Bergman

Bergman, now a residential area in Edmonton, began developing in 1910 with the discovery of coal seams, leading to the establishment of coal mining activities. The area was originally part of the Village of Beverly, named after the Town of Beverly in Yorkshire, England, and became a town by 1914 as the population reached 1,000. Growth in Beverly, and subsequently Bergman, was closely tied to the coal industry until the last mine closed in 1952. The following year, the Beverly Bridge was constructed, enhancing connections and supporting Beverly’s transformation into a residential suburb for workers in emerging local industries. Rapid growth continued until Beverly, with a population of 9,000, amalgamated with the City of Edmonton in 1961. Bergman, located in the northeast part of the former town, saw significant residential development, particularly in its southern part during the 1950s. However, it wasn’t until 1974 that municipal services extended to the northern part, triggering a new wave of development in the 1980s, with nearly half of Bergman’s homes built during this period. The neighbourhood honours Gustave C. Bergman, the first Mayor of the Town of Beverly.