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  1. FCC1982

    Roads, Highways & Infrastructure

    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...
  2. FCC1982

    Calgary Transit

    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...
  3. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    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.
  4. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    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 :-( :
  5. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    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...
  6. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    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...
  7. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    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:
  8. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    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...
  9. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    Original Eaton's Center: Rendering from 1986/87 - I think this is the 50 storey gold version DougB is referring to:
  10. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    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:
  11. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    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...
  12. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    And here is info on Bay Park Plaza - 2 towers of 63 storeys each - where Brookfield Place was eventually built:
  13. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    And Cascade/McIntyre Plaza - 66 storeys:
  14. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    I agree Surreal. Carrying on - here is more on the original proposal for Bankers Hall:
  15. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    Okay - Lets start with First Canadian Centre (BMO) 2nd tower of 64 storeys:
  16. FCC1982

    Unbuilt Projects

    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...
  17. FCC1982

    Urban Development and Proposals Discussion

    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.
  18. FCC1982

    Plaza | 109m | 33s | Cantiro | GEC

    Should have made it 45 storeys
  19. FCC1982

    Urban Development and Proposals Discussion

    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 😡
  20. FCC1982

    Plaza | 109m | 33s | Cantiro | GEC

    Thanks for the update - great news. 👍🏼

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