Many of the cenotaphs built in commonwealth countries resemble "The Cenotaph" in Whitehall, London. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, it was as a memorial specifically for those who died in World War I. The Calgary Cenotaph and accompanying benches, were added in 1928, at the west end of the Memorial park. The Calgary Cenotaph (1928) recalls the original ideas of the original "The Cenotaph" in Whitehall, London, but differs slightly. Dedicated to the soldiers who died in both World Wars. As it was built prior to World War II, the front and back were amended with "and 1939 - 1945", and a longer sword blade, to include those that died in the second world war. The wreaths are draped around the Cenotaph, instead of the circular wreaths which were hung on the front and back of the original. The main difference though is the addition of the crown and sword which may be in reference to the Alberta troops also known as "Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)". The shape of a cenotaph is based on three circles or arcs. The base is only partially above ground, and (symbolically) goes deep into the earth. While the sides of the column create two arcs that meet up high in the sky.
Calgary, Alberta
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Monuments
Inscription
Those who died 1914-18 and 1939 - 1945
Visitor information
Location
Calgary Cenotaph
1221 2nd Street SW
Calgary
Alberta
Calgary Cenotaph
1221 2nd Street SW
Calgary
Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 51.04112
Long. -114.06909
Lat. 51.04112
Long. -114.06909
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Calgary Cenotaph in Central Memorial Park
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