In 1891, Gallagher relocated, this time to Edmonton, also located in the then-Northwest Territories.
He had been intrigued with the fact that majority of the territory's wheat and vegetable crops came from the Edmonton area, and scenting a business opportunity, decided to settle there.
Purchasing a lot for his business less than 24 hours after arriving in Edmonton, Gallagher established with Calgary based businessman, William Roper Hull, the Gallagher-Hull Meat Company, a wholesale and retail butcher.
Incorporated on January 6, 1900, the establishment was a two-storey brick building located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, from which the establishment relied on for its freshwater supply.
It contained rooms for slaughtering the animals, storage, butchering and preparation of the meat.
Offering a variety of different proteins, such as veal, beef, lamb, turkey, chicken, goose, and pork, the business rose to become the largest of its kind in the developing city of Edmonton, producing over 200,000 pounds (91,000 kg) of meat per year by the turn of the century.
He would operate the establishment until his retirement in 1911.
He also had interests in the brick industry, founding and serving as president of a local brick company.
In 1891, Gallagher relocated, this time to Edmonton, also located in the then-Northwest Territories. He had been intrigued with the fact that majority of the territory's wheat and vegetable crops came from the Edmonton area, and scenting a business opportunity, decided to settle there. Purchasing a lot for his business less than 24 hours after arriving in Edmonton, Gallagher established with Calgary based businessman, William Roper Hull, the Gallagher-Hull Meat Company, a wholesale and retail butcher. Incorporated on January 6, 1900, the establishment was a two-storey brick building located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, from which the establishment relied on for its freshwater supply. It contained rooms for slaughtering the animals, storage, butchering and preparation of the meat. Offering a variety of different proteins, such as veal, beef, lamb, turkey, chicken, goose, and pork, the business rose to become the largest of its kind in the developing city of Edmonton, producing over 200,000 pounds (91,000 kg) of meat per year by the turn of the century. He would operate the establishment until his retirement in 1911. He also had interests in the brick industry, founding and serving as president of a local brick company.
Cornelius Gallagher (Canadian politician)