EDMONTON -- Two century-old buildings in Edmonton have been designated as historical resources.

Delton Grocery, on the northwest corner of 88 Street and 122 Avenue, and Douglas Manor in the Garneau neighbourhood, were identified by the City of Edmonton's Historical Resource Management Plan.

The city's Heritage Resources Reserve fund will grant Douglas Manor $381,327 to rehabilitate the building, while Delton Grocery will receive $43,438.

Delton Grocery was known as the Delton Meat Market when it opened. It then became the Cornish Meat and Grocery, and may have also been a residence at one time, the city said.

“Neighbourhood stores were once very common. They generally served local residents needing convenient grocery services, but also contributed to the social fabric and economic well-being of the area,” said David Johnston, Principal Heritage Planner with the city.

Douglas Manor has been a seminary, a residence for university students and an orphanage.

“The manor was built in 1914 when many rooming houses and apartment buildings were constructed to accommodate a growing population,'' said Johnston. “It’s been home to a wide variety of people over the years.”

Since the city’s Historical Resource Management Plan was initiated in 1985, 156 properties have been identified, protected and promoted as a historical resource.