Artist
Stan Phelps
Location
South wall of the Agriculture Building on Stampede Park
Installed
1998
Type
Mural
Donors
Shell Canada, Calgary Stampede
About the Installation
This mural shows the early seed and hay exhibitions hosted in Calgary since 1886.
Did You Know?
The first seed and hay exhibit was shown at the fall fair in 1886
The Calgary and District Agricultural Society partnered with the Canadian Pacific Railway to create railcar displays of local produce that traveled the country hoping to change people’s perceptions of the region, which was thought to be barren and snow-covered during most of the year