Jordan Block

The Jordan Block is located on the northeast corner of Columbia Avenue and Queen Street in downtown Rossland, B.C. The historic place includes two adjacent buildings that have different heights, facade treatments and commercial usages. Both buildings have gently sloping shed roofs. The addresses are 2104 and 2110 Columbia Avenue.

The Jordan Block has historic value for its continuous use as a business premises and for its connection to the early days of development in Rossland's history.

The Jordan Block is made up of two buildings which are two of the last surviving commercial buildings from the early days of Rossland development. Built in 1896 both buildings have been in continuous use as businesses since their construction.

The Jordan Block is further valued for its location in downtown Rossland near other heritage buildings. It is the western anchor of one of three blocks in downtown Rossland with a dense concentration of heritage buildings that escaped the disastrous fires of 1927 and 1929.

Extensive renovation and restoration efforts have been made over many years by owners to keep and enhance the heritage ambience presented by the facades of the buildings in the Jordan Block.

SOURCE: City of Rossland - Heritage Commission

The character-defining elements of Jordan Block include its:

- original location and building footprint

- heritage plaque beside the entrance identifies this Block as an important heritage place in Rossland