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When the Canadian Pacific Railway pushed west in 1883, Calgary was essentially a mounted police post and trading center. With an influx of tourists, mainly en route to Canadian Pacific's Banff Springs hotel (now The Fairmont Banff Springs), a hospitality spot in Calgary was an essential link. As William Van Horne, General Manager of Canadian Pacific Railway, declared, "If we can't export the scenery, we'll import the tourists." This led to the building of one of the finest hotels in Calgary, Alberta.
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The Fairmont Palliser luxury hotel opened as The Palliser on June 1, 1914. The public areas were fitted with oak paneling, candelabras, marble columns and floors, handmade rugs and public art. Ice water, along with hot and cold running water, was available in the 350 guest rooms, which featured mahogany doors, brass beds and windows. Named after Captain John Palliser, who explored the area in the 1850s, the eight-floor building was enlarged in 1929.

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januk says:
Stunning effects!!!
Mar 15, 2011
Xguern66 says:
A stunning page with fantastic effects for this true regal old lady. Fascinating info. Well done.
Mar 14, 2011
milliec says:
Wow, I really need to learn how you do such amazing effects! This is fantastic!
Mar 14, 2011
zanthia says:
wonderful page sorry for copy n paste but its best i can do . thanks for your understanding
Mar 14, 2011
goodbye says:
great page and history
Mar 13, 2011
sugarpops says:
beautiful page & effects xx
Mar 13, 2011
debra 112233 says:
Terrific hotel and brilliant effects!!!
Mar 13, 2011
Mimi_ says:
Just superb+++ Love this grand ole lady - never stayed there but remember having many a fine dinner there :)+++
Mar 13, 2011
Pelle says:
Well Fran you mention Canadian Pacific Railway.I would so badly love a ride with it,but so far still a dream.
Your page is excellent and as always you add some terrific effects to your pages that makes me speechless,always scrapped with style,hence it is a joy to look at!!
Mar 13, 2011
scrapfiend says:
Love the page, and the info is fascinating.
Mar 12, 2011
   
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