Walking tours of the Highlands, as part of the Open Doors Festival in July, continue to be popular year after year. People are fascinated by the stories and the architecture of one of Edmonton’s premier historical communities. This year, 20+ people joined Robyn Fowler, a board member of the Highlands Historical Society, as she pointed…
Lawn bowling has a long history in the Highlands. A photo exists from 1918 depicting a happy group of lawn bowlers on William Magrath’s lawn on Ada Boulevard. Magrath was co-owner of the Magrath-Holgate & Co. Ltd., the developer and builder of the Highlands subdivision in the early 20th century. Magrath was an avid sportsman,…
Join the Edmonton and District Historical Society on July 2 from 2 to 4 pm for the official launch of the 2018 Historic Edmonton Week. This event will take place at the Highlands Golf Course clubhouse located on 66 Street and Ada Boulevard. (Park in the parking lot then follow the stairs down to the…
Did you know that over 50 homes in the Highlands neighbourhood are on the City of Edmonton Heritage Inventory? These homes have met the City’s criteria for historical significance and homeowners can apply for designation. The criteria are listed on the City of Edmonton website. https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/edmonton_archives/historic-resources.aspx If a home is listed on the City’s Historic…
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…
