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The History of Sandstone in Calgary
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After a massive fire in 1886, Calgary officials recommended that major civic and religious buildings be constructed out of Paskapoo sandstone, rather than wood. Builder complied and the "Sandstone City" was born. In this episode, Dominic and Kesia learn speak with historian Harry Sanders about the quarries around the city, where the labour came from and the push to save these buildings in the 1960's.
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