Queen Elizabeth, Saskatoon
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| City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods | |
|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth | |
| Nutana Suburban Development Area | |
Queen Elizabeth school |
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| Population: | 2,555 |
| Average Family Income: | $56,887 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.5 |
| Homeownership: | 67.7% |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $118,993 |
| Municipal Ward: | 7 |
| Statistics c2005 - [1] | |
Queen Elizabeth is a neighbourhood in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
The neighbourhood has northern and southern perimeters of Taylor Street and Ruth Street respectively. Clarence Avenue is to the east and Melrose Avenue is to the west. From Taylor progressing southerly, are Maple Street, Isabella, Willow, Hilliard, Elm, Adelaide, Ash and then Ruth Sreet. The Avenues from Clarence Avenue are Albert, York, Lansdowne, Hanover, Dufferin, William, Broadway, Eastlake, Victoria, and Melrose Avenue.
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[edit] History
Near the turn of the 20th century, ambitious developers built three stately homes on this location, anticipating that Saskatoon would soon expand this far. The developers underestimated the demand, and Saskatoon ultimate did not begin to develop this land until some 50 years later. During this time, the three homes became landmarks for travellers passing through this area, and were known as the "Three Sisters".[2] Only two of the three original homes remain; one was demolished to make way for the firehall to the north. The remaining two are considered historic properties.
[edit] Demographics
The majority of homes were built during and just after World War II, from about 1946 to 1960. Some revitalization occurs in the area when older homes are purchased, then demolished in favour of newer infill housing. The population for the most part is elderly retired folk.[1]
Gladmer Park was affordable row housing built in the 1950s, constructed by Limited Dividend Housing Projects and financed by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
[edit] Shopping
Pelican Market at Lorne Avenue at Taylor Street along with Shopper's Drug Mart and Cheese Toast at Broadway Avenue at Taylor Street both provide local strip malls for handy neighbourhood shopping.
[edit] Recreation
The Queen Elizabeth Community Association serves Queen Elizabth community residents as well as residents of the western edge of the Haultain community at Queen Elizabeth School, W. W. Ashley and Weaver Parks.[3]
[edit] Area Parks
- Weaver Park 10.16 acres
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Education
- Queen Elizabeth School Public Elementary school [4]
- Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute Public Secondary School [5]
[edit] Location
Coordinates: 52°6'22"N 106°38'53"W
- Queen Elizabeth, Saskatoon is at coordinates Coordinates:
| North: Buena Vista | Haultain | ||
| West: Exhibition | Queen Elizabeth [6] | East: Adelaide/Churchill |
| South: Avalon |
[edit] Naming Conventions
| Neighorhood Naming Conventions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth School | Queen Elizabeth | Monarch |
| Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute | Aden Bowman | National Director of the Air Cadet League of Canada |
| Naming Conventions of Roadways | ||
| Albert Avenue | Prince Albert | Queen Victoria's husband |
| York Avenue | Duke of York | King George |
| Lansdowne Avenue | The Marquess of Lansdowne | Governor General of Canada |
| Hanover Avenue | House of Hanover | Lineage of British monarchs |
| Dufferin Avenue | Lord Dufferin | Governor General of Canada |
| Eastlake Avenue | John Lake | Founder of Saskatoon |
| Victoria Avenue | Queen Victoria | Queen Victoria |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Queen Elizabeth. Retrieved on February 17, 2007.
- ^ O'Brien, Jeff; Ruth W. Millar, William P. Delainey (2006). in Roberta Coulter: Saskatoon: A History in Photographs. Coteau Books, p.88. ISBN I-55050-336-7.
- ^ City of Saskatoon • Departments • Community Services • Community Associations. Retrieved on February 17, 2007.
- ^ Saskatoon Public Schools. Our Schools. Retrieved on February 17, 2007.
- ^ Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute. Retrieved on February 17, 2007.
- ^ Selling an Idea or a Product.
[edit] External links
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
