Take a good look at this picture, because in no time, this soon-to-be restored building will have changed a great deal. Gone will be the awnings and facade on the main floor as we see it today. Instead we will see the facade as those who lived in 1913 Highlands saw it. The Gibbard Block…
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…
Save the date for these 2018 upcoming events: March 31st: Gibbard Block Open House (Members free, Public $5) April TBA Speaker #1: Aviation History (Members free, Guests $5) June TBA Speaker #2: Coal History (Members free, Guests $5) July TBA: Historic Edmonton Open Doors Festival: Walking Tours: (members free, Public $5) Bus Tours (Members free,…
Most of us love looking at Before and After pictures of renovations – after all, an entire tv channel, HGTV, is based on this premise. So when you get a chance to see the “before” of one of Edmonton’s iconic heritage buildings, you take advantage of the opportunity. “The building originally featured nine suites, between…
