Completing a road trip during the spring season on the Canadian Prairies or even the Canadian Rockies doesn’t have to be difficult. Firstly, bring a change of clothing for every season, weather patterns can change at any given time and… Read More ›
Tag Archive for ‘history’
How a little piece of Roman Mythology made its way to Alberta…
Alberta is known for its numerous roadside attractions, the world’s largest perogy, the world’s first UFO landing pad, the world’s largest dinosaur, the world’s largest pysanka, etc., etc., and as Albertans, we are proud of our inimitable fascinations, besides, where… Read More ›
Perhaps one of Calgary’s most unique building transformations of 1913…
Once again, my habit of staying up late in search of distinctive historical buildings in Calgary has produce, yet another noteworthy gem, the St. Mary’s Parish Hall / CNR Train Station. This search directed me to the trendy neighbourhood of… Read More ›
The beavers may be gone, but the house still remains…
You have probably walked, biked, and possibly even parked beside this 137 year old wooden shack on numerous occasions, taking little notice of its dilapidated exterior, hidden under mature trees and various shrubs, withering away with each passing day. Designated… Read More ›
Slaughter houses, sawmills, and the Sundance Kid…..
9th Avenue SE, formally known as Atlantic Avenue and Whiskey Row, has been around since the early 1880’s; with the creation of this historic avenue came numerous industries, such as slaughter houses, sawmills, notorious hotels, saloons, and of course the… Read More ›
I love Calgary’s history, but…
Oh…I told myself I won’t do this; actually, I promised myself that I wouldn’t do this; yet, here I find myself doing the very thing I sore I wouldn’t do – complain, there I said it. I mean, I am… Read More ›
Weekly Photo Challenge – Home
In May of 1929, Al Capone was arrested on a concealed weapon charge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His sentence required him to stay in the Eastern State Penitentiary for one year. During that time he made his surroundings rather comfortable compared… Read More ›
“Camels in the Sagebrush”…Virginia City, Nevada…
“When the first camel contingent arrived in Virginia City, Nevada in 1861, their appearance was nothing short of sensational. People walking C Street were stunned at the sight, horses reared up; some men wondered if they had lingered too long at… Read More ›
“Only Yesterday” and only in Calgary…
As many of you know, I crave history, like dogs crave bones, so naturally I always head to the History section in bookstores. This is where I caress the numerous book spines that line the shelves, patiently looking for that… Read More ›
