Grade 5 Social Studies (Growth and Development)
; "The Ellis Building")
The images of buildings from the history of Alberta show the stages of growth and development
in the province. The First Nations People that lived in the region that became Alberta lived in tipis
that were made of wood and animal hides. The first members of the North West Mounted Police built log
forts, while the first settlers lived in houses made of sod. Soon the newcomers to Alberta were building
houses of logs and lumber.
With the new development came the use of clay bricks, concrete, iron, and steel. Each change was brought about because of technological innovations. Likewise, each development in construction inspired a shift in the type of building seen in Alberta.
