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A newspaper clipping that shows a person standing in front of an old streetcar.
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A moment in history: Aug. 8, 1979

On this day in 1979, Edmonton's first streetcar was resurrected to run the rails once again.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad from 1917 that details a train service from Edmonton to Alberta Beach
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A moment in history: July 17, 1917

On this day in 1917, beachgoers in Edmonton were taking the Moonlight Express train to Alberta Beach, 60 kilometres northwest of the city.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline "City history gets mixed treatment from council"
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A moment in history: March 16, 1978

On this day in 1978, Edmonton's city council was considering a plea from the Edmonton Voters Association to save the rail station at 109 Street and Jasper Avenue from demolition.

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