Historical Markers and War Memorials in Red Deer County, Alberta

Red Deer & District Archives, P115

Marker detail: Demarchais Plumbing & Steamfitting, ca. 1908

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1 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Brumpton Store — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

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 . . . — — Map (db m206611) HM

2 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Builders' Hardware — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

At the end of World War II, life was getting back to normal. Soldiers returned home from the battlefields, families were reunited and the strain of wartime was replaced by a tangible feeling of prosperity. Businesses in Red Deer flourished, and the . . . — — Map (db m206759) HM

3 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Canadian Pacific Railway Station — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

In the winter of 1890, the arrival of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway brought significant changes to the hamlet of Red Deer. Its strategic location midway between the larger centres positioned Red Deer as a focal point for the distribution of . . . — — Map (db m206609) HM

4 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Club Café — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

The smell of food wafting onto the street is as enticing now as it was when George Moon opened his first café in 1916. Had you been a patron of Moon's restaurant in the early years, you would have found that good food, plenty of company and a . . . — — Map (db m206694) HM

5 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Farthing Block — Main Street Project 2002 —

Hugh Farthing built this Prairie Vernacular style building in 1939. The main floor was used as his photography studio. The second floor had a six-roomed suite used as his residence. The signage was simply “Farthing’s.” Today the signage font and . . . — — Map (db m206763) HM

6 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Former Post Office/Federal Building — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

Red Deer's population grew rapidly during the Second World War due to the construction of military training camps and the onset of Alberta's energy boom. In response to the city's growth, the Federal Building, which housed the post office, was . . . — — Map (db m197005) HM

7 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Greene Block — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

Is there a Roman influence in Red Deer? The Greene Block in front of you could make such a claim, as its origins can be traced to a Romanesque revival style of architecture that was pieced together with sandstone blocks from a local quarry. The . . . — — Map (db m206712) HM

8 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Home Grill — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

In 1935, Mrs. Sadie Collins made the local newspaper when she offered cash to purchase this property on Ross Street. It was unusual for a woman to start a new business venture in the middle of the Great Depression, so Collins made the news several . . . — — Map (db m206778) HM

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9 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Horsley Block — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

The October 26, 1955, edition of the Red Deer Advocate stated there would be big changes in downtown Red Deer — the old Horsley Pharmacy building located at this corner would be torn down and a new Horsley Block would take its place. Richard Earl . . . — — Map (db m206841) HM

10 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Maurice Shoe Shop — 4948 Ross Street — Main Street Project 2003 —

Mable Lee Fong and Herschell N. Bryant constructed this building in 1947 to house the Paris Cafe. This solid, simply detailed masonry building symbolized post war Red Deer. It replaced a 40 year old structure that had also served as the Paris Cafe. . . . — — Map (db m206876) HM

11 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Old Court House — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

The austere brick walls and Tyndall limestone columns of the Old Court House convey a sense of awe. This was intentional, as the building's Classical Revival style was meant to give the impression of power and civilization – attributes designed to . . . — — Map (db m197003) HM

12 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Red Deer Armoury/Fire Hall — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

Built in 1914 in the Gothic Revival style, the Armoury was constructed as the headquarters of the 35th Central Alberta Horse Regiment. The Armoury served as a recruitment office and training centre for the Department of Militia and Defence for more . . . — — Map (db m197012) HM

13 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Red Deer Cenotaph —

[First plaque] In proud and grateful remembrance of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the wars 1914 – 1918 1939 – 1945 1950 – 1953 [Second plaque] If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep . . . — — Map (db m197000) WM

14 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Reverend Dr. Leonard Gaetz — 1841-1907 — Ghosts —

Rev. Dr. Leonard Gaetz, founder of Red Deer, gazes down main street. A Methodist minister from Nova Scotia, Rev. Gaetz came to the Red Deer Valley in 1884. He quickly distinguished himself as a farmer, and became an outstanding and eloquent . . . — — Map (db m206970) HM

15 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Rollis Block — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

Standing at this spot in 1893, you would have heard whinnying horses and seen bustling activity at the North West Mounted Police stable. That year the police detachment moved from Fort Normandeau to the new community of Red Deer, and they built . . . — — Map (db m206882) HM

16 ► Alberta, Red Deer County, Red Deer — Snell-Dodds Block — Red Deer Historical Walking Tour —

Looking toward Ross Street on your right, you see the beautiful sandstone structure of the Greene Block. In front of you, the historic brick building connects with the one beside it, stretching all the way down to the corner. These three buildings . . . — — Map (db m206972) HM