Moderne architecture was popular in Edmonton in the 1930s and 1940s and was an adaptation of the Art Deco style.
Popular from 1925 through to the 1950s, Moderne followed and was influenced by Art Deco. Moderne differs from its predecessor as it is simpler with less ornamentation. Combining both traditional and modern ideas, decorative details were kept to a minimum, relying instead on strong horizontal elements such as flat roofs or railings. Moderne was used more commonly for residential buildings while Art Deco was used for commercial structures.