Greyhound Bus Depot - Lethbridge, Alberta
N 49° 41.623 W 112° 50.390
12U E 367312 N 5506202
This heritage marker gives some history on bus transportation in Lethbridge and some information on the building itself, which is a retro looking art deco masterpiece.
Waymark Code: WM10GNB
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 05/05/2019
Views: 5
This building was built in 1939 in Art Deco style. Thankfully, the owners of the building have been sensitive to retaining the classic look.
According to the plaque on the side of the building, the waiting room originally included a lunch counter and soda fountain equipped with 26 modernistic air conditioned stools with red and green fabric seats as well as restrooms and showers.
Greyhound discontinued its bus service throughout Western Canada in 2018. No other bus company has taken up the service so the station is now empty. As of early 2019 it was for sale.
Type of Marker: Cultural
Sign Age: Historic Site or Building Marker
Parking: street parking in front of building
Placement agency: City of Lethbridge, Greyhound Canada, Lethbridge Historical Society
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