May 7, 2013
On June 30, 2012, the JHSSA hosted an event unveiling a plaque for the site of the old Smithbilt Hat Factory, now the home of Hotel Arts. The event, part of Historic Calgary Week, highlighted the early history of Smithbilt hats, and company founder Morris
Shumiatcher.
We are delighted to announce that this plaque is now installed on an exterior wall of Hotel Arts, beside their door on 1st Street SW by it’s intersection with 12th Ave. The plaque went up on April 29th, 2013. Our thanks to Nexus Exhibits, Hotel Arts, Harry Sanders and our staff and volunteers for their assistance with this project.
Smithbilt plaque unveiling flyer
