Life in the Neighbourhood. Then and Now Day 2

So right across from the apartment building in yesterday's shot is the Oliver building.
The Oliver Building sits on the site of what was once the family home of Frank Oliver.
While Frank was in Ottawa serving as a Member of Parliament the house served as Government House for Alberta's Lieutenant Governor.
The Oliver family lived here until 1943.
The house was eventually torn down in 1957

[Diana]

Such a charming old house, not so sure about the new building though ;-)

[Susie]

An interesting history behind the facade

[Chris H]

Once again I prefer the old it has much more charm.

[Bep]

I agree with the above. The old building has so much character.

[Valerie Chesney]

What a gorgeous & charming old home......

[Lou Ann]

A beautiful old home, with so much history. Another loss of an architectural treasure. Oh my.

[Babs]

Oh no how sad, always a sad day when historic buildings are torn down.

[Sandra Wilson]

cool flashback!

[Jane Anderson]

I remember when El Paso, TX, tore down its neighborhood of old Victorians to make way for the Interstate. I was just a little girl with thoughts to myself, but it made me very sad to pass by there.

[Diane]

Really interesting photos and history.

[gloria jones]

Great comparison shots and history...It's a shame that such neat homes are torn down.

[Allison Williams]

A great contrast. Love the vintage feel of the top image.

[Margaret]

I agree - it's a shame all the beautiful old homes are disappearing in the way of progress. That old home had such character.

[Jean]

The old home looks so wonderful. Too bad the new building had no interesting architecture.

[Richard Hickey]

Cool collage.

[Pat Knowles]

Rather a shame that house looks very stylish & I always wonder if there us any regret after they have replaced with a new modern soulless building!

[Lynne Hart]

Such a shame such a lovely old house has had to go. I understand that life goes on and change happens, but they do not construct properties with the same flair as they used to. Loving this series of then and now collages from you.

[Ivan]

Yes, sad, poor replacement. Nice history, thank you.

[KWind]

Another great comparison.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Times sure have changed for that spot. Good comparison!

[bkb in the city]

@ludwigsdiana Diana it certainly is not much to look at

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@susie1205 Susie glad you like it

[bkb in the city]

@chrisiow Yes Chris it certainly does

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@gijsje Bep it certainly does

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@happysnaps Valerie glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@louannwarren Lou Ann a huge loss

[CC Folk]

Interesting history. Again, I prefer the older version.

[bkb in the city]

@ludwigsdiana Me either Diane

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@susie1205 Susie glad you like it

[bkb in the city]

@chrisiow Chris it certainly does

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@gijsje Bep most old buildings do

[bkb in the city]

@happysnaps Valerie it certainly was

[bkb in the city]

@louannwarren Lou Ann it is a huge loss

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@onewing Babs very sad indeed

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@inspiredbynature Sandra glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@janeandcharlie Jane it is very sad when this happens

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@eudora Diane glad you enjoyed this one

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@seattlite. Gloria it is a huge shame

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@allie912 Allison glad you enjoyed this one

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@keenamateur Margaret old homes usually do

[bkb in the city]

@jernst1779 Jean that would make it easier to take

[bkb in the city]

@agedrunner Thanks Richard

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@happypat Pat that is a very good question

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@lhart Lynne glad you enjoyed this one

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@ivan Ivan you're welcome

[bkb in the city]

@kwind Thanks Kim

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@olivetreeann Thanks Ann

[bkb in the city]

@gardenfolk I do too