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History
The 16,000-square-foot gable-roofed structure was built in 1929 as a riding stable at a cost of $56,968. Original features included:
- a carved RCMP crest in the main entrance;
- a single abundantly lit open area beneath an open truss roof; and
- Gothic Revival elements to reflect the style of the A.B. Perry Building and “C” Block built in 1913-14 and 1919 respectively.
In 1953–54, the building was converted to a drill hall. The exposed trusses were covered with sound insulating material creating a false ceiling. In 1977–78, a one-storey flat-roofed annex was added to the north side of the structure to add office space. The building was renovated in 2009. The project was completed in 12 months at a total cost of $2.83 million. The building was designed by Saunders Evans Plosker Whotherspoon Architects Inc., while the construction was managed by Dominion Construction Company Inc.
Features
- Providing a safe and comfortable environment, the renovated Drill Hall houses a new heat recovery unit, a high-efficiency ventilation system, fire suppressant sprinklers, a new hardwood floor, insulation, windows and lighting.
- The ceiling has been exposed, insulated and refinished. Hanging acoustic panels have been added to ensure better sound control when holding events.
- The renovations to the Drill Hall provide easy access to the Division Mess and to the receiving dock.
