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Scott Lilwall

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Recent work by Scott

A newspaper clipping discussing the Freemason Hall.
history downtown

A moment in history: Dec. 20, 1946

On this day in 1946, a funeral was held in the Freemason Lodge downtown.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Syndicate Buys Agency Building."
history downtown

A moment in history: Dec. 13, 1945

On this day in 1945, one of Edmonton's oddest downtown office buildings was sold.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Getting toehold on pedway a mean feat for pedestrians"
downtown transit

A moment in history: Dec. 6, 1977

On this day in 1977, commuters were frustrated by delays in the construction of Edmonton's new pedway network.

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A newspaper clipping from 1969. The headline reads, "Phone beefs 'misleading'"
history business

A moment in history: Nov. 29, 1969

On this day in 1969, Edmonton's city-owned telephone company was defending itself in a newspaper.

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A newspaper clipping of a person with a moutache. The headline reads "William Short"
history

A moment in history: Nov. 22, 1912

On this day in 1912, William Short was aiming to be the mayor of Edmonton once again

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A historic newspaper clipping that reads, "Unique Event at St. Albert".
history indigenous

A moment in history: Nov. 15, 1930

On this day in 1930, residents of St. Albert were preparing to mark its history.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Prices Take a Jump".
history housing

A moment in history: Nov. 8, 1911

On this day in 1911, plots of land for the future Forest Heights neighbourhood were being advertised for sale.

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A newspaper clipping with a headline that reads, "Woman hurt, Trams derailed in riotous Hallowe'en Here"
history

A moment in history: Nov. 1, 1930

On this day in 1930, Edmonton was recovering from a particularly rowdy Halloween.

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Two newspaper clippings from 1924 that detail the opening events for the Edmonton Museum of Art.
history arts

A moment in history: Oct. 25, 1924

On this day in 1924, the Edmonton Museum of Art opened its first exhibition.

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