Municipal Register of Local Historic Places
Hutman's Store
Edmundston, New Brunswick
Also known as Jack I. Hutman & Sons Ltd., Jack I. Hutman & Fils Ltd
Photo of the Hutman's Store façade, taken in front Greco Pizza Donair.
Photo: Société hitorique du Madawaska.
- Recognized
- 2006
- By
- Local government
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Description
Hutman’s Store is a 2-story mercantile building located on Canada Road in downtown Edmundston.
Heritage value
Hutman's Store is designated a Local Historic Place for its longevity in Edmundston’s business life and for its architecture.
Hutman’s Store is recognized for its 70 years of operation in the Edmundston area. Since c1938, Hutman's Store has contributed to the city’s economic growth by selling clothing, shoes, and toys to the people of Edmundston. The store underwent its first expansion in 1949 and then expanded again in 1961. Hutman's Store stood out, and continues to stand out, for its incomparable customer service, provided by a dynamic team.
Hutman’s Store, originally built c1918 and designed by Robert Hammond, is a good example of a 2-story mercantile-style building. Its modest details include a parapet wall hiding the roof and period storefront design.
SourceSociété historique du Madawaska : site file : Magasin Hutman’s
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements that describe Hutman's Store as a whole include:
- large glass storefront;
- parapet wall hiding the roof;
- two-storey building with a flat roof;
- basement converted into store space;
- Hutman's sign attesting to its presence since 1940.
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Location
45 Canada Road, Edmundston, New Brunswick, E3V, Canada
47.36357° N, 68.32776° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.