Riversdale, Saskatoon

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Riversdale is an older inner city neighbourhood located near the center of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes the business district of 20th Street. It is comprised mostly of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 2,335 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a lower-income area, with an average family income of $29,441, an average dwelling value of $121,082 and a home ownership rate of 41.7%.cite web
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title = Riversdale neighbourhood profile
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publisher = City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch
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url = http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/neighbourhood_demographics/riversdale.pdf
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accessdate = 2007-10-16] Incorporated as a town in 1905, Riversdale was one of the three original settlements that merged to form the city of Saskatoon in 1906.cite web
last = Jeff
first = O'Brien
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title = A History of Saskatoon to 1914
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publisher = City of Saskatoon - Archives
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History

The first record of settlement in the Riversdale area was in the 1890s, when the area was homesteaded. It was dubbed "Richville" after one of the original settlers. [cite web
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title = A View from Above - Key to Landmarks
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url = http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/clerks_office/archives/gallery/exhibit/aerial/landmark_key.html
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accessdate = ] In April 1903, over 1500 Barr Colonists arrived and made camp just west of the railway tracks beside Saskatoon. While most of the colonists moved on to the Lloydminster area, some remained behind as permanent residents of a new settlement. [cite web
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title = The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan - Saskatoon
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publisher = Plains Research Center
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accessdate = ] The village of Riversdale was incorporated on January 16, 1905.cite web
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title = Village of Riversdale History
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url = http://www.riversdale.ca/main.php?p=753
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accessdate = ] The village plan (originally called "Riverdale") had narrower streets, smaller lots, and no public reserve land. [cite web
last = Delainey
first = William P.
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title = The South Saskatchewan River and the Development of Early Saskatoon 1881 – 1908: A Historical Narrative
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date = April 23, 2007
url = http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/leisure/facilities/pdfs/cc_south.pdf
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accessdate = 2007-10-25 ] Faced with a heavy influx of settlers, Riversdale joined with the towns of Saskatoon and Nutana to become the City of Saskatoon on July 1, 1906. [cite web
last = Jeff
first = O'Brien
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title = A History of Saskatoon to 1914
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Immigration from central and eastern Europe brought new and ethnically diverse peoples to Riversdale around 1908. Many British, German, Ukrainian and Chinese families took up residence. Separated from the downtown by the Canadian Northern Railway yards, vehicular access to Riversdale was limited to underpasses at 19th and 23rd Streets. In 1910, a pedestrian walkway was built over the train tracks at 20th Street so the public could safely cross the tracks on foot. [cite web
last =
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title = Celebrate Saskatoon!
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publisher = City of Saskatoon
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accessdate = 2007-10-25 ] Saskatoon's Chinatown moved into the Riversdale district in early 1930s. Originally, Chinese immigrants set up businesses along 19th Street east of the CN tracks, in what is now the south downtown. However, they were forced out when the city expropriated the land to build Riverview Collegiate (later the Gathercole Building, now demolished).

The mid-1960s marked a change in the traffic patterns of the area, as the CN tracks were relocated out of downtown. 20th and 22nd Streets were connected to the downtown, and Idylwyld Drive became Riversdale's eastern boundary. The 23rd Street underpass was levelled quickly, while the 19th Street overpass remained until 2006. The mid-60s also saw First Nations people moving off of reserves and into Riversdale - the most recent statistics show that 43% of the population identifies as being of First Nations origin.Profile] Vietnamese and Hong Kong Chinese immigrants also began arriving at this time.History]

Riversdale has struggled in its recent history, with a sizeable portion of the population living below the poverty line. The social ills that accompany poverty - substance abuse, violent crime and dilapidated housing - have often cast the area in a negative light. [cite web
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accessdate = 2007-10-24 ] However, new development from the River Landing project has the potential to spur gentrification of the area. Books written about Riversdale include:
*Arlean McPherson. "Riversdale Businesses: an Historical Sampler", 1992.
*Riversdale Neighbourhood Improvement Office. "City of Saskatoon Saskatchewan Report on the Riversdale Neighbourhood Improvement Program", 1976.
*Mark Hunter. "Things in Your Neighbourhood: Riversdale Photographic Survey", 1991. [cite web
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Historic buildings

