Local Register

Albert House

Edmundston, New Brunswick

Front view of the Albert House with its small porch leading to the front door and the tower on the opposite side.

Front view of the Albert House with its small porch leading to the front door and the tower on the opposite side.

Photo: Town of Edmunston

Recognized
2006
By
Local government

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Description

Located in downtown Edmundston and built around 1908, the Albert House consists of a 2-story brick Second Empire residence with a central capped tower on the front façade.

Heritage value

The heritage value of Maison Albert as a local historic place lies mainly in its architecture and its original authenticity. With its capped tower, mansard roof, and circular window in the façade, Maison Albert is a prime example of a residence constructed in the Second Empire style. The original authenticity of the exterior and interior finishing of this home also contributes to its heritage value.

SourceSociété Historique du Madawaska - site file: Maison Albert

Character‑defining elements

The character-defining elements associated with Maison Albert include:

  • tower with mansard roof;
  • brick siding;
  • main entrance doors;
  • wrought iron decorating the verandah;
  • interior divisions;
  • original wood floors;
  • staircase with turned newel posts;
  • lincrusta wallcovering;
  • decorative sheet metal ceilings.

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Location

25 Canada Road, Edmundston, New Brunswick, E3V, Canada

47.36306° N, 68.32667° W

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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.