Edmonton Historical Board

The Sketching History exhibit is up at the Prince of Wales Armouries and City Archives until the end of December 2020. Not to be missed, for lovers of Edmonton'...s architectural heritage. The exhibit can also be viewed online here: https://www.edmonton.ca//edmonton_/sketching-history.aspx

Interested in Edmonton's heritage? Well, #ECAMP has stories for you! Neil Cramer has written an article on Rev. Robert Rundle called "Rev. Robert Rundle: The Missionary and his Cat." Cramer's article "positions this man- a prolific letter-writer and lover of cats- within the wider context of missionaries in Canada. A balance of person and theme, this story reminds us that complicated legacies persist in our history." Follow the link below to read one Cramer's and ECAMP's latest - and poignant - stories. https://citymuseumedmonton.ca//rev-robert-rundle-the-miss/

The City of Edmonton Archives has a new episode of "From the Vaults" available for your listening pleasure. This week's episode features an interview with Noel Dant, Edmonton's first city planner from 1949 to 1955. Dant was hired to help manage the city's exponential growth that began in the post-war era. This era would also see Edmonton experimenting with different construction styles as the city attempted to find its architectural identity and the construction of the downtown's first multi-storey structures. Follow the link to the interview below for more! #edmontonarchives #yegheritage https://fromthevaults.buzzsprout.com//4505936-an-interview

The Shop-Easy Grocery store at 11606 129 Ave is a simple example of an art-deco grocery store built in 1948. Independently owned, often found on streetcar routes, and a meeting place for neighbours to gossip, these stores were more than a place to purchase food. At one time, over 100 of these businesses could be found in Edmonton, but with the arrival of big box stores and supermarkets, they disappeared. Let’s be sure to remember our local and independently owned businesses in times like these. #YEGheritage #yeg #edmontonlocalbusiness https://www.edmontonsarchitecturalheritage.ca//shop-easy-/

"New life is coming to Revillon Boardwalk. It doesn't happen often, but when old and new design are joined in a thoughtful manner, the results can be dazzling. ...Renovations will showcase the history and heritage of the Revillon & Boardwalk buildings while creating an unprecedented offering to Edmonton's office users." More here: https://cbreemail.com//ff01462882042444f13602d45d46a44c7ff

Looking for some last minute spooky suggestions for Halloween? Edmonton Ghost Tours runs from Saturday, October 31st to Tuesday, November 3rd. Happy Halloween! #YEGHeritage

The City of Edmonton Archives' "From the Vaults: Audio from Edmonton's Past"" podcast has a new episode! Dr. William Carlyle discusses his experiences as a veterinarian and the use of animals in the Edmonton area prior to the twentieth century. "From the Vaults" is a bi-weekly podcast that explores the early history of Edmonton through digitized audio recordings preserved in the City of Edmonton Archives. Enjoy! https://fromthevaults.buzzsprout.com//5601190-an-interview

The Edmonton Heritage Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for jury members and jury chairs for the 2021 grants season. If you have an interest in researching, preserving, interpreting, and advocating for Edmonton’s heritage, be sure to apply by 4:00 PM on November 16th! Further details below. https://edmontonheritage.ca//hcip-jury-members-and-jury-c/