The Gibbard Block – soon to be restored to its former glory!
Are you looking for something to do Easter weekend? Well, we have the perfect outing for you! Join us for the pre-construction viewing of the interior of the Gibbard Block, including the main, second and third floors. See the interior of this iconic Highlands building before it is restored and renovated. You’ll see original woodwork throughout, stained glass features, and full interiors of the suites on the second and third floors. After the tour you can meet the new owners, Sparrow Capital , and view their plans for the restoration and renovation of this historic building.
Date: Saturday, March 31st 2-5 p.m.
Location: Gibbard Block (site of former La Boheme) 6427-112 Avenue
Hosts: Highlands Historical Society, in collaboration with Sparrow Capital. www.gibbardblock.com
Cost: Free for members of the Highlands Historical Society. $5.00 for non-members.( Any funds raised will support the future activities of the Highlands Historical Society).
Note: The tour involves several flights of stairs, and is not wheel-chair accessible.
Highlands Historical Society 
Thanks for posting. Great information!
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Thanks Jim. Look forward to seeing you there!
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Love this building
My daughter had her wedding reception in the lower level
Great memories
Live in Vancouver now but when I’m in Edmonton always drive by
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That’s the beauty of old buildings – if only walls could talk!
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This one did talk…. it is in the haunted houses of alberta book
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You’re absolutely right – It is featured in that book.
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Thank you for this invitation — we will be there!
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We look forward to seeing you. It’s always fun to see the before of any project! (Members are free, non members are $5 each, so bring your membership card.)
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I would of loved to be there but unfortunately I do not arrive back from my winter home till mid April. I grew up in the Highlands/Bellevue area till I was around 18. The Capilano freeway (now wayne Gretzky) moved us out. Those first 18 years of life were wonderful and the great memories are everlasting. Whenever I come to Edmonton I still love to cruise the area and bring back the fond memories. I now live in the Lethbridge area. And if the haunted story your speaking of is the same as I remember I do believe it’s true from my experience anyways. And no I’m not crazy. (Yet)
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That’s the beauty of historical districts isn’t it? So many stories, and so many memories for all the people who have lived, worked and spent their childhood in the Highlands. Thanks for sharing your memories – and yes, the freeway changed the face of this part of the city forever.
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