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Lexi Pendzich seated on the ground holding a skateboard in front of her
arts architecture

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"
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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Newspaper clippings showing a picture of Bill Wilson in a suit and tie, standing in front of the Garneau Theatre, beside a story about his retirement
history architecture

A moment in history: March 29, 1971

On this day 52 years ago, credits rolled on the career of Bill Wilson, the longtime manager of the Garneau Theatre, which plays a big role in Edmonton's cinematic and architectural history.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline "3-Storey Zones Whyte Ave. Plan"
history city council

A moment in history: Dec. 7, 1945

On this day 77 years ago, Edmonton's city council was considering a cap on the height of new buildings along Whyte Avenue.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline "Our Historic Buildings: The Birks" with a picture of the Birks Building on Jasper Avenue with its distinctive curved corner
history buildings

A moment in history: Nov. 30, 1984

On this day 38 years ago, details were coming out about how close Edmonton came to losing the iconic Birks Building.

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A newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor with the headline "We need it, so let's build it."
history architecture

A moment in history: Nov. 2, 1979

On this day 43 years ago, Edmonton was again debating whether to build a convention centre, which at least one letter writer was very much in favour of.

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Two images from the Alberta Golden Jubilee souvenir program, one with the title "1905-1955 Fifty Years of Progress" between line drawings of settlers on horseback and airplanes soaring over skyscrapers and oil derricks; the other showing a picture of Inauguration Day on Sept. 1, 1905
history arts

A moment in history: Sept. 7, 1955

On this day 67 years ago, Edmonton was the centre of Alberta's Golden Jubilee celebrations.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad, headlined "Hotel Cecil: Jasper Ave. Edmonton's Popular West End Hotel"
history architecture

A moment in history: June 15, 1914

On this day 108 years ago, the newly renovated Hotel Cecil was advertising itself as an inviting spot for "Edmonton's particular people" on the city's west end.

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