Architecture

Recent stories about architecture


A newspaper clipping that shows a rendering of a Victorian-era school building. The headline reads, "Proposed New School on Victoria High Site."
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A moment in history: Aug. 28, 1930

On this day in 1930, plans were underway to transform Victoria High School.

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A collage of newspaper clippings. One headline reads, "Edmonton Flier Tells of Fight With Nazi Craft."
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A moment in history: Aug. 21, 1942

On this day in 1942, an Edmonton fighter pilot was sharing his recent experiences during the infamous Dieppe raid of the Second World War.

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A newspaper clipping that reads "Union Bank" and describes a savings account at the bank
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A moment in history: Aug. 14, 1909

On this day in 1909, the Edmonton arm of the Union Bank of Canada was advertising its savings accounts, as well as growing. The bank would soon move into its new building on Jasper Avenue.

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A photograph of a historic building on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton.
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Group brings co-op model to downtown investment to build change

The new Homestead Investment Cooperative allows members to collectively buy into a piece of downtown real estate and participate in a community doing so, its co-founder said.

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A newspaper clipping that reads "Recruiting problem at Camsell denied"
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A moment in history: June 12, 1971

On this day in 1971, officials at the Charles Camsell Hospital were denying news reports that the institution was struggling to recruit new medical staff.

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A picture of a multi-storey building from a newspaper clipping. The headline reads: "A modern plant for a modern paper"
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A moment in history: June 5, 1920

On this day in 1920, the construction of a new home for the Edmonton Journal was underway.

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An excavator digs through the remnants of a building that has burned down
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Hangar 11 loss called a crucial moment for Edmonton architecture

Dan Rose swore as he watched the flames destroy Hangar 11 on April 22. "I was like, 'For Christ's sakes, we just can't catch a break,'" he told Taproot.

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Lexi Pendzich seated on the ground holding a skateboard in front of her
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Artist's exploration of inclusive skateboarding inspires architects

An Edmonton artist helped an architecture firm explore the idea of "delightful unburdening" by imagining a more inclusive skate park during a recently completed residency.

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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"
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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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