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Scott Lilwall

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Recent work by Scott

Newspaper clippings of a story with the headline "Which Boat On River Bank?" and a picture captioned "Historians Disagree"
history riverboat

A moment in history: Nov. 29, 1960

On this day in 1960, history buffs debated the identity of a wreckage that dated back to Edmonton's riverboat days.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline "Alberta Avenue centre planned
history alberta avenue

A moment in history: Nov. 22, 1979

On this day in 1979, plans were underway to build a new community centre on Alberta Avenue, one of Edmonton's oldest and most storied streets.

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A newspaper clipping of a story headlined "H.B. Kline Firm Passes Half-Century Mark: Mark Anniversary By Remodelling"
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A moment in history: Nov. 15, 1954

On this day 69 years ago, H.B. Kline and Company celebrated its 50th year on Jasper Avenue.

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A newspaper clipping of a photo of a pile of rubble with the caption "All that's left…"
history downtown

A moment in history: Nov. 8, 1972

On this day 51 years ago, the Royal George Hotel checked out for the last time.

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Newspaper clippings of a story with the headline "Woman Hurt, Trams Derailed In Riotous Hallowe'en Here"
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A moment in history: Nov. 1, 1930

On this day 93 years ago, Edmonton was recovering from a particularly rowdy All Hallow's Eve.

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A newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor with the headline "Bicycle paths"
history cycling

A moment in history: Oct. 18, 1973

On this day 50 years ago, one Grandview Heights resident was calling for bike lanes in the city.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline "Traveling Library Opened by Mayor"
history library

A moment in history: Oct. 11, 1941

On this day 82 years ago, Canada's first library streetcar hit the rails in Edmonton.

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A newspaper clipping with a photo of St. Joseph's Basilica under construction, with a caption that reads "Ahead of Schedule"
history downtown

A moment in history: Oct. 4, 1961

On this day 62 years ago, St. Joseph's Cathedral was under construction. When it opened its doors two years later, it was the final step in the parish's long journey to find a permanent home — one delayed by world wars, the Great Depression, and other setbacks.

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A newspaper clipping of a rendering of the Alberta College building, with a caption that starts "Proposed $1,000,000 college"
history education

A moment in history: Sept. 27, 1958

On this day 65 years ago, one of Alberta's oldest private colleges was planning a major expansion to deal with rising enrolment.

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