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Mewata Armoury / Le manege militaire Mewata

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1. Mewata Armoury/Le manege militaire Mewata Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English] The scale and bold design of the Mewata Armoury exemplify the wave of national pride that greeted Canada's strong performance in the South African War. In western Canada this military enthusiasm led to a dramatic increase in militia enrolment and resulted in the construction of new drill halls and armouries on an unprecedented scale. Mewata Armoury, one of the largest and most fully equipped of its type, was built 1917-1918. For many years it has been the home of the King's Own Calgary Regiment and the Calgary Highlanders, both of which were established in 1910.

[Francais] Par ses dimensions et son plan audacieux, le manege militaire Mewata illustre la fierté avec laquelle le Canada a salué les exploits de ses fils pendant la guerre des Boers. Dans l’Ouest canadien, cet enthousiasme militaire a contribué à une forte croissance de l’enrôlement dans la milice, suivie d’un vaste programme de construction de nouveaux manèges. Báti en 1917-1918, celui-ci est l’un des plus grands et des mieux équipés. Depuis nombre d’années, il abrite le King's Own Calgary Regiment et les Calgary Highlanders,

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tous deux fondés en 1910.

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 this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 51° 2.773′ N, 114° 5.331′ W. Marker is in Calgary, Alberta, in Calgary Metropolitan Region. Marker is at the intersection of 11 Street Southwest and 8 Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling south on 11 Street Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 11 St SW, Calgary AB T2P 2C4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mewata Armoury (a few steps from this marker); Grace Dewis and boys in front of Mewata Armouries (within shouting distance of this marker); Remembrance Day Ceremonies inside Mewata Armouries, 1953 (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Central High School (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Sitting Eagle (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Site of Calgary's Original Court House (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Annie Gale (approx. 1.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calgary.

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2. Mewata Armoury/Le manege militaire Mewata Marker

1. Mewata Drill Hall / Calgary Drill Hall National Historic Site of Canada. Details about the building, which was designated a national landmark on June 22, 1989. (HistoricPlaces.ca) (Submitted on May 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Mewata Armouries. Wikipedia entry on the building, which is still used by local Militia Units. (Submitted on May 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.