Thank you Calgary Herald. Over the holidays it is publishing the "Building Blocks" series of five articles about the historic development of our City. Online there are also photo galleries. I'll post links here. Also, pick up the Tuesday Herald for a City of Calgary calendar with a heritage theme.
Frontier fortunes and big dreams
After the North West Mounted Police created a fort on the banks of the bow, early communities became heart of city;
By Tony Seskus, Calgary Herald December 26, 2010
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/Frontier+f ... z19QRm2mzH
Bridgeland-Riverside has a colourful history
1901 to 1925:; Life in old city neighbourhood seems to go at slower pace
By Valerie Berenyi, Calgary Herald December 27, 2010
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Bridg ... z19QR9OAXt
Prairie 'swindle' now a bustling urban community
1926 to 1950: Search through local history books dispels the tall tales that surround Forest Lawn
By Valerie Fortney, Calgary Herald December 28, 2010 8:04 AM
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/B ... z19QQppui4
Building Blocks: Marda Loop filled need for rapid population growth
How our neighbourhoods shaped our city
By Stephen Hunt, Calgary Herald December 29, 2010
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainm ... z19cjiwCee
Braid: McKenzie Towne model set lofty goals
Self-sustaining experiment was alternative to urban sprawl
By Don Braid, Calgary Herald December 30, 2010
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Braid ... z19ck6Nav8