@WestCoastTime ,
Thanks for the item on D E Black. One comment on the story you gave is that, in 1903, when D E arrived here, Calgary was Calgary, N W T (North West Territories), having become a province in 1905. D E Black supplied the Seth Thomas 16A tower clock, that is in the original sandstone City Hall. Price including installation was about $3,750.00! I knew who D E was, but never met him. When he sold to Birks, one condition was that he would have an office in the Birks store, as long as he wished to remain active. He has a staff of over 60 when he sold out. I used to see him on 7th Ave.,downtown, very often. A natty dresser he was.
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