Edmonton History
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Edmonton City Hall marks 30 years since openingSunday, Aug. 28 2022 marks 30 years since City Hall opened in Edmonton, changing the look of Churchill Square downtown forever.FeaturesAug 28, 2022
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Pieces of historic Tegler Building in Edmonton for saleA local business that buys and sells used building materials is offering up pieces of Edmonton's history.CanadaAug 1, 2022
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Edmonton’s Canada Permanent Building declared historic resource by cityWhen it was built, the Canada Permanent Building was advertised as Edmonton's first "fireproof bank," and features Edwardian Baroque style.CanadaMay 9, 2022
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‘Lives were ruined’: 40 years after Edmonton’s Pisces bathhouse raidThe Pisces Spa was a bathhouse used by gay men. On May 30, 1981, 56 men were arrested after nearly 50 officers stormed the spa.FeaturesMay 30, 2021
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4 historic houses on University of Alberta campus set for demolition up for grabsIf you've ever wanted to pick up an old house and plop it down on a piece of the land, the University of Alberta might just have a deal for you.EducationFeb 9, 2021
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Historic A. Minchau Blacksmith Shop in Edmonton torn downThe building dates back to 1925. Its former owner, Adolf Minchau, became a prominent Strathcona business figure after coming to the area in 1907 from Russia.CanadaSep 14, 2020
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Fort Edmonton Foundation launches ‘Light the Midway’ campaign for 1920s midway renovationThe Fort Edmonton Foundation is raising money in support of ongoing renovations.FeaturesAug 25, 2020
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Historic Edmonton home first in 2020 to receive heritage designationThe Kenneth Henderson residence in Strathcona was recently designated a municipal historic resource.CanadaJan 23, 2020
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15 stories that defined the decade in Edmonton and northern AlbertaMassive wildfires, shocking crimes, downtown Edmonton's revitalization, political drama and heartbreaking tragedies generated in-depth news coverage this past decade.CanadaDec 31, 2019
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Developer unveils overhaul to historic Edmonton hotel: ‘It was a little bit of a leap of faith’A century old hotel in Edmonton's Quarters District is getting a new life.CanadaDec 10, 2019
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