Early construction of Arts and Education and Science and Engineering buildings, 1958<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-1-compressed1-1024x780.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/i>University of Calgary Archives 98.127_200.02<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nThe University of Calgary is well known today, but its beginnings are modest. It started as a branch of the Edmonton-based University of Alberta<\/a> back in 1946, and for many years was in a different location than it is today \u2014\u00a0construction at the school\u2019s current site didn\u2019t begin until 1958.<\/p>\nArts and Education and Science and Engineering buildings, 1960<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-2-compressed-1024x475.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a092.076_1.01<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nWhat a difference two years can make! Newly constructed buildings at the current University of Calgary site officially opened on October 10th, 1960. Campus grounds were still under construction at that time. <\/span><\/p>\nUniversity of Calgary campus, 1966<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-3-compressed-1024x613.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a082.009_1.09<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\nThe University of Calgary separated from the University of Alberta in April 1966, <\/span>reportedly with \u201clittle fanfare,\u201d<\/span><\/a> though the occasion\u00a0was marked by a speech from President and Vice-Chancellor Herbert S. Armstrong. As the picture above shows, by that time the university was really starting to take shape \u2014 pictured above are the MacKimmie Library Block, Calgary Hall, Science A and Science B buildings and the administration building. <\/span><\/p>\nMacKimmie Library Block, 1967<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-4-compressed-1024x791.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\nA closer look at the MacKimmie Library Block. Named after Ross MacKimmie, its <\/span>exterior was completely changed<\/span><\/a> in 1975, just over 10 years after its completion.<\/span><\/p>\nUniversity Theatre, Physical Education building and residences, 1968<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-5-1024x686.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a095.010_1.01<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\nA view of the University of Calgary campus from the roof of the Science B building.<\/span><\/p>\nMacEwan Hall, 1968<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-6-compressed-1024x813.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nImage: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a082.009_2.09<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\nLieutenant Governor Grant MacEwan was there to cut the ribbon at the opening of MacEwan Hall in 1967. This photo shows the building just after its completion. Nicknamed \u201cMac Hall,\u201d the building was expanded in the 1980s<\/a>, then rebuilt a decade and a half later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nConstruction of Mathematical Sciences and Social Sciences buildings, 1969<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-7.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a098.127_200.02<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\nThere was a construction boom<\/a> at the University of Calgary from 1965 to 1969, and this photo helps illustrate just how many buildings went up during that time. Pictured are the Mathematical Sciences and Social Sciences buildings, but others completed in the period include the Engineering building (blocks C and D), meteorological station and the Kananaskis Hall and Rundle Hall residences. <\/span><\/p>\nAdministration building atrium, 1970<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-8-compressed-989x1024.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a082.011_6.59<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\nThe administration building was one of the first constructed at the University of Calgary. While it may look peaceful in the photo above, it was the site of controversy in 1996 when a smoking ban <\/span>raised the ire of 500 smokers<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\nConstruction of Health Sciences Centre, 1971<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-9-compressed-1024x805.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a098.127_200.09<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nThe Health Sciences Centre officially opened in 1973, with Premier Peter Lougheed presiding<\/a>. The University of Calgary\u2019s first class of MDs graduated at the same time. <\/span><\/p>\nUniversity of Calgary campus, 1981 <\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-10-compressed-1024x704.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a001_1.05\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\nThis 1981 photo of the University of Calgary campus shows how much the school grew in the 15 years following its separation from the University of Alberta. Buildings pictured include the Reeve Theatre, Dining Centre and Rundle and Kananaskis halls.<\/span><\/p>\nScurfield Hall, 1985 <\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-11-compressed-986x1024.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a084.005_43.35<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nScurfield Hall is still under construction in this photo, but it\u2019s already looking impressive. The building opened in 1986, and these days some of the cheapest parking on campus<\/a> is located in a lot just across from it.<\/p>\nConstruction of Olympic Oval and MacEwan Student Centre, 1986<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-12-compressed-1024x667.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a098.127_200.18<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\nThe University of Calgary campus underwent a big change in mid-1980s, when construction of the Olympic Oval began. It was the first covered speed skating dome in North America, and was ultimately used in the 1988 Winter Olympics. To date, 261 long track and 30 short track world records have been set there<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\nUniversity of Calgary campus, 2001<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-13-1024x887.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a084.005_88.24<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n
