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Calgary's Heritage Neighbourhoods
In the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers lies Calgary.
Incorporated in 1884 as the first town in what is now the province of Alberta, Calgary received city status in 1894.
While our city has come a long way with growth, continuous economic development and an increase of cultural diversity, it's always interesting to look back at where we came from. Here's a list of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods and how they have evolved.
Inglewood
Inglewood was established in 1875, preceding the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885.
Located less than four kilometres east of downtown Calgary, Inglewood is Calgary's oldest neighbourhood and has evolved into a dynamic community that blends heritage and industrial buildings with modern developments.
Some of the historic buildings you can find in Inglewood include Fire Station No.3, one of Calgary's first fire stations and Hunt House, the city's oldest standing building that is still located on its original site...
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