Mossbank in Rural Municipality of Lake Johnston No. 102, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
Ambroz Blacksmith Shop & Residence
Provincial Heritage Property
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2022
1. Ambroz Blacksmith Shop & Residence Marker
Inscription.
Ambroz Blacksmith Shop and Residence. Provincial Heritage Property. Built in 1920, the Ambroz Blacksmith Shop is the oldest, fully furnished blacksmith shop in Saskatchewan still on its original site. Frank Ambroz, a local blacksmith, purchased the business in 1928 and operated it for the next sixty years. Like other blacksmiths during this period, Ambroz crafted tools, hardware, horseshoes and machinery, and repaired agricultural and transportation equipment. The site includes the shop, an extensive collection of blacksmithing tools, supplies and products, and the Ambroz residence. This property and the artifact collection stand as a unique reminder of the important role the blacksmith industry played in the development of the Province.
Built in 1920, the Ambroz Blacksmith Shop is the oldest, fully furnished blacksmith shop in Saskatchewan still on its original site. Frank Ambroz, a local blacksmith, purchased the business in 1928 and operated it for the next sixty years. Like other blacksmiths during this period, Ambroz crafted tools, hardware, horseshoes and machinery, and repaired agricultural and transportation equipment. The site includes the shop, an extensive collection of blacksmithing tools, supplies and products, and the Ambroz residence. This property and the artifact collection stand as a unique reminder of the important role the blacksmith industry played in the development of the Province.
Location. 49° 56.468′ N, 105° 57.86′ W. Marker is in Mossbank, Saskatchewan, in Rural Municipality of Lake Johnston No. 102. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Provincial Highway 718) and Short Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is at the Mossbank Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 517 Main St, Mossbank SK S0H 3G0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Saskatchewan. It is also in the Prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony and also Ruperts Land.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
