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Similar to my post in the "Unbuilt" thread - I found the following historical articles regarding Calgary's road transportation system I thought everyone might be interested in. These are all from the "Calgary In The News" publications I found on the 4th Floor of the Central Library...

Similar to my post in the "Unbuilt" thread - I found the following historical articles regarding Calgary's LRT system I thought everyone might be interested in. These are all from the "Calgary In The News" publications I found on the 4th Floor of the Central Library: And lastly - The...

One more from 1979: and to finish off - 2005ish: That's it - that's all I got! Although I also found some interesting stuff regarding Calgary roads & LRT that I'll post in the Transportation section.

And to finish off - here is a shwack of skyline photos from 1978 through 1983: A similar view from summer 2025: 1981-82 1983 (I used to have a color version of this one too :-( :

I didn't find anything specifically on the FCC banking hall at the base other than it's mentioned in some of the articles. I agree - I always thought it was impressive. I like both Bankers Hall designs - the reflective glass version and the PoMo one that was built. I always liked the concept...

And we'll give McMahon some love too - was going to be expanded to 50,000 for the 1988 Olympics. I used to have a color version of this but alas it's gone. There were also a couple proposals for a domed stadium around this time - BC Place was the darling of CFL stadiums and every city wanted a...

Here is some interesting articles on the development & construction of the Saddledome. Kind of melancholy now that it will be torn down: Color version: The Grand Opening:

How about some "Future Skyline" info from a 1979 perspective: .... and a 1981 perspective: This is from 1982 listing all the projects to be completed in 1982, 83 & 84 (and Bankers Hall in 1985): Here is another article with a list from around that time: And a picture of the model for...

Original Eaton's Center: Rendering from 1986/87 - I think this is the 50 storey gold version DougB is referring to:

Some early plans for the Eau Claire lands that we are still trying to fill: A 50 storey tower for Dome Petroleum was part of the Eau Claire plan: Eventually we got the Canterra Tower here thank goodness:

And some miscellaneous other projects: Plaza 75: Calgary Centre - second taller tower: Atco Tower: 4 towers proposed for the empty lots along the rail line on 9th Ave by Marathon Realty: Victoria Square - this is on 2 lots where Stampede Station, Nuera/Alura & Sasso/Vetro are (and...

And here is info on Bay Park Plaza - 2 towers of 63 storeys each - where Brookfield Place was eventually built:

And Cascade/McIntyre Plaza - 66 storeys:

I agree Surreal. Carrying on - here is more on the original proposal for Bankers Hall:

Okay - Lets start with First Canadian Centre (BMO) 2nd tower of 64 storeys:

Has anyone visited the "Calgary Story" area at the south end of the 4th Floor at the Central Library ? If you haven't, I highly encourage you to do so. I went searching for a book I knew existed called "Opportunity In Calgary" from 1981 (Call No. 330.9712338.OPP) and stumbled upon a...

Glad to hear the City is doing something to support reuse of the Bay building - don’t want to lose this one. Edit: I quoted the wring article but you get the idea.

Should have made it 45 storeys

I am boycotting Imperial (Esso) just as a personal choice, I know it’s less than a drop in the ocean. They were the last major oil company to move their headquarters to Calgary back in the day and then they decided to build a suburban campus rather than a downtown tower. Always irritating 😡

Thanks for the update - great news. 👍🏼