Downtown Commercial in Calgary in Calgary Metropolitan Region, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Calgary City Hall / Hôtel de ville de Calgary

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

1. Calgary City Hall / Hôtel de ville de Calgary Marker

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[English] Completed in 1911, this building reflected the city's urban aspirations during its pre-1914 development boom. Designed by Regina architect William M. Dodd in the Romanesque Revival style often favoured for large municipal halls in the late 19th century, it was constructed of Calgary's distinctive local sandstone. Its lofty clock tower, prominent round-arched entry and extensive decoration made it an imposing visual symbol of community progress. It is the only surviving regional example of the monumental civic halls erected in several Prairie cities before 1930.

[Français] Achevé en 1911 cet édifice témoigne des aspirations de Calgary pendant sa première période de grande croissance avant 1914. Son architecte, W. M. Dodd de Regina, choisit le style néo-roman caractéristique des grands hôtels de ville de la fin du XIX^e siècle et se utilisa le grès distinctif de la région. La grande tour d'horloge de cet édifice, sa porte proéminente en plein cintre et ses motifs décoratifs nombreux en font le symbole de l’évolution de la communauté. Il constitue le dernier exemple des nombreux hôtels

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de ville imposants construits dans les Prairies avant 1930.

Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada/Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 51° 2.755′ N, 114° 3.466′ W. Marker is in Calgary, Alberta, in Calgary Metropolitan Region. It is in Downtown Commercial. Marker is on Macleod Trail Southeast just south of 7 Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the southwest corner of the Calgary City Hall grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Macleod Trail Southeast, Calgary AB T2G 5E6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Calgary World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Calgary City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Raoul Wallenberg Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); This Cairn is Erected to Commemorate the Following (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Cathedral Church of the Redeemer

Calgary City Hall /<br>Hôtel de ville de Calgary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

2. Calgary City Hall /
Hôtel de ville de Calgary Marker

(looking northeast • Calgary City Hall in background)

(about 180 meters away); North-West Travellers Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Doll Block (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calgary.

Regarding Calgary City Hall / Hôtel de ville de Calgary. National Historic Site of Canada (1984), Alberta Provincial historic site, and Municipal Historic Resource (1990/04/17).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Calgary City Hall

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1. Calgary City Hall. Wikipedia entry:

The four-storey building was constructed with a steel structural frame supporting the Paskapoo Sandstone exterior, which became a common building material in the city following the Calgary Fire of 1886, with the sandstone sourced from the Bone and Oliver Quarry. Originally the structure served as the headquarters of the Calgary Police Service from 1911 to 1914, with 15 jail cells occupying a portion of the ground floor. Additionally, the building contained the city's court room which was conveniently located on the ground floor adjacent to the police department.[

(Submitted on July 23, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Calgary City Hall (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

3. Calgary City Hall (southwest elevation)

(marker is visible near bottom left)

2. Heritage Rehabilitation of Historic City Hall. Calgary website entry:

Between 2016-2020, Calgary’s 109-year old Historic City Hall underwent an extensive exterior heritage rehabilitation. It is the only surviving city hall from its time in Western Canada, and it has been restored to a condition intended to serve Calgary for another 100 years.

(Submitted on July 23, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Calgary City Hall Clock Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

4. Calgary City Hall Clock Tower

Calgary City Hall (<i>south elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

5. Calgary City Hall (south elevation)

Calgary City Hall / Hôtel de ville de Calgary (<i>west/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

6. Calgary City Hall / Hôtel de ville de Calgary (west/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 23, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.