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Featured Home: Riley Lodge, Calgary AB

As some of you may be aware I am in the process of writing a book on historic interiors of Alberta. As I gather information and take photographs of these houses I will share some of their photographs with you.

This is a wonderful house located in Calgary Alberta. About 20 years ago, the city of Calgary decided to widen one of its major roads, so homes on either side of the road were torn down to make room for this expansion. Finally realizing the significance of its heritage resources, the city offered the house to the people they felt would be true stewards of this property that was once the home of one of Calgary's prominent families. The current owners were chosen and they have spent the last 20 years restoring what was once a derelict building into the home you see today. The interior, true to its late Victorian roots, has been featured in several movies. Here are some pictures of the home. Enjoy!

A front view of Riley Lodge

A wintry front view of Riley Lodge.

 

 

 

 

 

Photographs of the Interior Rooms:

A wonderful kitchen From the parlour to the entrance
A great kitchen with harvest table. From the parlour to the vestibule
A place to curl up and read Part of the owners' collection of Art Nouveau vases
Typical Victorian taxidermy in the den An antique lamp illuminates a corner
A view from the parlour to the entrance A view into the parlour from the dining room
Arts & Crafts wallpaper everywhere! Victorian colors abound.

Written By Johanne Yakula

Sources: From Times Past Antiques and Interiors

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