by Anita Jenkins from Vol 7 No 2 (Fall 1996) of the HHS Newsletters. As soon as he heard about the plans for new subdivision called The Highlands, William F. Brown was in line for a building permit. His was the fourth one to be taken out. In 1912, he and his father-in-law Cephas Sissons…
Category: Highlands History
Mary Parris – Highlands Watercolour Artist
It all started with an old photo! When long-time Highlands resident and historian Ted Smith came across a gentleman holding an old photo on the stairs at the Highlands Golf Course, a conversation naturally ensued! It turned out the gentleman was Glenn Parris and the photo, circa 1947, was of Glenn’s mother, Highlands artist Mary…
“Following No Mean Task”: The Edmonton Normal School by Marjorie Scott
Introducing Buttercup the Cow
“[…] Up until the Second World War this area between 55 Street and 60 Street and 112 Avenue to 118 Avenue remained farmland. Clyde Smith, an auctioneer, was the first resident of [Buttercup Farm House] and lived there from 1919 to 1942. His home was named after Buttercup the cow, a resident of the barn…
Warm cabin, log home in the Highlands area
As we hunker down and stay close to home in our warm and cozy abode, let us feature this warm log cabin home in the Highlands area. It is a pleasure to formally introduce you to this very unique “Highlands-area residence” custom built in 1934 – Alfred and Marguerite Field House. Our feature article, “Built…
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