Welcome to the Local History Collection at the Central Library where our
city’s heritage comes alive in more than 40,000 books, pamphlets, magazines, maps,
clippings files, and photographs. From the early frontier to new frontiers of the
21st Century, each page tells a story of real places and real people. It's a
history that's sometimes funny, sometimes tragic, always
fascinating.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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The Local History Room is on the 4th floor of the Central Library
- Photocopiers, microfiche and microfilm readers, Internet and library catalogue access
- Ask a local history question by phone or e-mail.
- Phone: (403) 260 –2785
- E-mail: hum1@calgarypubliclibrary.com
- Paid research services are available through Business Information Services (403) 260-2712.
HOURS
- Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no phone reference
service)
THE CALGARY HERITAGE TRIANGLE
- The Calgary Heritage Triangle is the Calgary
Public Library, the Glenbow Library and Archives and the City
of Calgary Archives. All are located within easy walking
distance of each other. These organizations collect and
preserve Calgary's heritage to ensure it is accessible to
Calgarians. Download the brochure (PDF)
to find more information and maps to these locations.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES:
Cemetery Records |
Obituaries and Death Notices | Directories and Phone Books |
Homestead Records | Local Histories |
Maps, Atlases and Place Names
| Gazetteers and Place Names |
Metis Records |
Newspaper Clippings
Files | Newspapers|
Voters Lists|
Heritage Organizations
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