Originally posted by jimH You wonder... what are these the remains of? Those bones of old buildings always make me wonder about their history. I like the shot, it is technically very good and in addition it poses some questions about the scene, that I'd like answered. Such as why are these wall standing, and why are they significant.
The ruins are fragments of Calgary's first hospital which was built in 1894. Although later generations tried to have it preserved as a historical building, it was demolished and several sections erected in this rather seedy downtown park, the site of the original building.
Here is another image from a section of what I assume was the main entrance:
-Joe