Located at 364 Argyle Street, the Palmer-McLellan Building stands as a three-storey brick structure with a flat roof, nestled in the traditional industrial heart of Fredericton, just a stone’s throw from the railway station.

The building’s significance lies in its testament to the rapid growth and triumph of the John Palmer Company, one of Fredericton’s paramount industries. Originally known as the John Palmer Company tannery, it gained prominence as a producer of high-quality footwear catering to diverse clientele. Later rebranded as Palmer-McLellan, the company garnered recognition for crafting superior footwear under the Moose Head Brand label.

Constructed in 1913, this building served as a factory and tannery, furnished with top-of-the-line machinery to meet the company’s requirements. However, the escalating demand for their products led to the need for expansion of the factory in 1920.

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