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

Webster Bros. Gen. Merchants

Built in 1913

— Bassano Centennial 2011 —

 
 
Webster Bros. Gen. Merchants Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022
1. Webster Bros. Gen. Merchants Marker
Inscription.
1914 James Johnston Grocery
1947 M & M Grocery
1964 Macleod Hardware
1966 IEM Hardware

 
Erected 2011 by Bassano Historical Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
 
Location. 50° 47.235′ N, 112° 28.116′ W. Marker is in Bassano, Alberta, in Newell County. It is on 2 Avenue just east of 3 Street East, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 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: Stiles “The Druggist” (here, next to this marker); Central Meat Market (a few steps from this marker); Crown Lumber Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Bank of Canada (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); B.P.O.E. Bassano Lodge #487 (about 90 meters away); Ingram Real Estate Block (about 90 meters away); Canadian Government Post Office (about 120 meters away); Hunter Hotel (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bassano.
 
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Webster Bros. Gen. Merchants Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022
2. Webster Bros. Gen. Merchants Marker
The marker is between the doors on the front facade.
Webster Brothers General Merchants Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022
3. Webster Brothers General Merchants 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.
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Jun. 5, 2026