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Nov. 09, 2020 | Tyler Difley

Historical Home Spotlight: Phillips Residence

Year of Construction: 1928

Address: 8539 48th Ave N.W.

Community: Bowness

Architectural Style: American Colonial Revival

Cody Stuart / CREB®Now
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Feb. 28, 2020 | Cody Stuart

My Neighbourhood: Bowness

Inhabited by First Nations people long before settlers had notions of calling the banks along the Bow River home, the Bowness/Montgomery area has a history that predates most communities in Calgary.

Bowness would later become one of the city's first satellite communities, complete with its own streetcar line, as part of a scheme by landowner John Hextall to develop an exclusive suburb "in a natural scenic setting of great beauty."

The Harry Boothman Bridge. Photos, Cody Stuart / CREB®Now
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March 05, 2018 | Tyler Difley

Bridging the gap

A crash course in Calgary bridges

Most Calgarians probably don't stop to think about the city's bridges every time they cross over them by car, by bike or on foot. However, many of these important structures have interesting backstories or architectural designs that make them special.
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June 30, 2015 | CREBNow

Northwest niches

Communities of Bowness, Montgomery retain small town charm, big city amenities


Nestled along the Bow River in the city's northwest, the communities of Bowness and Montgomery each enjoy storied histories dating back to the turn of the 20th century.


Even today, their modern-day transformations from towns to neighbourhoods are far from complete, with ongoing development redefining expectations of life in Calgary.
Before the First World War, Bowness was a "suburb perfect" vision of Englishman John Hextall, the visionary behind Bowness Park.


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