Historic University of Saskatchewan building slated for possible demolition [Video]

There is a building on the University of Saskatchewan campus that has been an eyesore for a few years, and now the historic building is slated for demolition. However, historians want campus officials to rethink the plan to get rid of it.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary sits on the riverbank on the University of Saskatchewan campus. Built in the late 1960s and pushing 60 years old, there is a plan in the works to demolish it for several reasons. However, because of its architectural significance, some don’t want that to happen.

“We were really surprised about the sudden decision by the University to put forward a proposal to demolish,” Peggy Sarjeant, with the Saskatoon Heritage Society, told CTV News.

According to Sarjeant, the building is on the A-list of significant buildings on the campus registry – complete with a river-facing courtyard, library, and theatre.

“It’s a beautiful example of late …