History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1928 vs. 2018
Cenoptah Dedication for WWI Soldiers
1928 – A decade after the end of the First World War, thousands of Calgarians made plans to attend the unveiling and dedication of Memorial Pa...
History of Calgary - Then & Now - 1885 and 1912
1885 – Population of 500
2012 – Population of 1.1 million
2016 - Population of 1.3 million
In 1885
In February of 1885, Jack Ingram was officially named as the first police chief ...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1975 vs. 2020
Industrial Tragedy
1975 - Some of you may be old enough to remember that fateful day here in Calgary more than 40 years ago now. While there were many good things that happened this ...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – Centre Street Bridge
Quick Facts
Built in 1916
Concrete and steel construction
Renovations performed in 2001
Four lions – two north, two south
Historical YYC structure...
Some Key Events in Calgary's History that Would Change its Skyline Forever (With Photos)
Calgary has come a long way since the day that it was founded by Éphrem A. Brisebois and his team of North West Mounted Police (NWMP) officers back in 18...
History of Calgary – 35 Years of Change
Almost four decades ago, Calgary`s downtown skyline did not include as many skyscrapers or trees as it did today. Several condominiums and office buildings like the Bow Tower, Suncor Energy Centre, Cen...
Calgary Skyline Centennial Comparison - 1924 vs. 2024
Calgary’s skyline has been anything but static since the turn of the century.
Considering the amount of proposed projects now under construction or in review, it seems that the city is p...
History of Calgary – 70 Years of Change
1944 – Tallest building: Palliser Hotel at 12 storeys
2014 – Tallest building: Bow Tower at 58 storeys
In 1944, the Fairmont Palliser Hotel reigned supreme as the tallest building...
Calgary Police Service`s History and Other Fun Facts
The Calgary Police Force (CPS) was founded on February 7th, 1885. The first police chief was named Jack Ingram and he supervised two other constables.
With a salary of $720.00 a year, som...
The History of Our Beloved Prince’s Island Park
Calgary has long been known for its abundance of green spaces found all over the city ranging from small community playgrounds to extensive river parks.
One of the latter that is well known to...