Scott Lilwall

Scott Lilwall

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Recent work by Scott

A newspaper clipping with a picture of a priest and others breaking ground under he headline 'Preparations for St. Joseph's College'
history education

A moment in history: May 15, 1926

On this day in 1926, ground was broken for the construction of St. Joseph's College on the University of Alberta campus.

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A newspaper clipping with a headline that says 'Boosters in three areas compete for city's surplus cash' with a rendering of a park
history city council

A moment in history: May 8, 1989

On this day in 1989, one of Old Strathcona's most well-known parks was fighting for a chunk of the city's surplus cash.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'City By-Law Is Drawn Up To Regulate 'Gas' Stations'
history business

A moment in history: May 1, 1953

On this day in 1953, the city was drawing up plans to regulate gas stations, in hopes of cutting down on traffic issues.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Bus fare may be 35 cents'
history transit

A moment in history: April 24, 1971

On this day in 1971, Edmonton city council was contemplating raising bus fare to 35 cents.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad for The Dreamland Theatre
history arts

A moment in history: April 17, 1919

On this day in 1919, one of Edmonton's oldest movie theatres was showing a silent film starring Mildred Harris, Charlie Chaplin's first wife.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Astronomers Hear Of Asteroid Group'
history tech

A moment in history: April 10, 1942

On this day in 1942, Edmonton's amateur astronomers were getting a lesson in asteroids.

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A newspaper clipping of an advertisement for Palace of Sweets at Easter time
history food

A moment in history: March 27, 1969

On this day in 1969, Edmonton's storied candy store, the Palace of Sweets, was advertising its Easter treats.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Secession Talk Is Heard In Alberta's Legislature'
history

A moment in history: March 20, 1931

On this day in 1931, talk of secession was floating around the Alberta Legislature.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad for Shoppers' Park Westmount, promising parking for 15,000 cars every day
history business

A moment in history: March 13, 1959

On this day in 1959, Edmonton's first shopping mall was advertising its "pre-Easter" sales.

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