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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Medicine Hat, Alberta

 
A. P. Burns House and Gas City Planing Mill Marker image, Touch for more information
By Cosmos Mariner, June 26, 2022
A. P. Burns House and Gas City Planing Mill Marker
1 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — A. P. Burns House and Gas City Planing Mill
On 1 Street Southeast (Provincial Highway 41A) 0.1 kilometers west of 6 Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
The A. P. Burns house and the Gas City Planing Mill originally stood where the courthouse extension and part of City Hall are now located. Arthur P. Burns arrived in Medicine Hat in 1901. He is best remembered as a local entrepreneur, real estate . . . Map (db m206637) HM
2 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Canadian Pacific RailwayLocomotives 1418 & 1424
On First Street (National Highway 41) at 6th Ave. SE, on the left when traveling east on First Street.
Presented to the citizens of Medicine Hat by Canadian Pacific this sixth day of July, 1985 A.D. The two Canadian Pacific locomotives (Units 1418 and 1424) are typical of the locomotives put in service by Canadian Pacific in the 1950’s. These . . . Map (db m205307) HM
3 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Central Motors, Empress Theater, Medicine Hat News
On 6th Street at First Street (National Highway 41), on the left when traveling north on 6th Street.
On this site facing Sixth Avenue, now occupied by the City Hall, once stood three buildings. A two-story brick and tile structure situated adjacent to the river was erected in 1914. The Medicine Hat News, which had previously operated from the . . . Map (db m205357) HM
4 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Courthouse
On 1 Street Southeast (Provincial Highway 41A) just west of 5 Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
Until 1892, when Medicine Hat became a separate judicial seat for the territorial District of Assiniboia, court officials travelled from the judicial headquarters in Fort Macleod to hear cases. The first local courthouse, a small and inexpensive . . . Map (db m206559) HM
5 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Dutch Canadian Society of Medicine Hat and District
On First Street (National Highway 41) at 6th Ave. SE, on the left when traveling east on First Street.
Dutch Canadian Society of Medicine Hat and District This monument was placed with everlasting gratitude to honor the men and women of the Canadian Forces who were involved in the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II on the occasion . . . Map (db m205303) WM
6 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Ewart Duggan House
On 1 Street Southeast (Provincial Highway 41A) just east of 4 Avenue Southeast (Provincial Highway 41A), on the right when traveling east.
This distinctive 1½ storey Victorian style red brick home was originally constructed in 1887 by H. C. Yuill on behalf of John Ewart and his wife to be, Jessie Herald, daughter of prominent pioneer Rev. James Herald. Mr. Ewart was a local . . . Map (db m206564) HM
7 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Fifth Avenue Memorial United ChurchConstructed 1911-1913/1931 — Municipal Historic Resource —
On 4 Street Southeast just west of 5 Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
A downtown landmark, Fifth Avenue Methodist Church was designed in the Arts and Crafts style by Medicine Hat architect William T. Williams and built by Lussier Construction Company. Opened in 1913, it featured large stained glass windows, red . . . Map (db m206986) HM
8 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Finlay Bridge
On 6th Avenue SE, 0.1 kilometers north of 1st Street SE (Provincial Route 41A), on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m196933) HM
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9 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Finlay BridgeCompleted in 1908 — Municipal Historic Resource —
On 6th Avenue SE, 0.1 kilometers north of 1st Street SE (Provincial Route 41A), on the left when traveling north.
Finlay Bridge is a vehicle and foot bridge that crosses the South Saskatchewan River, connecting the north (Riverside) and south sides (downtown) of Medicine Hat. It officially opened in May 14, 1908/ Finlay Bridge is named for William T. Finlay: . . . Map (db m196935) HM
10 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — First Street South Municipal Historic Area — Municipal Historic Resource —
On 1 Street Southeast just west of 4 Avenue Southeast (Provincial Highway 41A), on the right when traveling west.
The First Street South Municipal Historic Area is recognized as one of the oldest residential districts in Medicine Hat. The boundaries include the road right-of-way with views of the homes on both sides of First Street, from Fourth Avenue SE to . . . Map (db m206914) HM
11 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Hargrave Sissons Block and Grocery Warehouse AdditionConstructed 1901 and 1910 — Municipal Historic Resource —
On 2 Street Southeast just west of South Railway Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Hargrave Sissons Block is a two-storey brick structure designed in the Edwardian Commercial style. The Grocery Warehouse, a single-storey brick structure also in the same style, was added in 1910. The combined structure stands at a major . . . Map (db m206783) HM
12 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Historical Reflections
Near 1 Street Southeast (Provincial Highway 41A) just east of 6 Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling east.
The Indian people, living in close harmony with the land for thousands of years, referred to this beautiful river valley as "the place where the river comes closest to the mountains." The eagles that lived on the cliffs near Police Point provided . . . Map (db m206688) HM
13 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Hull BlockConstructed in 1912 — Municipal Historic Resource —
On 3rd Street Southeast at 6 Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street Southeast.
