When I arrived at Edmonton’s Queen Elizabeth II Building, I was struck by this lovely view of the nearby Alberta Legislature. Inside, from my seat at the 2024 Alberta Heritage Awards Ceremony, it formed the perfect backdrop to the speaker’s podium. Just as the Legislature’s dome faded from view with the setting sun, it suddenly… Continue reading 2024 Alberta Heritage Awards
Month: September 2024
The Surprising Firehall — Part 2: Archival Discoveries
In addition to its unusual orientation, beautiful architecture, and unique interiors, Calgary’s Fire Headquarters building intrigued me for yet another reason: its sandstone. Was it possible that this stone, like that of so many other Calgary buildings, had come from Glenbow Quarry? Over the past 15 years, I had not been able to locate a… Continue reading The Surprising Firehall — Part 2: Archival Discoveries