Yellow plaque № 10685

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Marr Residence Built in 1884 by the Marr family, the Marr Residence is the oldest building in Saskatoon on its original location and one of the first to be built in the settlement. During the Rebellion of 1885 the residence served as a field hospital for the Canadian militia. Eighty-five wounded men

arrived from Batoche by river on the steamer Northcote and were treated in this and two adjoining houses in May and June of 1885. Notable features of the house are its mansard roof and dormer windows

Listen to the audio guide for Yellow plaque № 10685 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off