Galt Gardens is one of the oldest green spaces in Lethbridge, established when the plans for the downtown were laid out over one hundred years ago. This area in the city core—between 1 and 3 Avenues and 5 and 7 Streets—was set aside by the Galt family in 1885 as a central square for the new urban centre.

ArticleAndrew ChernevychNovember 1, 2022Galt Gardens, The Galts, Lethbridge, Downtown Lethbridge, History, history, History This Week, history this week, Lethbridge historyComment

Lethbridge’s Hidden Coffee House Gem: The Inn Purple

The Inn Purple was a coffee house for young adults that was open from 1967 to 1968 in Lethbridge. It was a place where teens and young adults could go to hang out, listen to music and dance without drugs, alcohol or their parents.

ArticleBobbie FoxOctober 14, 2022Archives, Exhibit, Exhibition, history, Lethbridge, Downtown, Downtown Lethbridge, Inn Purple, Exhibitions, Exhibits, exhibits, exhibit, Coffee, Music Comment

The MacDonald Block

The MacDonald Block is one of few buildings that have held a vintage advertisement and withstood the test of time. One hundred and twenty-five years’ worth of local business have held a place in this building at 302 5 Street South.

ArticleAndrew ChernevychJuly 26, 2022Galt Museum & Archivessouthern Alberta, City, City of Lethbridge, City Planning, MacDonald Block, Lethbridge, Downtown, Downtown Lethbridge, Lethbridge historic buildings, building preservation, Lethbridge Buildings, Building, historic buildings in Lethbridge, historic buildingsComment

Over the Years: How Transit Encourages Access to Lethbridge Culture

Public transit is an ever-evolving part of life within the local community, and free or inexpensive access to local culture is crucial. Much like the streetcar initiative over a century ago, an innovative transit project called cultureLINK is launching in Lethbridge this summer.

Of Historic Buildings and Jaywalking

ArticleBelinda CrowsonJune 16, 2011City of Lethbridge, Downtown LA, Downtown Lethbridge, Lethbridge history, jaywalking, viable downtown Comment

Galt Gardens -- An Educational Resource

ArticleBelinda CrowsonOctober 15, 2010Downtown LA, Downtown Lethbridge, Galt Gardens, Galt MuseumComment