The Core (shopping centre)

The T. Eaton Co. opened its original Calgary department store on the site in 1929. In 1977, it was joined by TD Square (originally named Oxford Square) to the east. TD Square, an office and shopping complex, covered four levels over an entire block and contained the original Devonian Gardens indoor botanical garden. In 1990, Eaton's store was relocated into a new building one block west and a four-level shopping centre, the Calgary Eaton Centre, was built on its original site. Following the closure of the Eaton's chain in 2002, Sears acted as an anchor store until 2008 when it was closed to make way for Holt Renfrew's expansion. The combination of the two centres resulted in the property being rebranded "the Core", however the property is still referred to as "the Core – TD Square". ==Redevelopment==

The centre underwent a three-year, multimillion-dollar redevelopment project, which was completed in 2011. The redevelopment unified the complex under a continuous , suspended glass skylight. The skylight, completed in November 2009, is the largest point-supported structural glass skylight in the world. It creates the feel of an outdoor streetscape on the third floor, which incorporates two-storey retail facades with exterior-grade materials. Heavy construction work forced numerous retailers to close or relocate during the renovation, most of which have renovated or expanded. The renovation also widened the concourses, replaced all interior finishes and facilities, expanded the food court and added a structural glass bridge on the fourth floor of the complex. It also added several 'living green walls' near the entrances to the Devonian Gardens space. In 2009, WestNet City Wi-Fi blanketed the centre with Wi-Fi. ==Luxury goods and apparel==

A number of stores in the centre sell high-end luxury goods and apparel. Brooks Brothers contains the only Canadian locations for the 'Black Fleece' designer shop and 'Fleece' for children. ==Images==

Holtfacade.jpg|Historic Eaton's façade still remains LOLZpersonokTDSquare.jpg|The main shopping area taken from the fourth floor, December 21, 2013 Core Skylight Under Construction.jpg|Installation of the new skylight ==See also==