Mapping the Literary Geography of 1920s Calgary: A City-building Story
Schedule
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
707 - 13 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, Alberta T2R 0K8 | Calgary, AB
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A century ago, Calgary was considered a “city of romance” — a unique and storied place brimming with literary inspiration. Join author and public historian Shaun Hunter at this free evening talk as she explores how the city captured the imagination of writers and other city builders during an overlooked decade in Calgary’s history. Navigate the past and present of Calgary at Lougheed House in collaboration with Calgary Institute for the Humanities! This Spring, Mapping History: The Calgary Atlas Project brings the CIH Atlas Projects maps to life. Each map is carefully crafted by local historians, authors, and artists and will be on display throughout the House alongside original art pieces and artifacts. accompanied by a series of guided walks, House tours, workshops, and more!
Visit Lougheed House every Friday-Sunday from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm from April 2nd until May 17th to explore the exhibit or dive deeper by registering for a guided tour, workshop, speaker night, and more!
Inspired to explore Calgary through new eyes? Pick up a copy of any of the maps on display from the gift shop and prepare to get to know the city in a whole new way!
When: April 23, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, doors at 6:30 pm
Where: Lougheed House (707 13th Ave SW, Calgary)
Cost: FREE – registration required
Ready to step into the map? Visit https://www.lougheedhouse.com/mappinghistory.
About Calgary Institute for the Humanities (CIH):
Created at the University of Calgary in 1976, the CIH has a proud history of supporting research excellence in the humanities for 50 yeas. One of their key works is the Calgary Atlas Project, which seeks to recover crucial stories about Calgary’s past and present, stories that illuminate in surprising ways the character and diversity of the city. Forgotten or overlooked stories from Calgary’s history are mapped onto the city’s geography, highlighting significant sites, events, and people in Calgary’s past. Ultimately the project will produce eighteen to twenty maps, spanning the earliest moments Maof habitation and settlement to the latest re-developments in the East Village.
About Lougheed House:
Lougheed House was built in 1891 by Senator James A. Lougheed and his wife, Lady Isabella Hardisty Lougheed. Over its long life, the House evolved to meet the needs of a changing city and world. After a decade-long, citizen-led restoration, the House opened to the public as a museum in 2005. Today, the House and Gardens are an immersive historic site and vibrant community hub.
History comes to life through permanent and temporary exhibits, themed house tours, compelling speaker series, and hands-on, inquiry-based school group programs.
The House builds community through free and low-cost community programs like trivia nights, craft workshops, artisan markets, and Santa Comes to Lougheed House.
A proud backyard to our Beltline community, the gorgeous Beaulieu Gardens welcome 100,000 people (and numerous neighbourhood pups) every year.
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