Life in The Neighbourhood. Then and Now

So today l went for a photo walk in the Oliver Neighbourhood. It is named a prominent Edmontonian, Frank Oliver. Politician, businessman and newspaper editor
This set of photos shows the McDougall Mansion built by John A. McDougall. After being in the family for many decades it was sold and became an orphanage. My friends father lived in this home for a number of years.
The bottom shot is the building that is there today

[Jane Morley]

Have to say I prefer the old building. Pity it is no longer there.

[Diana]

The old building has so much more charm.

[Susie]

Lovely old building. i wonder how many others have gone and been replaced like this. An interesting catalogue of change

[Valerie Chesney]

I so like your "then & now" comparison shots...Like the others I prefer the lovely old building...

[Babs]

How sad that the old building has been demolished and replaced with what looks like average apartment accommodation.

[Lou Ann]

I too am sorry the original home could not be saved. Even though the building today does look like it is well done.

[Merrelyn]

What a shame that the old building was demolished to make way for that.

[Jane Anderson]

I like both of these buildings, and I guess none can last forever. Even though the McDougall house is gone, the memories and stories remain.

[Wendy]

Thank you for telling us Edmonton's history. Always so fascinating!

[gloria jones]

Great photos and interesting history

[Chris]

yes, a shame but I suppose the original became uneconomic to run and repair. Interesting.

[Julie S]

I love the history you provide, thanks!

[Henri Russell]

What a beautiful building they tore down to build the new one. I also prefer the old one. Let's hope it was beyond saving Saving when it was torn down.

[Kathleen]

Loved the old building. Such character.

[KWind]

I like the older one better! Nice to see the differences.

[wendy frost]

Interesting history and obvious more money was to be made from the newer building to line someones pocket.

[Jean]

Striking contrast! Love the old building!

[Tina]

I think I like the old building

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Big changes on that property! Great collage!

[Chris H]

What a contrast much prefer the old.

[Lynne Hart]

Such a contrast between the old and the new. The mansion looks very grand.

[Suzie Townsend]

Great contrasts! I do prefer the old house but in the name of progress....

[Richard Hickey]

Cool picture.

[Candace]

Sigh.... progress!

[Diane]

Fascinating! Fav.

[bkb in the city]

@chimfa Jane it certainly would be nice

[bkb in the city]

@ludwigsdiana Yes Diana it certainly is

[bkb in the city]

@susie1205 Susie far to many buildings have been lost

[bkb in the city]

@happysnaps Valerie glad you like it

[bkb in the city]

@onewing Babs it is very sad

[bkb in the city]

@louannwarren Lou Ann it would have been very nice to keep it

[bkb in the city]

@merrelyn A huge shame

[bkb in the city]

@janeandcharlie Yes Jane very true

[bkb in the city]

@farmreporter Wendy glad to share it

[bkb in the city]

@seattlite Glad you like them

[bkb in the city]

@gooner46 Chris not sure for the reason

[bkb in the city]

@jshewman Julie glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@henrir Henri l am not sure

[bkb in the city]

@ladykassy46 It was a nice one

[bkb in the city]

@kwind Glad to share it

[bkb in the city]

@wendyfrost Very true

[bkb in the city]

@jernst1779 Jean glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@tstb13 Tina glad you like it

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Thanks Ann

[bkb in the city]

@chrisiow Me too

[bkb in the city]

@lhart Lynne it certainly was

[bkb in the city]

@stownsend Yes Progress

[bkb in the city]

@agedrunner Thanks Richard

[bkb in the city]

@ribbet9 Yes progress

[bkb in the city]

@eudora Thanks Diane for the comment and the fav

[CC Folk]

I prefer the older building. :(
But, nice to see the before and after.

[bkb in the city]

@gardenfolk Glad you like it

[jennifer]

How different

[bkb in the city]

@jennyjustfeet Very different