1898- 1910

Here at the museum we have a lot of stories and documents turned in that need to be read through and typed on to the database so that they can be shared with you. The stories are always a good read, however some stick out in my mind. This particular section is a list of Assets that the Magrath Board of Trade in 1911 made. One hundred years later and I believe we have added to that list.

Here it is, enjoy!


A Few of Magrath Assets- 1898-1910This list of assets of the Garden City were compiled by the Magrath Board of Trade in 1911.

1. The officers of the Board of Trade consisted of President - D.H. Bingham, Vice President - S.R. Wright, Secretary - D.W. Bingham
2. Magrath has a new Town Hall which cost $8,000.00.
3. Magrath has vast coal mines which only lack the capital to yield enormous profits to the investor.
4. Magrath has a splendid new building erected for school costing $40,000.
5. Magrath has a Brass Band and athletic association and a Public Library will soon be established.
6. Annually Magrath holds one of the best Fall Fairs in the province conducted under auspices of the Agricultural Society.
7. Magrath has a population of 1,500 people and is but nine years old.
8. Magrath is situated on the main line of the A.R. & I, (Alberta Railroad and Irrigation Company) and is an important centre of traffic.
9. Magrath has a printing and publishing house which issues a weekly paper and does all kinds of commercial printing in first class style.
10. Magrath has been styled the “Garden City of Southern Alberta” for within her boundaries are shade and ornamental trees and vast numbers of small and large fruit trees and bushes.
11. Magrath has excellent church advantages.
12. Magrath holds the Magnificent $125 silver cup offered for the best barley grown in the province.
13. Magrath has many good substantial business concerns including department stores, confectionery stores, meat markets, hardware, boot and shoe service, harness and leather goods, restaurants and hotels.
14. Magrath has a modern brick and tile works.
15. Magrath has a first class telephone service both local and long distance.
16. Magrath’s located directly in the path of the famous Chinook winds which gives it a climate even in the deaths of winter more desirable than semi-tropical Florida??
17. Magrath has two up-to-date lumber yards.
18. Magrath has three blacksmith shops and iron works.
19. Magrath is a prime livestock district of Alberta.
20. Magrath has numerous well-kept lawns and beautiful residences.
21. Magrath is the shipping point of all the big ranching concerns situated south and southwest of.