This building in Gladstone, in the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone, is the oldest-known building in town. Built in the late 1870s at the junction of Saskatchewan Street and James Avenue as a general store for J. A. Davidson, it was purchased in 1881 by the Galloway Brothers as their first store. Eight years later, it was purchased by the Knox brothers, moved to its present site, and used for a furniture store. In 1904, it was taken over by the Merchants Bank and renovated extensively. It was later used as a bakery.
Davidson Building (July 2017)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Davidson Building (February 2026)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.22603, W98.95117
denoted by symbol on the map above
Historical Buildings of Gladstone, Self Guided Tour, Gladstone: Gladstone Theatre Courtyard, 2007.
We thank George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 3 April 2026
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