These plaques are dedicated to the memory of the first branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, which was established in this building. The building was dedicated on 6 September 1922 and was rededicated on 4 April 1981 to the late members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 Memorial Plaques
Calgary, Alberta
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Inscription
[first plaque/première plaque]
CALGARY (ALBERTA NO. 1) BRANCH
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
[second plaque/deuxième plaque]
THIS PLAQUE WAS UNVEILLED ON SATURDAY APRIL 4, 1981, ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE RESTORED FAÇADE OF THESE PREMISES TO THE GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE MANY FORMER MEMBERS OF THE CALGARY (ALBERTA NO. 1) BRANCH, THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, WHO HAVE PASSED ON TO THEIR REWARD.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
Location
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 Memorial Plaques
116-7th Avenue SE
Calgary
Alberta
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 Memorial Plaques
116-7th Avenue SE
Calgary
Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 51.046739112705
Long. -114.06180008041
Lat. 51.046739112705
Long. -114.06180008041