The City of Saskatoon says thanks to donations and support from the public as well as a grant from the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation in addition to funding from the city’s capital expenditure reserve, the roof of the 137 year old Marr Residence has been replaced.

Troy LaFreniere, Director of Facilities Management says, “The oldest building in Saskatoon on it’s original site, an important heritage site for our community can continue to be maintained for many years to come for residents of Saskatoon and visitors to enjoy.”

The entire roof of the Marr Residence was removed and replaced as well as replacement and repair of rotten wood, soffit and facia. The roof was rebuilt to match the prior structure to maintain the character and heritage of the building. The total cost of the project was $88,689.