top floor of this building and the small windows along the angled roof. I Finally found out what this one on 7th is all about: Originally the Wimpole Private Hospital in 1911, then became the Van Haarlem Hospital in 1913, then St. Michael’s Hospital in 1929. Currently the building is privately owned by Doug and Ryan Davidson, and operated as low income housing with nearly 30 tenants.Photo scanned from “Where Was It?” a book by Irma Dogterom compiling early Lethbridge buildings. I attempted to take the photograph from the same standpoint at the historical photo, but add my unique perspective by focusing specifically on the windows that first sparked my curiosity.

This place has always been a curiosity to me. When I saw Ken working in the window, I pulled over, snapped this shot, and went and bought myself a Fresh Steak! SOO Good!! The Alberta Meat Market is a family business, passed from father to son, and Ken will be the last one to run the market. Can’t wait for summer BBQ weather! 

I read an article in the paper last month about this building potentially disappearing. I figured I should photograph it before its gone. You can read the article HERE

Hidden under a stores weathered blue canopy.

As far back as I can remember this hotel was shut down, boarded up, and condemned. The only occupants I remember were Lethbridge’s homeless that kept warm in the winter with an open fire pit against the back of the building. The photos are shot on a Holga with medium format black and white film. I regret not breaking into the place and exploring its interior, documenting any history that was left there before they tore it down.