An apartment for sale in Calgary was built by a Titanic survivor and is over 110-years-old
An apartment for sale in Calgary has some wild history attached to it, with the building being constructed by a man who would go on to survive the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
Located at 812 8 St. SE, apartment 302 sits in the gorgeous McGill Block in Inglewood and is currently listed for $319,900.
The building was opened back in 1911, and the apartment holds two bedrooms and one bathroom across nearly 700 square feet of living space.
Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
Looking at the history of the building, Albert Dick built it and Dick was a prominent Calgary businessman who survived the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912.Ā The structure was later reworked by architect and former Alderman Jack Long.
Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
The apartment for sale is on the top floor, which is always a huge plus, as there are no upstairs neighbours stomping around!
It also has a sun-soaked open-concept layout with soaring ceilings and rich hardwood floors, while the kitchen has sleek stainless steel and black appliances, a smokey hex backsplash, glossy white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and pendant lighting.
Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
The apartment building is also nice and close to Bow River pathways, bird sanctuaries, and green spaces, perfect for enjoying nature and getting some steps in.
It’s also just a short distance away from the downtown core, so no fears of costly Uber trips home here!
Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
While we are on the topic of property, these five spots near Calgary are seeing house sales sink this year, and one Alberta city is seeing the second-highest rent price hike in Canada.
If you have some serious cash to spend on a house, a historic mansion in our city also just saw a $2,100,000 price drop.