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Scott Lilwall

Writer


Recent work by Scott

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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A newspaper clipping that shows a car from the 1910s driving across the High Level Bridge in 1971.
history infrastructure

A moment in history: Oct. 9, 1971

On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's most enduring landmarks reopened after reconstruction work.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "The Edmonton Opera Guild presents a prelude to fashions."
history arts

A moment in history: Oct. 2, 1975

On this day in 1975, a fashion fundraiser was being advertised to support opera in Edmonton.

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A newspaper clipping from 1953 of advertisements about the Silk Hat restaurant.
history downtown

A moment in history: Sept. 25, 1953

On this day in 1953, one of Edmonton's best-known restaurants was showing off a new look.

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