Red Deer in Red Deer County, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Brumpton Store

— Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2022

1. Brumpton Store Marker

Inscription. As you look at this structure, covered by a facade of glass and stucco, it's hard to imagine this is Red Deer's oldest building still located on its original site. Known as the Brumpton Store, it is reminiscent of a very different Red Deer — one with a newly completed railway bringing pioneers to town and opportunities for businessmen to open stores for the bustling, growing community.

Robert Cutsworth Brumpton was one of the first merchants in Red Deer and, in 1892, he built this general store, which provided food, clothing and housewares for settlers. The store was more than just a business for its original owner; it was also Brumpton's home, and two of his children were born in the living quarters on the second floor.

The general store was a place for neighbours to connect. Brumpton recognized the importance of this and of providing customer service. In 1909, he installed the first public women's restroom in a Red Deer business.

Erected by City of Red Deer.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers •

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Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 52° 16.133′ N, 113° 48.86′ W. Marker is in Red Deer, Alberta, in Red Deer County. It is on 50 Street just west of Gaetz Avenue (50 Avenue), on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at the left/east corner of the subject building front facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5003 50 Street, Red Deer AB T4N 1Y2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Alberta.

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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Reverend Dr. Leonard Gaetz (here, next to this marker); Greene Block (a few steps from this marker); Snell-Dodds Block (a few steps from this marker); Club Café (within shouting distance of this marker); Maurice Shoe Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Grill (within shouting distance of this marker); Horsley Block (within shouting

Marker detail: Demarchais Plumbing & Steamfitting, ca. 1908 image. Click for full size.

Red Deer & District Archives, P115

2. Marker detail: Demarchais Plumbing & Steamfitting, ca. 1908

distance of this marker); Rollis Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red Deer.

Also see . . .
1. Brumpton Store.

The Brumpton Store building is the oldest surviving building on its original location in the downtown core. Brumpton was one of the earliest residents in Red Deer and he was one of the towns’ most prominent early businessmen. He was a founding member of the Red Deer Board of Trade and served as its president for a number of years. He was also a trustee and chair of the Public School Board. In 1901, Brumpton was elected to Red Deer’s first Town Council. As Red Deer continued to grow, Brumpton turned his interest to the booming construction business and became a partner in the Red Deer Brick and Lumber Co.

(Submitted on September 24, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Robert Cutsforth Brumpton (Find A Grave).

Brumpton moved to Red Deer in 1892, the year following the opening chapter in the history of our city, and as there were no carpenters available at that time, he, together with the help of his brother-in-law, built his
Red Deer & District Archives, P125

3. Marker detail: Brumpton beside his store, ca. 1895
first store, just where the present place of business stands.

(Submitted on September 24, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Marker detail: Ouimette Wright & Co. General Store, ca. 1906 image. Click for full size.

Red Deer & District Archives, P139

4. Marker detail: Ouimette Wright & Co. General Store, ca. 1906

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2022

5. Brumpton Store Marker

(Marker is located at the left/east corner of the front facade.)

Brumpton Store (<i>front facade</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2022

6. Brumpton Store (front facade)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 24, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.