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Old 06-18-2010, 07:45 PM   #123
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One of the prettiest buildings Calgary's had imo. It's a shame it was torn down, especially to be replaced by a drab 70's style building that's there now. Sure would of looked nice alongside the Grand Theatre, as well as the HBC building and that old church which are lucky enough to still stand. This isn't it's best picture, but you can get an idea how impressive it was.




Imagine it there today.




Edit: Sorry. For those that don't know, this was the Calgary Herald building.
The building across the street (white cladding) to the west was equally nice IIRC and was re-clad in the 70s.
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