The schedule for Historic Calgary Week (July 22-August 1) has not yet been posted, but here is information on the two tours that CHI is offering. Save the dates! And here is a link to where the full schedule will be posted:
http://www.chinookcountry.org/
Mid-Century Modern and More
From brick to brute concrete and curtain walls, the west end of downtown recalls "mid-century" Calgary and our transition from a small prairie city to a modern metropolis built on oil and gas wealth. The post-war Barron Building, the Elveden Centre “superblock”, the concrete waterfall landscape of Century Gardens, the striking Nova (Nexen) building, the landmark “Centennial Planetarium" and the venerable Kerby Centre will be some of the featured stops along the way. Join the Calgary Heritage Initiative and guest speakers as we explore the history and architecture of west downtown.
7 pm, Sunday July 24. Meet in front of 607 8th
Avenue SW, across from the Uptown Theatre (
note typo in address in some publications)
West Connaught - Beltline Tour
Sandstone schools, impressive churches, historic commercial areas, a scattering of century-old houses and other landmarks recall the history of this Beltline neighbourhood before it was overtaken by high rises in recent decades. Starting at the restored 1908 Central Collegiate Institute, the new home of the Calgary Board of Education, we’ll wend our way westward to the historic Calgary Lawn Bowling Club, where club members will tell us about its history. Join the Calgary Heritage Initiative and guest speakers for this stroll through west Connaught.
4 pm, Monday July 25. Meet in front of the Carl Safran Centre, 13th Avenue SW between 8th and 9th Streets.