Date Range

1975-1985

Description Level

Item

Creator

A.E. Cross Studios

Physical Description

69.2 x 48.8 color photographic print

History Biographical

"Photo shows development of Garden about 1980. Print is matched with Summerday Scene. See P19900020090-GA for Lethbridge Brewery History. *UPDATE* In 2014 Collections Assistant Jane Edmundson conducted a survey of art objects. The following brief history of the Lethbridge Brewery Gardens was developed with information from the Galt Museum brochure 'Alberta's Pride: A History of the Lethbridge Brewery' and record P19900020032. The Brewery Gardens, located on the northwest hillside adjacent to the Sicks' Brewery, were designed in 1949 with the help of Dr. W.H. Fairfield, former superintendent of the local Dominion Experimental Farm. The Gardens were planted with the intention of keeping the hill from sliding, but became a tourist attraction, winning numerous awards. Initially the Gardens featured a centrepiece "6" in plants and flowers that were maintained by Head Gardener, Tom Jones. The Gardens were expanded in 1958 when more spruce trees were planted to form a windbreak, and again in 1965 when a rock garden and waterfall were installed. When the Brewery ceased operation in 1990, the City of Lethbridge took over the management of the Brewery Gardens."

Scope and Content

Color photographic print taken by A. E. Cross Studios of the Brewery Gardens in winter during their Christmas season display.

Accession No.

P19900020091

Collection

Archive

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