The Athlone, Calgary
A 1940 Art Moderne apartment landmark in Mission, now 46 condos.
The Athlone, named for the Earl of Athlone, then Governor General, is a rare Art Moderne apartment building in the Mission District. Its residents included Captain Fred McCall, the First World War flying ace and namesake of McCall Field, the official name of Calgary International Airport. It sits on a quiet street a block from the 4 Street SW restaurants and a short walk from the Elbow River.
The Athlone at a Glance
| Address | 330 19 Avenue SW, Calgary |
| Area | Mission · near 4 Street SW |
| Building | Two storeys over a raised basement, U-shaped, in red tapestry brick with decorative concrete panels and a glass-block entrance |
| Built | 1940 (City of Calgary records) |
| Architects | Fordyce and Stevenson |
| Units | 46, the same number of suites it had when built, when it was the largest apartment building in the district |
| Converted | Bought by condominium developers in 2003; the condominium plan was registered in 2005 |
| Heritage | On the City of Calgary's Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources, which calls it the pre-eminent example of an Art Moderne apartment building in Calgary; not a designated historic resource |
| Nearest CTrain | Victoria Park/Stampede (Red Line) — about 886 m in a straight line, roughly a 11-minute walk · see the {C.TRANSIT} map |
Sources: City of Calgary — Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources (open data): Athlone Apartments · City of Calgary — Current Year Property Assessments (Parcel) open data
Reported Features
- Art Moderne details: glass-block entry surround, herringbone brick and precast relief panels
- Low-rise building around a U-shaped courtyard
- Walking distance to 4 Street SW and the Elbow River pathways
Features as reported; confirm current amenities for a specific unit in its listing and the condo documents.
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The Athlone Pros and Cons
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Pros
- Mission has a Walk Score of 76, so daily errands can be done on foot.
- Character conversion: the kind of exposed brick, beams and tall ceilings new buildings rarely have.
- Reported features include art Moderne details: glass-block entry surround, herringbone brick and precast relief panels, low-rise building around a U-shaped courtyard, walking distance to 4 Street SW and the Elbow River pathways.
Cons & what to check
- A 1940 building converted in the 2000s: review the reserve fund study for plumbing, electrical, roof and window work, and ask what was updated in the conversion.
Is The Athlone a good building to buy in?
Who it suits
Buyers who want character and a walkable Mission address at a lower price than newer buildings.
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What to check before you buy
A 1940 building converted in the 2000s: review the reserve fund study for plumbing, electrical, roof and window work, and ask what was updated in the conversion. See our condo document review guide.
Living Near The Athlone
Mission: A historic mission village on the Elbow River, with 4 Street SW's cafés and patios. Walk Score 76, Transit Score 65, Bike Score 90. Typical condo values: $251,000–$432,000 (middle 50% of 2026 City of Calgary assessments).
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