Calgary apartment for sale was built by a Titanic survivor and is 114 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 8th St. SE, apartment 206 sits in the gorgeous McGill Block in Inglewood and is currently listed for $324,900.
The building was opened back in 1911, and the apartment holds one bedroom and one bathroom across over 500 square feet of living space.
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Albert Dick was a prominent Calgary businessman who survived the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912. The structure was later reworked by architect and former Alderman Jack Long.
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The space has been completely redone according to its listing. It features massive south-facing windows that flood the unit with natural light, wide-plank engineered hardwood floors, a designer kitchenette with quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry, a Sub-Zero fridge, and new appliances.
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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!
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If you are looking for more real estate to peep at in Calgary, check out this $2.4 million home on the market that has an underground tunnel.
You can view the full listing for this historic Calgary apartment for sale online.