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Last update January 2009 - go to the bottom for the latest

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There is news of two historic 'Cushing' buildings in the Beltline, formerly featured buildings on the website. Go here for more of the history: http://www.calgaryheritage.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=14

The George Cushing residence in Victoria Crossing (below left) was most recently the home of Voodoo computers ( see this April 2007 FFWD story on Voodoo and its relationship to the building http://www.ffwdweekly.com/Issues/2007/0426/cover.htm ). In June a new tenant moved in, www.foresters.biz.

The house and the now-empty lot to the north is being marketed as a "Historic Building and Development Site" - the concept drawing on the sales material shows the house preserved. Kudos to the owner and the realtors for making heritage preservation part of the selling feature.

NEW There is presently a development application for the lot and building. See the post below.

Updated! Here is a link to a pdf of the sales information:
http://library.barclaystreet.com/Property_Folders/bc1/Office/bp475/Documents/1313_centre_street_sw.pdf

New! Here is a link to a pdf of the lease information, including interior images of the Cushing House:
http://library.barclaystreet.com/Property_Folders/bc1/Office/bp475/Documents/1313_centre_street_lease.pdf

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The Cushing lumber company building on 10th Avenue SW recently got a facelift and is now the home of the Cafe 80/20 (summer 2007) as well as Personal Best Seminars, which has owned the building and kept it in great shape since 1992. (below right - new photos soon1)

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April 18, 2007

There is a development application in for the site of the historic Cushing house in Victoria Crossing. See above ^^for information about a proposal for the site that may or may not match this application. Let's hope it does and that the house is safe! More information as it becomes available...

April 29, 2007: There is an article in FFWD this week about the house's relationship to Voodoo Computers. See the link in the post above ^.

DP2007-1212
Community: BELTLINE
Address: 1313 CENTRE ST SW See file for additional addresses
Applicant: Form 3 Design
Description: Retail & Office Building
Gross Building Area (M2): 972

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Good news! After a few years of being vacant, the George Cushing house on Centre Street SW has been leased by a financial services organization: http://www.foresters.biz/

See above for more about the Cushing house

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The Cushing house is up for sale again. Barclay Street realty.

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The historic Cushing house is now home to a fashion store. This is a great opportunity to look inside the historic house that has been an office for so long. CHI is particularly interested in this house as it was researched by the Beltline Communities and CHI, and presented by CHI to be added to the City's heritage inventory.

Info from the Jan 2009 newsletter of the Victoria Crossing BRZ. www.vcrossing.com

Welcome Oksana’s Special Events Fashion

Over the years the historic
Cushing House has seen many
uses - from a stately residence for the
Cushing family to the home of Voodoo
Computers, one of Calgary’s
original high tech computer manufacturers.

We now welcome Oksana’s,
a womens special events fashion retailer,
to this historic home.

Formerly used as office space,
this gorgeous house is now open to the
public and is well worth the visit.
Equally gorgeous is Oksana’s
stunning collection of evening
gowns and party attire.
The shop also has a tasteful selection
of sparkly jewelry and accessories
ranging from centerpiece items
to those ideal as fi nishing touches
for your special outfit.
The only thing that won’t stun
you about your visit to Oksana’s
is the prices. High fashion doesn’t
have to mean high budget and Oksana’s
collection represents amazing
value for those looking for
unique designs.

Oksana’s Special Events Fashion
is located at 1313 Centre Street SW.
Phone: (403) 532-9882.
Hours of operation:
Tue - Fri: 11 am to 7 pm
Sat: 11 am to 5 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 5 pm
Closed on Mondays