Built in 1911, this was Calgary's central Library until 1963. It was declared a Provincial Historic Site in 1976 and restored in 1977 to reopen as a branch library and art gallery. It was designed by the Boston firm of McLean and Wright, and constructed with local sandstone by Scottish masons. Inside is a marble staircase, mahogany trim and moulded plaster ceilings.

This view is facing northeast, and is remarkably sharp considering that the photographer had just fallen off his bicycle on ice left by freezing rain, and was seeing two of everything. We do not recommend this as a photographic technique. (back)