Heritage Calgary sounding alarm over several ‘at risk’ historic sites
Global News
Over the next several weeks, Heritage Calgary will be highlighting seven properties in the Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources it considers potentially at risk.
Several historic buildings across Calgary are at risk because of disuse and potential redevelopment, according to an advocacy group that stewards the city’s heritage resources.
Over the next several weeks, Heritage Calgary will be highlighting seven properties in the Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources it considers potentially at risk in an effort to raise awareness of the loss of heritage buildings.
None of the seven buildings has historic designations.
“Just seeing more development in Calgary as things start to get back into that boom cycle,” Heritage Calgary CEO Josh Traptow said. “Typically in boom cycles we see more heritage at risk of being demolished.”
The list of sites considered potentially at risk by Heritage Calgary includes:
Tuxedo Park School – 130 28 Ave NE
Condon Building – 1609 14 St SW
Balmoral Bungalow School – 223 18 Ave SW