My House - My House - My First Neighborhood - “Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to.” ~ John Ed Pearce For the first nine years of my life I lived at 1705 31st Street SW in Calgary, Alberta. From 1953-62 I lived there with my mother, father and sister Sandra (who is six years older than I am). Those years are full of happy memories for me. This district (called Killarney) was home to an abundance of children my age. It was a new district so everyone moved around the same time. Families on 31st Street watched out for each other's children and there was an energy that comes with a new, growing community. I have identified thirteen landmarks and the memories that are attached to those places. These places shaped who I am today and the memories are pleasant reminders of secure, happy childhood. Click on the place markers and read about these memories and see pictures of these places that fill up my mind!

My House

This is the house that I came home from the hospital to in March, 1953. It was my parent's first home- the one they bought in November, 1951 after 12 years of marriage. The district was called Killarney and it was one of the first districts built after World War Two. I lived in this three bedroom house until April, 1962.

Calgary

1705 31 St SW

1705 31st Street SW, Calgary, Alberta

My parent added these tin awnings in 1960. Eventhough they helped keep the house cool I hated them because when it rained the noise was unbearable (like sitting under a tin can!).

This weeping birch tree was my parent's pride and joy. It's still alive and strong 45 years later. I thought it was big when I lived there- you shoudl see it now!

My First Neighborhood

“Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to.” ~ John Ed Pearce

For the first nine years of my life I lived at 1705 31st Street SW in Calgary, Alberta. From 1953-62 I lived there with my mother, father and sister Sandra (who is six years older than I am). Those years are full of happy memories for me. This district (called Killarney) was home to an abundance of children my age. It was a new district so everyone moved around the same time. Families on 31st Street watched out for each other's children and there was an energy that comes with a new, growing community. I have identified thirteen landmarks and the memories that are attached to those places. These places shaped who I am today and the memories are pleasant reminders of secure, happy childhood.
Click on the place markers and read about these memories and see pictures of these places that fill up my mind!