Blowey Henry was originally established in the Blowey Henry Building on the southeast corner of Jasper Avenue and Thornton Court in 1906. The Blowey-Henry building was a large four storey structure and was known as the largest furniture store in western Canada.

Dec 12, 1907 Newspaper Ad

At the rear of the warehouse was a stable which housed the horses for the horse drawn rigs. Teamsters in those days, were masters at loading the drags to bring merchandise to the warehouse.

In 1944, one of the most spectacular fires in Edmonton history, forced a move to 102 avenue and 109 street. Blowey-Henry operated from this site until 1986 at which time another move was made, also due to a fire. In 1990, they settled into their present location.

In this same time frame, Blowey-Henry dropped carpets and drapery, choosing to continue with furnishings only. In 1979 Blowey-Henry was purchased by their present ownership. Under the new ownership Blowey-Henry continued to operate and service their clients.

As Blowey-Henry moves forward now in their second century, we continue to build to our already proud heritage.