History
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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 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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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 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 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 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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A moment in history: Jan. 24, 1975
On this day in 1975, thieves stole a telephone that had been custom-made for Queen Elizabeth.
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A moment in history: Jan. 17, 1975
On this day in 1975, one of Edmonton's most influential philanthropists was being honoured for contributions to the Citadel Theatre.
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A moment in history: Jan. 10, 1916
On this day in 1916, one of Edmonton's most storied hotels was hosting an orchestral performance.
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