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The History of Olympic Bids
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Freestyle skiing has always been a part of Whistler's ski culture.
55 of 125 		Bid Book showing the proposed event sites and locations for the Winter Olympics.
56 of 125 		1976 Bid Book: introduction
57 of 125 		Collage of athletes competing in winter Olympic events.
58 of 125 		The Highland Lodge was constructed during the early 1970's along Highway 99.
59 of 125 		Whiskey Jack Condominiums in Whistler's Creekside in the 1970s.
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This image shows Blackcomb Mountain before it was developed as a ski resort.
61 of 125 		Image of Fitzsimmons Valley located between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain.
62 of 125 		This undeveloped field is now the location of Tapley's Pub in the center of Whistler Village.
63 of 125 		Field where the Royal Bank is currently located in the village.
64 of 125 		Gravel pit at the base of Whistler Mountain where the Delta Hotel is currently located.
65 of 125 		Whistler's first mayor, Pat Carleton (far left), was an important figure in the local community.
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Mayor Pat Carleton breaking ground for Whistler's new Town Center in 1978.
67 of 125 		The construction of Whistler Village where the Blackcomb Lodge is currently located.
68 of 125 		The construction of Whistler Village in 1979.
69 of 125 		The construction of Whistler Village began in 1979. Blackcomb Mountain is in the background.
70 of 125 		Construction of Carleton Lodge
71 of 125 		Image showing the cutting of the ski runs on Blackcomb Mountain.
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