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

Built in 1911

— Bassano Centennial 2011 —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

1. Built in 1911 Marker

Inscription. 1928 Flanagan Bros. Hardware
1976 Sam’s Place
1983 Cochrane Hardware

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 1911.

Location. 50° 47.254′ N, 112° 28.15′ W. Marker is in Bassano, Alberta, in Newell County. It is at the intersection of 2 Avenue and 3 Street East, on the right when traveling west on 2 Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 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: Crown Lumber Co. (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

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

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

2. Built in 1911 Marker

The marker is mounted at eye level near the center of the south/front storefront facade.

Creaky Floor Hardware Store (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

3. Creaky Floor Hardware Store (southwest elevation)

Creaky Floor Hardware Store (<i>south/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

4. Creaky Floor Hardware Store (south/front elevation)

The "creaky floor" is not surprising after over a century!

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.