1913 – The Southam/Herald Building, Calgary, Alberta
Architect: Brown & Vallance
Also known as the Southam building, it housed the Calgary Herald from 1913-1932. The Montreal architectural firm Brown and Vallance was hired to design a new building for the site, which would serve as the offices for the newspaper. They also designed the Canada Life Assurance Building at 301 8th Avenue Southwest. Construction on the Southam commenced in June 1912; the building opened on 13 December 1913. During the 1960s the exterior was ‘modernised’ removing much of the exterior decoration. Demolished 1972.
Published August 7, 2011 | Last Updated December 3, 2025