![\"university](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/university-of-calgary-1-compressed1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: <\/i>University of Calgary Archives 98.127_200.02<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n The University of Calgary is well known today, but its beginnings are modest. It started as a branch of the Edmonton-based University of Alberta<\/a> back in 1946, and for many years was in a different location than it is today \u2014\u00a0construction at the school\u2019s current site didn\u2019t begin until 1958.<\/p>\n Photo: <\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a092.076_1.01<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n What a difference two years can make! Newly constructed buildings at the current University of Calgary site officially opened on October 10th, 1960. Campus grounds were still under construction at that time. <\/span><\/p>\n Photo: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a082.009_1.09<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n The University of Calgary separated from the University of Alberta in April 1966, <\/span>reportedly with \u201clittle fanfare,\u201d<\/span><\/a> though the occasion\u00a0was marked by a speech from President and Vice-Chancellor Herbert S. Armstrong. As the picture above shows, by that time the university was really starting to take shape \u2014 pictured above are the MacKimmie Library Block, Calgary Hall, Science A and Science B buildings and the administration building. <\/span><\/p>\n Photo: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n A closer look at the MacKimmie Library Block. Named after Ross MacKimmie, its <\/span>exterior was completely changed<\/span><\/a> in 1975, just over 10 years after its completion.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a095.010_1.01<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n A view of the University of Calgary campus from the roof of the Science B building.<\/span><\/p>\n Image: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a082.009_2.09<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n Lieutenant Governor Grant MacEwan was there to cut the ribbon at the opening of MacEwan Hall in 1967. This photo shows the building just after its completion. Nicknamed \u201cMac Hall,\u201d the building was expanded in the 1980s<\/a>, then rebuilt a decade and a half later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Photo: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a098.127_200.02<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n There was a construction boom<\/a> at the University of Calgary from 1965 to 1969, and this photo helps illustrate just how many buildings went up during that time. Pictured are the Mathematical Sciences and Social Sciences buildings, but others completed in the period include the Engineering building (blocks C and D), meteorological station and the Kananaskis Hall and Rundle Hall residences. <\/span><\/p>\n Photo: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a082.011_6.59<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n The administration building was one of the first constructed at the University of Calgary. While it may look peaceful in the photo above, it was the site of controversy in 1996 when a smoking ban <\/span>raised the ire of 500 smokers<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n Photo: <\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a098.127_200.09<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n The Health Sciences Centre officially opened in 1973, with Premier Peter Lougheed presiding<\/a>. The University of Calgary\u2019s first class of MDs graduated at the same time. <\/span><\/p>\n Photo: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a001_1.05\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n This 1981 photo of the University of Calgary campus shows how much the school grew in the 15 years following its separation from the University of Alberta. Buildings pictured include the Reeve Theatre, Dining Centre and Rundle and Kananaskis halls.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo: <\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a084.005_43.35<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n Scurfield Hall is still under construction in this photo, but it\u2019s already looking impressive. The building opened in 1986, and these days some of the cheapest parking on campus<\/a> is located in a lot just across from it.<\/p>\n Photo: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a098.127_200.18<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n The University of Calgary campus underwent a big change in mid-1980s, when construction of the Olympic Oval began. It was the first covered speed skating dome in North America, and was ultimately used in the 1988 Winter Olympics. To date, 261 long track and 30 short track world records have been set there<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n Photo: <\/span><\/i>University of Calgary Archives\u00a084.005_88.24<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\nArts and Education and Science and Engineering buildings, 1960<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nUniversity of Calgary campus, 1966<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMacKimmie Library Block, 1967<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nUniversity Theatre, Physical Education building and residences, 1968<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMacEwan Hall, 1968<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nConstruction of Mathematical Sciences and Social Sciences buildings, 1969<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAdministration building atrium, 1970<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nConstruction of Health Sciences Centre, 1971<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nUniversity of Calgary campus, 1981 <\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nScurfield Hall, 1985 <\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nConstruction of Olympic Oval and MacEwan Student Centre, 1986<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nUniversity of Calgary campus, 2001<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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