F. M. Thompson West End Store - Blairmore, AB
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 49° 36.549 W 114° 26.762
11U E 684505 N 5498308
A second store operated by the Thompson Family, this building was shared by their grocery store with a liquor store for many years. Today it is partially occupied, partially vacant.
Waymark Code: WMPDKX
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 08/13/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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F. M. Thompson West End Store
Constructed in 1922 by West Canadian Collieries, this unusual building is on an H-shaped plan with a one story extension to the east.

The first occupant of the retail portion of this building was the F. M. Thompson West End Grocery, in the west part. The Alberta Liquor Control Board store occupied the east part. Upstairs were the 'Margaret' residential apartments.
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Type of Marker: Cultural

Sign Age: Historic Site or Building Marker

Parking: Park right in front.

Placement agency: Crowsnest Heritage
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