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Exploring History

June 26, 2019

The Curious Castle House

…on our business cards. More interesting homes, some lived in, some not… Robertson House/Lana Lang House Superman III – seen in the film. The Amazing Brady Mansion – once glorious, now abandoned. The Humble Miner’s Cottage – locked up since the 1980s. Peeling Paint and Lace Curtains – one day… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

December 2, 2013

Calgary then and now – Devenish Apartments

…created, follow these links… Calgary then and now – Family of Man. Superman 1978 cemetery scenes – then and now. Blairmore then and now. If you’d like to know more about what you’ve seen here, by all means contact us! Date: December, 2013. Location: Calgary, AB. _________________________ BIGDoer.com: Doing it… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

January 24, 2014

Calgary then and now – Hillhurst School

…Jubilee Auditorium. To see more schools we’ve shot, follow these links… Edmonton then and now – Norwood School. Superman 1978 highschool – then and now. If you’d like to know more about what you’ve seen here, by all means contact us! Date: December, 2013. Location: Calgary, AB. _________________________ BIGDoer.com: Doing… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

July 21, 2015

Brock Saskatchewan: what a difference a century makes

…We’d love to hear from you. More then and now fun… Alsask Saskatchewan then and now (not far away). Calgary then and now – those 70s condos (funky themed). Calgary then and now – #7 South Calgary run (transit themed). Superman 1978 cemetery scenes – then and now (movie themed)…. (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

June 24, 2021

Medicine Hat Then & Now – Parkland Apts

…saying… ”The subject matter is very interesting as it has provided me with ideas for places to film for my travel channel. Thanks for sharing these historic and abandoned places!” Alex Hunter. More T&Ns… Medicine Hat Then & Now – Ogilvie’s – Within sight of Parkland Apts. Superman 3 Then… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Hikes And Summits

July 5, 2021

Missinglink Mountain

…seem to share in the enthusiasm, however, and lacked the dignity of Simba. “What are you doing to me?!” And now we can’t get that damn song out of our heads…”It’s the circle of life…” To the east trees block the way but if you had Superman’s abilities to look… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

August 5, 2014

Brokeback Mountain then and now – paving scene

…far from Beiseker Alberta, is and always has been gravel. The image from the movie is copyright Focus Features. To see some other movie then and now posts, follow these links… Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge – then and now. Superman 3 then and now – opening scenes. Silver Streak movie… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Hikes And Summits

August 6, 2021

Saskatoon Mountain

…the operation. There’s still lots of mine-able material there and the whole thing a hot potato subject locally. Behind it’s a great wall of rock called the Livingstone Range and if you could peer through them (Superman could you know), you’d see the great plains. And so many wind turbines…. (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

September 5, 2014

Legends of the Fall – then and now

…Lodge and Ennis’ Apartment. Silver Streak movie then and now – walking the tracks. Superman 3 then and now – bridge scene. A post you’re sure to like… Beachwood Estates. If you wish more information on what you’ve seen here, by all means contact us! Date of adventure: August, 2014…. (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

March 11, 2022

Bluebird Motel Then & Now

…share the details of their subjects & share their awesome photography! Thank you!” Sandra Beaudoin. More like this… Wrentham Alberta 25 Years Apart – So much change! Superman 3 Then & Now – Lana Lang’s – The house in the movie – inside too. Calgary then and now – Civil… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

January 21, 2020

5th Ave Hanna Alberta

…our photos for both! Superman 1978 – Earthquake! – a location from a popular movie. Calgary Transit then and now – #7 South Calgary run – little changed! If you wish more information on what you’ve seen here, by all means contact us! Date of Adventure: April 2019. Location: Hanna,… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

October 17, 2022

The Highway Bridge at Wardner BC

…and the photography is…jaw dropping. Enjoy your working vacation, Chris & Connie!! I’m looking forward to living vicariously.” Dayna Kent. Some fav T&Ns… Serendipity @ The Rock (Frank Slide) – You won’t believe it! Superman 1978 Then & Now: Below the Dam – speaking of dams. Rosebery BC Then &… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Short Subjects

August 5, 2022

1958 Buick

…tells us the car still wears factory colours and that’s light Turquoise in the GM catalogue. Tailfins, chrome and pastel shades – what a time. Then & Nows shot around the same time… Then & Now: Three Hills Alberta (under the watertower) and Superman 1978 Then & Now: Below the… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

January 19, 2023

Slocan British Columbia 81 Years Apart

…Slocan). Rosebery BC Then & Now. Some favourite Then & Nows… Sleepee Teepee Blairmore Alberta. Then & Now: Foremost Alberta. Superman 3 Then & Now – Lana Lang’s. Something to say and no one to say it to? Go here: Contact Us! Date of adventure: 1940 (James Crookall) and July,… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Then And Now

December 14, 2015

Lethbridge then and now – Train Station

…being used as the setting for one of the early Superman films! Chris Doering Very cool! Hmm, we looked and could find no entry mentioning Lethbridge as a filming location for any of the Superman movies. Perhaps something else? Thanks for commenting! Chris Doering Some scenes from the 1984 movie… (Search hits: 0 in title, 0 in body, 2 in comments.)

Old Things

May 6, 2016

Scot King C1FD

…the success. Chris Doering Thanks for dropping by! Chris Doering Yes, I heard of one or more Scots up that way. One, maybe even the one you’re thinking of, makes an appearance in the Superman 3 movie (the burning refinery scene). Chris Doering Irving owns everything there! I guess it… (Search hits: 0 in title, 0 in body, 1 in comments.)

Larry Buchan Silver Streak Skyline Observation

Then And Now

April 1, 2013

Silver Streak movie – behind the scenes

…as bad as Superman 3 however! Still, it’s like they didn’t give hoot. Greg Gott Good site! ……. thanks Knew Larry Buchan when I was a kid …. he has lots of good stuff on your site. Moved away from Alberta in ’68 …. it’s always home to me. Just… (Search hits: 0 in title, 0 in body, 1 in comments.)