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Scott Lilwall

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Recent work by Scott

A newspaper clipping with the headline "Plan Last Passenger Run On Historic Rail Link"
history railways

A moment in history: May 31, 1952

On this day 71 years ago, Edmonton's littlest railway was preparing to see its final passenger train.

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A newspaper clipping showing a portrait of Premier William Aberhart beside a headline reading "Services Here At Early Date"
history election

A moment in history: May 24, 1943

On this day 80 years ago, funeral services were planned for William Aberhart, one of Alberta's most infamous public figures.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline "Town Approves Hospital Plan"
history infrastructure

A moment in history: May 17, 1955

On this day 68 years ago, the town of Jasper Place was trying to secure healthcare for its booming population.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline "Shy UFO Shows Up Again"
history space

A moment in history: May 10, 1967

On this day 56 years ago, eyes were on the skies after reports of UFO sightings in Edmonton.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline "Dinosaur Bone 6,000,000 Years Old Being Uncovered in River Valley Here" with a picture of a large bone and discoverer C.C. Moller
history nature

A moment in history: May 3, 1941

On this day 82 years ago, an amateur paleontologist was unearthing what appeared to be a massive dinosaur fossil in Edmonton's river valley.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad for W.T. Henry & Co., advertising some bicycle models for $85 to $115
history cycling

A moment in history: April 26, 1897

On this day 126 years ago, Edmonton businesses were cashing in from cyclists during the bicycle boom.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline "Ski club requests aid to stay alive"
history river valley

A moment in history: April 19, 1979

On this day 44 years ago, the Edmonton Ski Club faced an uncertain future. Learn the ups and downs of this river valley institution.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad the reads "Corona Hotel, Attractive Rates, Two Blocks East C.P.R. Depot, It's New — It's Modern"
history downtown

A moment in history: April 12, 1947

On this day 76 years ago, the rebuilt Corona Hotel was advertising for guests. Most are probably familiar with Edmonton's Corona LRT station, but not all know where that particular stop's name comes from.

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A newspaper clipping of a picture of the Arlington Apartments as it stood in 1982, with the caption "Developers eyeing Arlington apartments."
history architecture

A moment in history: April 5, 1982

On this day in 41 years ago, the Arlington Apartments were at risk of being levelled by a bulldozer.

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