Downtown Commercial in Calgary in Calgary Metropolitan Region, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)
The Lancaster Building ~ 1911
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2022
1. The Lancaster Building ~ 1911 Marker
Built by James Stuart Mackie a pioneer businessman, who came from England in 1882 and was Calgary’s Mayor in 1901. Designed by James Teaque the Edwardian skyscraper was one of Calgary’s first major office buildings. Completion however was delayed until after World War I and it was opened in late 1918. The building has remained with the descendants of J.S Mackie and was renovated in 1978 by the third generation.
Erected by The Junior League of Calgary.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 51° 2.75′ N, 114° 4.108′ W. Marker is in Calgary, Alberta, in Calgary Metropolitan Region. It is in Downtown Commercial. It is on 8 Avenue Southwest just west of 2 Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, at the left/west edge of the front facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary AB T2P 1C2, Canada. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The View (within shouting distance of this marker); The Builders (within shouting distance of this marker); The Palace Theatre / Le Théâtre Palace (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Great White Way (about 150 meters away); The T. Eaton Co. Limited (about 180 meters away); The Buildings (about 180 meters away); The Meeting Place (about 210 meters away); T.C. Power & Bro. (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calgary.
Also see . . .
1. 100 Years of the Lancaster Building: One of Calgary's Pioneering Steel-Frame Skyscrapers.
Scottish-born owner and developer J.S. Mackie hired Victoria architect James Teague to design one of the first major steel-frame skyscrapers in Calgary. He devised an Edwardian Commercial style building treated(Submitted on May 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)with brick pilasters, a prominent cornice, and a terra cotta base. By 1918, the building was open, and by 1939, it accommodated over 150 firms and 1,000 employees. Also known as the Mackie Block, the building's official designation was inspired by the House of Lancaster, one of the primary participants in the bloody English civil conflicts throughout the 15th century that developed into the War of the Roses.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 20222. The Lancaster Building ~ 1911 Marker(marker is on left/west side of front entrance)
2. The Lancaster.
The Lancaster building in the core of downtown Calgary is known for being the city’s first high-rise tower. Originally constructed in 1919, it has considerable historic value. The Edwardian-style 9-story building was originally designed by James C. Teague, and is a composite concrete and steel structure with a brick and terra cotta façade. 10th-floor penthouse offices were added during a renovation in the 70s.(Submitted on May 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2022
3. The Lancaster Building
(south/front elevation)
(south/front elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,234 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
