{"id":3932,"date":"2024-11-27T04:40:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T10:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calgary-name.com\/?p=3932"},"modified":"2024-11-27T04:40:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T10:40:05","slug":"when-did-the-car-arrive-in-calgary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calgary-name.com\/en\/eternal-3932-when-did-the-car-arrive-in-calgary","title":{"rendered":"When Did the Car Arrive in Calgary?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Poor roads in Alberta didn\u2019t help the development of vehicles. Cars at that time were quite a novelty. Read more on the history of the appearance and spread of cars in the city further on <a href=\"https:\/\/calgary-name.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/calgary-name.com\/\">calgary-name<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4fe86811c24\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4fe86811c24\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/calgary-name.com\/en\/eternal-3932-when-did-the-car-arrive-in-calgary\/#The_First_Car\" >The First Car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/calgary-name.com\/en\/eternal-3932-when-did-the-car-arrive-in-calgary\/#Record-Breaking_Trip\" >Record-Breaking Trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/calgary-name.com\/en\/eternal-3932-when-did-the-car-arrive-in-calgary\/#A_Car_as_a_Gift\" >A Car as a Gift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/calgary-name.com\/en\/eternal-3932-when-did-the-car-arrive-in-calgary\/#Calgary_Auto_Club\" >Calgary Auto Club<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_First_Car\"><\/span>The First Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is believed that the first car in Alberta was a steam-powered locomotive (12 horsepower). Its owner was Bill Cochrane. It took five years before the government passed the Motor Vehicle Act, which enabled the registration of cars to be regulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, by 1909, A. E. Shreder owned the only car in the High River area. However, this situation did not last long, as the same year, the Alberta Automobile Co. was founded, offering picturesque tours of the area with a driver for anyone interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, until 1924, almost all Canadian cars had the steering wheel on the left side. In 1914, Ford owners were set to bring cars to the city, but World War I (1914\u20131918) overshadowed the automobile business. At the same time, in 1916, a Chevrolet dealership opened. During the war, dealers made more money from repairing cars than from selling them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/1-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/1-4.png 736w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/1-4-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/1-4-696x433.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After World War II ended, automotive companies focused all their efforts and resources on assembling military vehicles and specialized equipment. Most companies returned to car production, and by the early 1950s, manufacturers began retooling their assembly lines. Ten years later, many companies merged, and new names emerged. For example, the merger of Hudson and Nash led to the creation of Rambler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Record-Breaking_Trip\"><\/span>Record-Breaking Trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This refers to the record-breaking trip from Calgary to Okotoks on May 20, 1913. A bold duo from the Continental Oil Company managed to make the journey. James Gallagher and William Mitchell shared their impressions, focusing on the very poor roads. A two-week rainstorm had occurred before their trip, adding obstacles such as mud holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their car journey reached speeds of up to 50 miles per hour in some areas. This was quite impressive, as outside the city limits, drivers weren\u2019t allowed to exceed 20 miles per hour. Another obstacle were drilling rigs that occupied much of the space on the highways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/2-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/2-4.png 800w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/2-4-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/2-4-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/2-4-696x469.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Their route from the top of the Okotoks hill to the top of Cemetery Hill in Calgary was supposed to take only 36 minutes. At the time, this was a real record for any vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that in 1913, Alberta had around 2,240 vehicles. That meant one car for every 168 people. The car was considered a rare, valuable gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Car_as_a_Gift\"><\/span>A Car as a Gift<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An interesting fact related to the car involves Calgary\u2019s beloved Catholic priest. In May 1913, Father Lacombe received a car from \u201cthe admirers of F. K. Lower and Dr. Faber.\u201d They understood the importance of being able to travel quickly around Calgary, so they decided to gift him a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the car, the Catholic priest also received a chauffeur who would drive him to various places. It\u2019s worth mentioning that vehicles at that time were expensive, making them one of the luxuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also interesting to learn about the prices of that time. For instance, in 1913 advertisements, the price of a used truck (1,500 pounds) started at $1,200. Considering the limited number of roads suitable for travel, this was a significant investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calgary_Auto_Club\"><\/span>Calgary Auto Club<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/3-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/3-17.jpg 701w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/3-17-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/3-17-696x459.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Calgary Auto Club was founded in 1910. It was the predecessor of the well-known Alberta Motor Association. This organization was instrumental in raising the issue of the need to modernize the roads in southern Alberta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The association focused its attention on the route to Banff. The Calgary Auto Club worked to create signs, employees repaired pipes, filled in holes, and generally ensured that the road was in good condition. Club workers mentioned that their goal was to create a road where drivers could sit behind the wheel and feel safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poor roads in Alberta didn\u2019t help the development of vehicles. Cars at that time were quite a novelty. Read more on the history of the appearance and spread of cars in the city further on calgary-name. The First Car It is believed that the first car in Alberta was a steam-powered locomotive (12 horsepower). 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