*Albany Hotel (1906) - Originally named the Iroquois Hotel, the business was renamed the Albany Hotel in 1912 after an extensive enlargement and alteration. Over the decades, the Albany gained a reputation as a "seedy" hotel and was the scene of many violent crimes. It closed in the late 1990s, and was acquired by Corrections Canada. It now serves as a halfway house for federal offenders.cite web
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*Adilman Building (1912/1949) - Adilman's Department Store was a cornerstone of the 20th Street shopping district from its opening in 1921 until it closed in 1974. The present structure is the result of a 1949 renovation, though the building's core dates to 1912. It is one of Saskatoon's finest examples of Streamline Moderne architecture. Since the department store closed, it has been home to an antique store, farmer's market, and bingo hall. [cite web
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*Landa House (1912) - An attractive example of the Prairie Vernacular style, the house was first occupied by Saskatoon fire chief Thomas E. Heath. In 1921, the house was acquired by William and Fanny Landa, who were Jewish immigrants from Russia. William had opened a blacksmith shop in 1908, then expanded his business to manufacture buggies and wagons, which became Landa Auto Body Works. The business operates to this day at its original location on Avenue C. The house was designated a municipal heritage property on November 28 2005. [cite web
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*St. Thomas Wesley United Church (1912) - Built on the corner of Avenue H and 20th Street in 1912, it was originally St. Thomas Presbyterian Church, named in honour of Thomas Copland, a civic and church leader. This red brick structure with Romanesque windows and a square bell tower, is topped with a stucco and wood belfry. In 1930 an agreement was reached between St. Thomas Presbyterian and Wesley Methodist to worship in the St. Thomas building under joint ministry - they formed St. Thomas Wesley United Church in 1934.cite web
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*Barry Hotel (1913) - In 1911, the Butler Hotel was lifted and moved down the street to make room for a newer, more prestigious hotel. The Barry Hotel opened on August 1 1913 and was named after its owner, Robert J. Barry. During the recession of 1915, Barry lost his hotel to the bank. A deadly fire gutted the interior of the building in 1946, after which the hotel was restored. The hotel was managed by a variety of owners, and eventually became lodging for long-term, low income tenants.Walking Tour] In recent history, it gained a reputation as a focal point for many of the area's social problems and criminal activity. The municipal government planned to purchase the hotel in 2007 so that it could be demolished or rehabilitated, but backed out when the property had an unsatisfactory environmental assessment. [cite web
last = Coolican
first = Lori
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title = Change of plans; city not buying Barry Hotel after all
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date = December 17, 2007
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accessdate = 2007-10-16] A private investor purchased the property in 2008, and the building is now slated for demolition.. [cite web
last = Bernhardt
first = Darren
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title = Barry to be torn down; residents must move out
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*Little Chief Service Station (1929) - Built as a Texaco service station in the 1920s, this building was built in the Spanish Colonial style. It features white stucco walls, rounded roof tiles, decorative brick, heavy tiled cornices, roof parapets, iron windows and copper gutters. It was named the West Side Service Station until 1943, when the name was changed to the Little Chief Service Station. After it ceased to be a service station, the Saskatoon Police Service obtained and renovated the building for use as a community police station. It was designated a municipal heritage property on January 11 1982. [cite web
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*Roxy Theatre (1930) - Built during the onset of the Great Depression. The interior was decorated in a Spanish Villa style with the walls covered with small balconies, windows and towers that gave the impression of quaint Spanish village. The ceiling was painted dark blue and had twinkling lights set in the plaster to give the impression of the night sky. The Roxy was for a time called the Towne Cinema, then closed in 1995. It was purchased and restored by Magic Lantern Theatres, and reopened under its original name in 2005.Walking Tour]
*Ukrainian National Federation Hall (1932) - This hall, with its distinctive entryway lions, featured ornate interior decorations that ranged from busts of famous artists, musicians, and leaders, through to a stage flanked with castle-like walls. The building was used mainly for weddings, banquets, concerts and other public gatherings. [cite web
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*Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (1952) - This church features an eight-sided dome which depicts the major feasts of the Church and Saints. 22-karat gold was used to decorate the church's icons. In 1988 the front of the cathedral gained a bronze statue of St. Volodymyr, the Baptizer of the Ukraine.St. Thomas Wesley]

Government and politics

Riversdale exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar. It is currently represented by Carol Skelton of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004 and 2006.

Provincially, the area overlaps two constituencies. The west part is within the constituency of Saskatoon Riversdale. It is currently represented by Lorne Calvert of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP), first elected in a 2001 by-election and re-elected 2003. Previously, Calvert had been the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Moose Jaw Wakamow since 1986. The east part lies within the constituency of Saskatoon Centre. It is currently represented by David Forbes of the NDP, first elected in a 2001 by-election and re-elected in 2003.

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Riversdale lies within ward 2. It is currently represented by Councillor Pat Lorje. She first elected in 1979, and was re-elected in 1982, 1985, and 1988. Lorje then moved into provincial politics; she ran for the NDP and was elected in 1991, and re-elected in 1995 and 1999. She left politics in 2003 and moved to San Francisco with her husband. She returned to Saskatoon after a couple of years, and was again elected as Ward 2 councillor in 2006.

