Look just above eye level for a big round sign with the bold red CBC logo hanging off a brick-and-stone building, and you’ve found the Hutchinson Building right beside you.
Welcome to a spot where hardware, handicrafts, and TV cameras all share some real estate! Picture yourself back in the early 1900s, walking through these doors as the scent of sawdust and tools hits you-this was Saskatoon Hardware Store Ltd, the go-to place for everything from nails to maybe your neighbor’s best DIY advice, all the way up to 1970. Fast forward a bit, and suddenly it’s all about creative flair inside-paintbrushes, wool, and craft supplies took over when Saskatoon Handicraft Supplies moved in, filling the space with colors and the buzz of imagination until 1995. But wait-there’s more! The building had another secret life: the studios of CBC Television sat right above you before they went quiet in 2012. Imagine the whispers of late-night news anchors and the lights of TV cameras-who knows, maybe you just stepped on a spot where history was broadcast to thousands! In 1999, Saskatoon made things official, designating this place a heritage property. So while it’s seen a lot, the Hutchinson Building stands steady, keeping stories and secrets right here on the sidewalk.
