Once home to a prominent politician and used as a youth hostel – a historic house in Regina is now occupied by bakery Queen City Cakes.
The McIntyre Street building resembles a frosted gingerbread house and had been vacant for some time before the local bakery moved in.
“When this place came up it was such a beautiful house and [we knew] the history to it,” Jared Bugyi, owner of Queen City Cakes said.
Queen City Cakes also spent time restoring the house to its original splendor before moving in.
“Every room is a different vibe, so when you come to Queen City Cakes you can have a different experience in every single room and it’s like you are somewhere completely different,” Bugyi said.
The historic house was built in 1906 for William Logan, who was the first manager of The Northern Crown Bank. Alphonse Turgeon, a well-known politician, diplomat and Chief Justice resided in the home from 1910 to 1920.
The house faced a possible demolition in the early 1980s to make way for a government housing complex. It was saved by the Hosteling Association when it was moved to its current location on McIntyre Street.
Brittany Gogel was the interior designer that helped transform the building into what it is now.
“I have a background in history and I love history, so to work on a project like this was really exciting,” she said.
Those who have seen the inside of the building have loved the unique approach and décor.
“It’s a beautiful place to come and I think it is one of a kind in Regina,” one patron told CTV News.
With Queen City Cakes making use of the building, it has become one of the best-preserved structures of its type in Regina. That ensures the historic building will continue to be an asset to the city for decades to come.
