Community History: Parkdale, N.W. Calgary |
1960-1999 |
1962 Construction of St. Bernard's Church |
- This was the first development west of 37th street. |
1965
Construction of the Foothills Hospital
completed
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1966 Construction of the former Motor Vehicles Licensing Building and the Public Works and Supplies & Services building |
1970s Developer who owned the esparpment between St. Andrews Heights and Parkdale (14 acres) proposed development |
- The City and Parkdale residents opposed development. |
- After intensive legal and political battles, the developer decided against proceeding. The City purchased the land from the developer and converted it into a park area. |
1970 Shaganappi Trail was built along the west end of Parkdale |
1977 Point McKay convert from a drive-in theatre to a townhouse/high-rise appartment community |
1983 The current Community Association building constructed in April |
- Replaced the original building, which was constructed in 1955. |
- Total cost was $700,000, 1/2 of which was paid by the Community Association, the other 1/2 was covered by a provincial grant. |
1987 Crowchild Trail was expanded to 6 lanes |
- Sound walls were extended. |
- The Riley house was bought and moved to its current location in Parkdale. |
- Some housing along the west side of Crowchild Trail demolished. |
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A photograph of the Riley Lodge, built by Alfred Riley along Crowchild Trail in 1911. The house was moved in the 1980s, as a result of the widening of Crowchild Trail, to its present location in the community of Parkdale. |
1990s Vacant lands adjacent to the old Motor Vehicles Branch become available for development |
1990s The Lazy Loaf Cafe moved into the old Plumber's Shop |
1990s The City of Calgary built an extensive park system along the Bow River corridor |
- The communities of Point McKay and Parkdale have increased access to recreational activities. |
- Point McKay and Parkdale citizens must deal with increased people and traffic in their communities. |
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