Calgary Tent & Awning Ltd

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Our company has a long, proud history in Calgary. Calgary Tent & Awning Ltd. was first formed in 1928 in a livery stable on 17th Avenue between 4th and 5th Street S.W. The principals at that time were brothers Tommy and Charlie Dowling, and the only other employees then were their wives. As the company grew, an experienced sailmaker named Fred Strong was hired. In 1955 Fred Strong and Norm Birch bought the company from the Dowlings. Bill Phythian joined Calgary Tent & Awning Ltd. in 1957, and worked as production manager until he, along with Les Thorne, bought the company from Fred Strong and Norm Birch in 1968. Les Thorne retired in 1986 and Bill Phythian retired in 1999. The company was co-owned by Jeff Phythian and Marty Way until 2002. Marty Way is now the owner of Calgary Tent & Awning Ltd.

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