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Red Deer & District Archives, Alberta
Meat Market, [ca. 1910-1920], P127. |
Red Deer & District Archives, Alberta
Meat Market, October 1931, P126. |
Alberta Meat Market 4921 - 48 Street | Statement of Significance - Alberta Meat Market
In 1911, Sam Wilson and Fred Anquetil opened the Alberta Meat Market. In April 1912, John Teasdale purchased Mr. Anquetil’s share of the business. In 1927, John Teasdale became the sole owner of the Alberta Meat Market. From 1912 until 1954, the business was located in the Hamilton Block at 5211 Gaetz Ave.
In 1919, at the age of 15, Ed Barrett started work as a meat delivery boy for the Alberta Meat Market. In 1951, Mr. Barrett entered into a partnership with John Teasdale, and in 1952, Ed Barrett became the sole owner of the business following the death John Teasdale.
In 1954, Ed Barrett had a new building constructed at 4921 48 Street for the Alberta Meat Market. When the new building was opened, the Red Deer Advocate stated that it was “as smart a butcher shop as you will find anywhere in the province”.
The Alberta Meat Market was closed in 1964. Since then the building has housed numerous businesses including the Red Deer Trading Centre, Adanac Electronics Sales and Service, McCools Crafts and Hobbies, Little Shop of Flowers and Balloons and Records to the Rafters.
Ed Barrett was very active in community affairs, and in 1961 he was elected as a City Alderman. In 1965, Ed Barrett became Mayor, a position he held until 1974. Barrett Park, Barrett Drive and Barrett Place are all named after Ed Barrett.
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