History

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Improvisational comics look for new home in Edmonton"
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A moment in history: March 21, 1980

On this day in 1980, comics from The Second City were making their Edmonton debut.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Beverly to Vote On Joining City"
history region

A moment in history: March 14, 1945

On this day in 1945, the town of Beverly was considering whether to join Edmonton.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, 'Quarterback Star Don Getty Signs 1957 Eskimo Contract'
history alberta

A moment in history: March 7, 1957

On this day in 1957, a quarterback — and a future premier — named Don Getty was signing another contract with Edmonton's football team.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "New Novel Of Interest In City".
history books

A moment in history: Feb. 28, 1949

On this day in 1949, a new novel by one of Canada's most influential mystery writers was hitting Edmonton bookstores.

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A picture of a neon sign in downtown Edmonton
history downtown

A moment in history: Feb. 21, 2014

On this day in 2014, Edmonton's Neon Sign Museum lit up for the first time.

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A man in a plaid shirt stands smiling next to Fringe posters.
arts history

Fringe historian to document Edmonton theatre history

Gerald Osborn, the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival's first official historian, told Taproot that he always lies that he was at the first festival in 1982.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Long-time garage now a cafe"
history architecture

A moment in history: Feb. 14, 1986

On this day in 1986, the story of one of Edmonton's oldest former garages was told.

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A newspaper clipping that talks about the King Edward Hotel.
history downtown

A moment in history: Feb. 7, 1931

On this day in 1931, Edmonton's premier hotel was offering a Sunday dinner for 50 cents.

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A newspaper advertisement for the Rainbow Ballroom.
history entertainment

A moment in history: Jan. 31, 1951

On this day in 1951, those looking for a party were getting ready to hit one of Edmonton's hottest clubs.

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