Bassano in Newell County, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

B.P.O.E. Bassano Lodge #487

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

1. B.P.O.E. Bassano Lodge #487 Marker

Inscription.
This building is dedicated to the efforts of Bros. A. C. Hockett and the late John A. Jeffery, Grand Organizers, who instituted Bassano Lodge No. 487 September 21, 1964

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1964.

Location. 50° 47.259′ N, 112° 28.179′ W. Marker is in Bassano, Alberta, in Newell County. It is on 2 Avenue just west of 3 Street East, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 338 2 Avenue, Bassano AB T0J 0B0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Canadian Badlands.

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: Union Bank of Canada (here, next to this marker); Ingram Real Estate Block (here, next to this marker); Built in 1911 (within shouting distance of this marker);

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Crown Lumber Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Stiles “The Druggist” (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster Bros. Gen. Merchants (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Canadian Government Post Office (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bassano.

Also see . . . Bassano Elks Lodge #487 (Facebook).

Excerpt: The Bassano Elks Lodge is a service club proudly supporting the community and providing hall rental space since 1964. Main floor seats 160.

(Submitted on June 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

2. B.P.O.E. Bassano Lodge #487 Marker

The marker is mounted on the right/east side of the building entrance.

B.P.O.E. Bassano Lodge #487 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

3. B.P.O.E. Bassano Lodge #487

Today this building houses B.P.O.E. (Elks) Lodge #487, and O.O.R.P. (Order of Royal Purple – Elks female auxiliary) #294.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.