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designated a municipal historical resource in 1987
and is operated by the Edson Cultural Heritage
Organization (ECHO).
103 years after opening its doors, the Red Brick has
become the town’s cultural cornerstone, complete
with an art gallery, 141 seat theatre, dance
studios, permanent art collection and a classroom
museum. www.redbrickartscentre.com
Photo by Giles Merriott www.365photography.com
Switzer' e s
Drug Stor
Built in 1913, the Red Brick was one of Edson’s first
schools and continued to serve the children of
Edson until 1967 when it was closed down. It then
become a bus barn for the school division but
when a new facility was opened in the 1980s, the
future of the Red Brick was uncertain.
A campaign to save the building started in
1985 and succeeded when the building was
Switzer’s Drug Store
An independent pharmacy that
prides itself on friendly
personalized customer service.
The oldest family-owned
business in Edson!
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Original Store in 19
istrict
Serving Edson & D
Since 1912
Harvey A. Switzer - founder of the
drug store - opened January 12, 1912
et
224 - 50
Street
780-723-4666
50th Stre Edson
224-
66
Phone: [phone]
Celebrating 105
years of service
www.gallowaystationmuseum.com
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