Cronquist House
The Cronquist House is one of the few remaining buildings in Red Deer dating from the early 1900's when the district was settled.The three story, 3500 sq. ft. Victorian-style farm house was built in what is now West Park Estates by the Cronquist family who were Swedish immigrants. The house fell into disrepair due to the death of the last surviving family member. It was vacant and neglected despite being a landmark for travelers along the old Calgary- Edmonton trail. In 1976 it was relocated to its present site overlooking the picturesque Bower Ponds where it was refurbished and brought back to life. The interior decorations of the house are new, although reminiscent of the era in which the house was built, and the beautiful and extensive woodwork is original. (Red Deer, Alberta, Canada)