The Hull Block is a three storey, load-bearing brick structure designed in the Edwardian Commercial style. It features engaged brick pilasters, symmetrically placed upper level windows and pressed metal entablature. The ground floor brickwork has . . . Map (db m206785) HM
14 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Medicine Hat Flood Memorial
On First Street (National Highway 41) at 6th Ave. SE, on the left when traveling east on First Street.
On June 9, 1995 at 9:00 P.M., the south Saskatchewan River overflowed its banks and peaked at 9.8 meters (32 feet). Hundreds of people were affected by the "100 year" flood. Several families lost their homes. This wall is to commemorate that tragic . . . Map (db m205301) HM
15 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Medicine Hat Sherman Tank
On First Street (National Highway 41) at 6th Ave. SE, on the left when traveling east on First Street.
This Sherman tank is presented by the South Alberta Light Horse to the City of Medicine Hat in Canada's Centennial Year and is a memorial to the Men of the South Alberta Regiment who used them during the 1939 - 1945 War.Map (db m205308) WM
16 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Medicine Hat Veterans Memorial
On 1st Street SE (National Highway 41) at 6th Ave. SE, on the left when traveling east on 1st Street SE.
Dedicated To the Sons and Daughters of Medicine Hat and District Who Served With Their Majesties Forces to Preserve the Freedom Which We and Others Enjoy Originated by the Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Memorial Branch 12 Donated . . . Map (db m205310) WM
17 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Medicine Hat WW I 1914 - 1918 Veterans MemorialWW II 1939 - 1945 — Korea 1950 - 1953 Afghanistan 2008 —
On 1st Street SE (National Highway 41) at 6th Ave. SE, on the left when traveling east on 1st Street SE.
This monument is erected by their grateful fellow citizens, to the everlasting memory of those men and women of Medicine Hat and district who laid down their lives for their country on active service in the Great War Lest We Forget Middle . . . Map (db m205323) WM
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18 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Merchants Bank of CanadaConstructed in 1899 — Municipal Historic Resource —
On 2 Street Southeast just west of South Railway Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Merchants Bank of Canada is a two-storey brick structure with a cottage roof configuration and rectangular floor plan; hallmarks of the Georgian style. The façade features: a symmetrical storefront with large display windows and central . . . Map (db m206902) HM
19 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Monarch TheatreConstructed in 1911 — Municipal Historic Resource —
On 2nd Street Southeast just east of 6th Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling west.
An icon of Medicine Hat’s entertainment history, the Monarch Theatre is a two-storey Streamline Moderne-style building. Connected to buildings of similar scale and vintage, it is distinctive for its boxed massing, smooth stucco surfaces, and . . . Map (db m206913) HM
20 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — River Road — "Gunter's Folly"
On River Road Southeast, 0.3 kilometers east of 4 Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling east.
River Road was the brainchild of Allan Gunter City Engineer. Before his plan received approval, those in opposition to it dubbed it "Gunter's Folly," predicting that it would wash away and be a waste of taxpayers money. However, the plan was . . . Map (db m206575) HM
21 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Site of Medicine Hat's First Radio Station
On 1 Street Southeast (Provincial Highway 41A) 0.1 kilometers west of 6 Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
This is the original site of Medicine Hat’s first radio station “1270 CHAT AM.” CHAT AM signed on-air November 1, 1946 and continues to serve Medicine Hat and surrounding area. For the past fifty years CHAT AM has been broadcasting on a frequency . . . Map (db m206682) HM
22 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — St. John's Presbyterian ChurchConstructed in 1902 — Municipal Historic Resource —
On 2 Street Southeast at 5 Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west on 2 Street Southeast.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church is a brick and sandstone structure executed in Gothic Revival style with a prominent corner square tower and octagonal pinnacle which frame the main façade with its gothic arch windows. The front façade is largely . . . Map (db m206995) HM
23 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church / L'Église Catholique St. Patrick
On 2 Street Northeast just west of 2 Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
[English] Built in 1912-1914, this church is a fine example of the Gothic Revival style, long favoured for ecclesiastical design in Canada. Gothic Revival churches were inspired by those of medieval Europe in plan, composition, and . . . Map (db m206552) HM
24 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — The Potteries of Medicine HatAlberta's History
Near Southridge Drive Southeast just south of Trans-Canada Highway (Provincial Highway 1), on the right when traveling south.
Between 1912 and 1989 over a dozen different pottery companies operated in Medicine Hat and Redcliff. The availability of natural gas, suitable clay deposits nearby, and a location on the CPR mainline, were major factors in locating pottery . . . Map (db m205412) HM
25 Alberta, Cypress County, Medicine Hat — Toronto Street School
On 3rd Street Southeast just east of 4th Avenue Southeast (Macleod Trail Southeast) (Provincial Highway 41A), on the left when traveling east.
Central School was built in June of 1887 to accommodate the nearly 100 children of Medicine Hat. Built over six lots on Toronto Street at cost of $3,000, the school opened in 1889, with only the bottom portion of the building occupied. The school . . . Map (db m206574) HM
 
 
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