1901 Bull Sale

Keith Holmes

This mural was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1901 bull sale.

Photos by Jason Stang / Stang Photography

About this work

This mural was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1901 bull sale. Sixty-four head of purebred cattle were sold through the first bull sale held by the Territorial Purebred Cattle Breeders Association on April 12, 1901. Entries from the Shorthorn breeders outnumbered the combined entries from Hereford, Aberdeen Angus, Galloway and Red Poll breeders. S.A. Paisley of Lacombe was the auctioneer for the sale held at Victoria Park’s Frontier Stables. The average price was $85.17.

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Title
1901 Bull Sale
Type
Mural
Materials
Paint
Date
2000(Install)
Creator
Keith Holmes(Artist)
Interest holders
Alberta Cattle Breeders AssociationCalgary Stampede

Location & access

North West Corner of the Agriculture Building

11 Agriculture Trail SE

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2G 5A2

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Last updated July 2, 2026

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1901 Bull Sale

Keith Holmes

This mural was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1901 bull sale.

Photos by Jason Stang / Stang Photography

About this work

This mural was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1901 bull sale. Sixty-four head of purebred cattle were sold through the first bull sale held by the Territorial Purebred Cattle Breeders Association on April 12, 1901. Entries from the Shorthorn breeders outnumbered the combined entries from Hereford, Aberdeen Angus, Galloway and Red Poll breeders. S.A. Paisley of Lacombe was the auctioneer for the sale held at Victoria Park’s Frontier Stables. The average price was $85.17.

Details

Title
1901 Bull Sale
Type
Mural
Materials
Paint
Date
2000(Install)
Creator
Keith Holmes(Artist)
Interest holders
Alberta Cattle Breeders AssociationCalgary Stampede

Location & access

North West Corner of the Agriculture Building

11 Agriculture Trail SE

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2G 5A2

Publicly accessible
Google Maps

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