 The Princess Block , was designed by Edmonton architects Wilson and <unk> , who also designed Whyte Avenue ’ s Douglas Block , the Strathcona Fire Hall , the Strathcona Public Library , and the University of Alberta ’ s Rutherford House . From the beginning , the building was designed to combine commercial and residential space , and featured a full basement , small multi @-@ use second floor apartments , and a full third floor in addition to the theatre space . 
