Calgary’s Lougheed House once belonged to one of the province’s most wealthy and politically influential families, but has since become a perfect metaphor for the changing times in Alberta.
The mansion, located in the Beltline district of Calgary, was built in 1891 as the home of James Alexander Lougheed, an early advocate for the oil industry.
But despite its ties to conservative politics and the energy sector, the home has constantly reinvented itself to survive the times. Now it’s a national historic site, a museum and cultural hub – and its latest exhibit is “Roar: Exploring Queer History and Gender Identity.”
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