| Radio Block at 1215 - 1st St SW This
block was built in the period 1914 -1929 and was
named to recognize the first radio broadcast by
CFCN Radio in 1922. At that time 1st Street was
an important commercial corridor, which warranted
this construction during an otherwise depressed
period in Calgary's history.
We are standing across 1st Street looking
northwest at the buildings, which now house
entertainment businesses. And yes, that is the
tail of an aircraft sticking out of the wall to
the right. (back)
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