Category: Historic

Dance card with pencil

Dance card filled with names. Found in Lady Lougheed’s bedroom during restoration of Lougheed House.

Invitation to a garden party with the Prince of Wales

Invitation to a Garden Party at Lougheed House. To have the honour of meeting the Prince of Wales, and Sir James and Lady Lougheed. 14 September 1919.

J.J. McHugh and Lady Lougheed at the Stampede

The date is likely 1925 when the Oldtimers’ hut was opened in the fairgrounds – a corner of this building’s veranda can be seen. The buildings behind  are […]

Garden party at Beaulieu

This photo was likely taken during the 1919 garden party that was attended by the Prince of Wales.

Lady Strathcona

Lady Strathcona (Isabella Sophia Hardisty Smith) married Donald Smith, who later became Lord Strathcona.

Richard Hardisty, chief factor, HBC

Belle’s uncle, Richard Charles Hardisty.

Eliza Hardisty

Belle’s aunt, Eliza (McDougall) Hardisty.

Dick Hardisty

Dick Hardisty, Belle’s younger brother. He was killed in action at the Battle of Batoche in 1885.

Map of Calgary

Calgary, as it was when James Lougheed and Isabella Hardisty first arrived in Calgary.

Lady Lougheed’s silver tea service

Lady Lougheed’s silver tea service with monogrammed ‘L’ on tea pot.

Miss Davis’ School

Richard Hardisty Sr. and Marguerite Sutherland

Belle Hardisty’s paternal grandparents.