The Royal Hotel
One of Calgary's Earliest Hostelries
Calgary, Alta., De 22/88 to Elora, Ont. (backstamp)
The Calgary town strike is from the first full circle hammer and is just two months after the proof strike date shown in Paul Hughes book.
The Royal Hotel, built by James Reilly (see corner card) in 1884 was located on the southeast corner of McTavish (now Centre) Street and Stephen (now 8th) Avenue. Originally a wooden structure, it was rebuilt in 1905. The hotel was shut down in April, 1912 for not operating in accordance with City of Calgary regulations.
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