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Victoria Park boasts many historic sites, all of which contribute to the area's rich history. Scroll down to learn more about the historical sites of Victoria Park.
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Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
Since it's beginnings as Calgary's first park location in 1889, the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, has come a long way. The actual event that we know today was originally started up in 1912 by Wyoming cowboy Guy Weadick, along with A.E. Cross, Pat Burns, A.J. Maclean and George Lane (The Big Four). Read more...
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Calgary General Hospital/Rundle Ruins
The Rundle Ruins, standing today at 12th Avenue and 6th Street SE, once stood as part of Calgary's first major General Hospital. The Calgary General Hospital was built in Victoria Park in 1884 and officially opened in 1885. Read more...
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Central Memorial Park
Central Memorial Park is the oldest surviving formal park in Calgary, started in 1885 as a gift to the city from the Government of Canada. Located along 12th Avenue, between 4th and 2nd Streets SW, the park is one of the last remaining Edwardian parks in Western Canada. Read more...
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Fairey Terrace
Fairey Terrace was originally constructed in 1905 by Frank Fairey. The complex, on 3 Street and 12th Avenue SE, is one of Calgary's earliest examples of row or terraced housing, which was popular just prior to WWI. Read more...
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Haultain School
Built in 1894 and originally known as South Ward School, this was the third sandstone school ever built in Calgary. Today, only the bungalow portion of the school is left from a 1964 fire, which destroyed the three-storey structure. Read more...
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Memorial Park Library
Throughout the years, this library has been a cultural centre for Calgary, housing the Natural History Society, the Calgary Arts Association and the University of Calgary. The building served as Calgary's Central Library until 1963 and now serves as a branch library. Read more...
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Old YWCA
In 1911, the Young Women's Christian Association of Calgary opened this facility to house young single women seeking accomodation in the city of Calgary. The building functioned in its original capacity until 1971, when the YWCA moved to its current downtown location. Read more...
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Pilkington Brothers Warehouse
This warehouse was constructed in 1913 by Pilkington Brothers, the British glass manufacturer. Recently, the building was renovated to restore its historic charm and to accommodate Critical Mass - a Calgary-based Internet marketing company. Read more...
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Sherman's Rink
In the early 1900's, this rink was the site for roller skating in Calgary, one of the most popular pastimes of the era. In 1915, the rink surrendered to a spectacular fire, and today the site is a children's playground, maintained by the City of Calgary. Read more...
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Victoria Park
Victoria Park is one of the oldest districts in Calgary, annexed in 1893. Since then, the area has experienced much commerical and residential activity, and it continues to grow as one of Calgary's most popular urban districts. Read more...
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