The historic Iron Works Building has been rehabilitated. The City of Edmonton Real Estate branch has listed the property for sale or lease.
Project Update - Fall 2025
The Iron Works Rehabilitation Project has been completed. The building now meets current accessibility, efficiency and structural standards. The building is now ready for future tenant improvements, and its rich history can be enjoyed by Edmontonians for years to come.
Project Overview
The Edmonton Iron Works Building (10419 96 Street) is a complex of attached buildings of various types and ages, with the original building dating back to 1909.
Rehabilitation of this historic building was necessary to bring the building up to current building codes, while preserving its historical significance and ensuring the building remains a safe, sustainable and enjoyable space for all.
The Iron Works Building Rehabilitation Project involved hazardous materials abatement and remediation work, replacing the building roof structure, upgrading structural foundations, replacing mechanical, electrical and life safety systems, rebuilding exterior walls and completing a historical restoration of the building exterior and interior.
This rehabilitation project was designed to take place in 3 phases. Phase 1 consisted of hazardous materials abatement, building envelope rehabilitation and stabilization, as well as roof replacement. Phase 2 consisted of building design and construction. Phase 3, which was to prepare the space for tenant use, was deferred in order to remain within the approved budget.
The Iron Works Building was restored, and it now meets current accessibility, efficiency and structural standards. The building is now ready for future tenant improvements, and its rich history can be enjoyed by Edmontonians for years to come.
Historical Conservation Focus
The west building elevation used to be part of the main foundry building and represents the majority of the historic appeal of the building. This portion of the building was carefully taken apart to address existing conditions that threatened its stability.
To protect the heritage of the Iron Works Building, the project preserved its existing brick to rebuild the outside walls of the west elevation. The restoration work also included the replacement of all windows with identical copies to preserve historical integrity.
All rehabilitation work on the Iron Works Building followed historical conservation methods and best practices, with the goal of having the building designated a Municipal Historic Resource in the future.
The rehabilitation of the Iron Works Building is a key part of the City of Edmonton’s vision for The Quarters Downtown. As part of Phase 3 of the Boyle Renaissance development, the building will be the heart of the new Iron Works Complex.
For More Information
If you’re interested in the Iron Works Building Rehabilitation project, you may also be interested in the Boyle Renaissance and Boyle Street and McCauley Renewal projects.