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

The Clarence Block ~ 1900

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

1. The Clarence Block ~ 1900 Marker

Inscription.
This neo-classical structure was designed by William Dodd, architect of Calgary’s City Hall, and erected in 1900 of machine cut sandstone. Owned by Senator James Lougheed and named after one of his sons, the building once housed the offices of Lougheed and his partner, R.B. Bennett, later Prime Minister of Canada. Conversion from the offices to retail use occurred in the early 1970’s.

Erected by The Junior League of Calgary.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 51° 2.741′ N, 114° 3.87′ W. Marker is in Calgary, Alberta, in Calgary Metropolitan Region. It is in Downtown Commercial. Marker is on 8 Avenue Southwest west of Centre Street South, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the southwest corner of the subject building, facing 8 Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary AB T2P 1B3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stephen Avenue / L'avenue Stephen (a few steps from this marker); Lougheed Home (a few steps from this marker); Molson Bank ~ 1911 (within shouting distance of this marker); T.C. Power & Bro. (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Meeting Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudson's Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The Buildings (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Imperial Bank of Canada ~ Ca. 1910 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calgary.

Regarding The Clarence Block ~ 1900.

From "Historic Downtown Calgary" walking tour brochure:
A fire on Christmas Day 1900 razed the original 1890 rough sandstone Clarence Block, owned by Senator James Lougheed and named for one of his sons. The block was rebuilt and reopened in February 1901. It at one time housed the law office of Lougheed and his partner, R.B. Bennett, later Prime Minister of Canada; as well as Max Aitken (Lord Beaverbrook) and John E. Brownlee, premier of Alberta from 1925-1935.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2022

2. The Clarence Block ~ 1900 Marker

(looking north across 8 Avenue Southwest • marker is mounted on left/west corner)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.