Alfred Merigon Calderon was born in 1861 in Middlesex and emigrated to Canada in 1887. He trained with George Edmund and worked in Ottawa for 15 years where he partnered with King Arnoldi and later, on his own. Calderon moved to Edmonton in 1906 and was a founding member of the Alberta Association of Architects in 1906. He designed Le Marchand Mansion, Mercer Warehouse, Sherriff Robertson Residence and Ravina Apartments. Calderon designed many buildings in Jasper that are still standing today. In 1936 Calderon retired to Victoria and died that same year.
Jasper Buildings designed by A.M. Calderon:
1912-Administration Building/Information Centre
1924-Robson House 808 Geikie Street (moved to 409 Patricia)
1924-Fred Brewster home 410 Pyramid Lake Road
1924-Azalia Brewster cottage 406 Pyramid Lake Road
1924-Azalia Brewster home at 308 Pyramid Lake Road
1924-Nathan Nunn home 200 Geikie Street
1924-Hargreaves home 224 Colin Crescent
1924-Cecilia McCready home 405 Patricia Street
1925-Jasper Public School
1925-F. A. Jackman Store
1927 St. Mary & St. George Anglican Church
1927-Edith Cavell memorial (never built)
1928-Imperial Bank of Canada
1935-Miette Hot Spring Pavilion
1935-East Park Gate
991.23.7 Jasper East Gate. 1936
