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

Crown Lumber Co.

Built in 1907

— Bassano Centennial 2011 —

Crown Lumber Co. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

1. Crown Lumber Co. Marker

Inscription. 1950 Dr. Mason
1963 MacKay Insurance
2004 Pro Insurance

Erected 2011 by Bassano Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 50° 47.25′ N, 112° 28.128′ W. Marker is in Bassano, Alberta, in Newell County. It is on 2 Avenue just east of 3 Street East, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 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: Central Meat Market (a few steps from this marker); Stiles “The Druggist” (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster Bros. Gen. Merchants (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Bank of Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); B.P.O.E. Bassano Lodge #487 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ingram Real Estate Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Government Post Office (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hunter Hotel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bassano.

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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

2. Crown Lumber Co. Marker

The marker is mounted on the left side of the southeast corner entrance.

Crown Lumber Company Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

3. Crown Lumber Company Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.