Institutions

Education

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*Princess Alexandra School is a public elementary school which is a part of the Saskatoon Public School Division. [cite web
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accessdate = 2007-10-21] The school first opened in 1906. [cite web
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accessdate = 2007-10-21] Construction began in 1906/07 of "'Riversdale School" which was re-named Alexandra School; a four room school house was erected, and doubled in size by 1908. [ [http://www.rootsweb.com/~sksaskat/NarrativesOfSaskatoon/87.html Saskatoon Gen Web Narratives of Saskatoon] URL accessed February 2, 2007] In 1922 there were both Princess and Alexandra schools in operation on the same land allotment. Princess school was sold and torn down in 1961. In 1962 a new school building was erected on the same property site, and re-opened. [Citation
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Public Safety

*Fire Hall No. 1 - fire station and headquarters of Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services
*Little Chief Community Police Station - community police station

Other

*Riversdale House - seniors housing complex [cite web
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*White Buffalo Youth Lodge - Opened in 2000, this integrated service facility provides programming for Aboriginal youth. Health, recreation, life skills, vocational training and counselling programs are available. [cite web
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* [http://www.salvationarmysaskatoon.org Salvation Army Community Centre] - In 1926 the Salvation Army opened what was then known as the "Relief Office" at 335 Avenue C South. By 1932 it was known as the The Salvation Army Men's Hostel and Industrial Store where by 1943, had room for 40 men. In 1962 the Centre had moved next door to its current location at 339 Avenue C South. Over the next several decades a chapel, half-way house, rehab unit, and more property was added until the Centre took its current form. [cite web
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Arts and culture

*AKA Artist Run Centre - AKA evolved from the Shoestring Gallery, initiated in 1971. In 1982 the transition from a member-based visual arts and crafts co-operative to a non-profit artist run centre yielded AKA Gallery. [cite web
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*La Troupe du Jour - Formed in 1985, La Troupe du Jour is Saskatchewan's only professional francophone theatre company. [cite web
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*PAVED Arts - PAVED Arts came into official existence on March 31 2003 with the legal amalgamation of The Photographers Gallery (TPG) and Video Vérité (VV), the former a photography resource and exhibition centre, the latter a media access centre. [cite web
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*Roxy Theatre - Restored and re-opened in 2005, the Roxy Theatre shows movies Thursday through Sunday, weekend matinees and hosts several live and musical events & promotions throughout the year. [cite web
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*Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company - Launched in 1999, the SNTC creates, develops and produces artistic presentations by Canadian Aboriginal artists. [cite web
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Parks and recreation

*Victoria Park (7.0 acres) - named for Queen Victoria, this public park houses many facilities. However, only a small portion of the park lies within Riversdale; the majority of the park is in the King George neighbourhood to the south.
*Optimist Park (7.1 acres)
*Isinger Park - proposed convert|2.5|acre|m2|sing=on public park as part of Phase II of the River Landing development. [cite web
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The Riversdale Community Association coordinates educational, recreational, and social programs for residents, maintains the outdoor rink at Princess Alexandra Community School, stages fundraising events, and works to address issues of local concern. [cite web
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Commercial

Riversdale's main commercial corridor is 20th Street, which was the main street in its early days as a village. Today, 20th Street is home to mainly independently-owned local businesses. Other businesses are located on 22nd Street, the major arterial road that makes up the northern boundary of Riversdale. Other commercial and light industrial businesses occupy some of the blocks between 19th and 22nd Streets, concentrated on the eastern side closer to Idylwyld Drive. The Saskatoon Farmers' Market, founded in 1975, moved into its present location at 19th Street and Avenue B in 2007.

Location

Riversdale is located within the Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 22nd Street to the north and Idylwyld Drive to the east. The southern boundary starts at the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge, follows the South Saskatchewan River west until where it intersects an imaginary extension of 18th Street; it follows 18th Street west with a few turns until roughly Avenue K. The western boundary comprises the CPR tracks in the northwest until Avenue K, then a few turns until roughly 18th Street. Roads are laid out in a grid fashion; streets run east-west, avenues run north-south.

Geographic Location (8-way)
Centre = Riversdale
North = Caswell Hill
Northeast = Central Business District
East = Central Business District
Southeast = South Saskatchewan River
Nutana
South = King George
Southwest = West Industrial
West = West Industrial
Northwest = Pleasant Hill

References

External links

* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/neighbourhood_demographics/riversdale.pdf Riversdale neighbourhood profile - 2006]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/zam_maps/index.asp City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/populace_newsletter/Populace_Spring_2006.pdf Populace Spring 2006]
* [http://saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/local_area_plans/plans_being_implemented/Riversdale%20LAP_Final%20Report.pdf Riversdale Local Area Plan]
* [http://www.rootsweb.com/~sksaskat/NarrativesOfSaskatoon/ Narratives of Saskatoon 1882-1912]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/leisure/community_associations/your_association.asp?ca=42 Riversdale Community Association]
* [http://www.scs.sk.ca/saskatoon100/students/funstuff/wordsearches/neighbourhoods/neighbourhoods.html Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle]
* [http://www.riversdale.ca/ Riversdale Business Improvement District]