In July, journalist Adrienne Lamb was in Highlands for an edition of Our Edmonton, a magazine program on CBC that showcases points of interest around the city. This episode takes you through portions of HHS’s historical walking tour, with visits to several neighbourhood architectural heritage spots, such as the Herbert Baker Residence, the Grierson house,…
Category: Highlands History
Upcoming HHS Events in July
The 27th Annual Historic Festival & Doors Open runs from July 2-9, and HHS has three events during this week that you won’t want to miss! Weds. July 5: Bus Tour of the Highlands, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Come on board to hear stories about the people who have lived in the neighbourhood…
Save the Date: Magrath Mansion Open House
Concordia University and HHS are proud to co-host an Open House at the Magrath Mansion (6240 Ada Boulevard) on Saturday, July 8, from 1-4 p.m. This is a rare opportunity to see the inside of this spectacular heritage home, which was built in 1912 by William Magrath, the developer of the Highlands. The tour is…
The Cheriton Family’s Century in the Highlands
In September 2022 a memorial service was held at Highlands United Church for William Ross Cheriton, who passed away at age 101 in January 2022. The passing of their father inspired his children to collaborate on a short article about the family’s happy connections to the Highlands. The family lived for a number of years…
A Conversation with Bill Agnew: Part Three
The Highlands Historical Society is committed to preserving stories of the neighbourhood’s past. In this project’s latest chapter, longtime Highlands resident Bill Agnew shares memories of working and playing in the area. In part three of the interview, Bill talks about starting a block party tradition, moving on from the confectionary business, and the deep…
