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“From inner-city parks and schools to century-old homes, the city’s planning committee will consider the designation of five iconic properties as municipal historic resources Wednesday. Hoping to preserve their legacy as enduring hallmarks of Calgary’s development history, the committee will forward its recommendations for city council to finalize next week.”
— The Calgary Herald
Government of Canada Announces National Historic Designations: Ottawa, March 27, 2018 CNW – Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, announced the designation of 12 new nationally significant persons, places and events that helped define Canada’s history.
These new designations reflect the rich and varied history of our country. They bear witness to our country’s defining moments and illustrate its human creativity, evolving values and cultural traditions.
This new designation includes Calgary’s own Reader Rock Garden, such a long-awaited honour … We’re elated!
“I am very proud to recognize some of the persons, places and events that have shaped our country. Designations can recall moments of greatness and triumph or cause us to contemplate the complex and challenging moments that helped define Canada today. By sharing these stories with Canadians, we hope to foster better understanding and open discussions on Canada’s history.”
The Honourable Catherine McKenna
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada
Original News Release can be viewed at: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/government-of-canada-announces-12-new-national-historic-designations-678068053.html
Mr. Reader’s family is also thrilled about this news too. David Peacock, Reader’s great-grandson commented that: “Most of the time, plants just grow silently. It is lovely that in the Reader Rock Garden, plants are currently growing much more loudly with newspaper articles and television coverage of this honor. We are all immensely proud of this National Historic Designation!”
Cobblestone Artistry
Pink Ladyslippers
Come Along With Me
Pasqua
Small Friend
Adonis Sunbathing
Babbling Falls
Perfect in White
Alluring Stone Steps
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Ornamental Rhubarb
To the Cafe
Tiny Resident
Almost Tropical
Fresh Cooking Fills the Air
Along the Driveway
Resting Spot
Closer to the Driveway
At The High Rockery
Arnebia-echioides
Ornamental Rhu & Barberi
Hops on the Pergola
Hops
Painted Tongue
Wee Beauty
So Many Pathways
Cool Fungi
Telekia
Fern Detail
In Nana's Garden
Also in Nana's Garden
Brilliant Blue
View from the Veranda
Brockington's Lawn
So Fragrant!
Sea of Peonies
A Special Resident
Watchful
Fairybells
Peaceful Seating
Rest Stop
The House Beckons
Berry Delightful
Yellow Ladyslippers
Dancing Slippers
Along the Steps
Electric Blue Gentian
Driveway Border
The Neoclassical Arch
Day Retreats Gracefully
“A proposal to designate Reader Rock Garden as a municipal historic resource, as well as Confederation Park in the city’s northwest, will go before a city committee on Wednesday.
The Calgary Heritage Authority has determined the property to be significant for its intricate and elaborate design, involving rock elements, pathways, trees, water features and many planting beds and garden areas. The spot also includes the restored Reader house, containing Reader’s Garden Café. ”
— CBC