Highlands Historical Society recently hosted our annual historical walking tours in conjunction with the Edmonton and District Historical Society Doors Open Festival. Over 60 participants joined the tours to learn more about our beautiful neighbourhood, its fascinating history, and its many interesting residents. On July 6 we toured the south side of 112 avenue, and…
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At Home at the MacLeod House
The Highlands Historical Society would like to thank Yvette Cioran and her family for hosting our very successful At Home event on Saturday, October 5. Members were warmly welcomed to their lovely home and enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about its history and to see the beautiful four-story interior renovation that the family has…
The Field Log House
The Field Log House, located in the Bellevue community on the corner of 113 Avenue and 68 Street, has recently been designated a Municipal Historic Resource. Built in 1936 this residence is significant due to its unusual log construction. This form of construction is rare in the area and is one of only a handful…
A Conversation with Anita Jenkins
HHS is thrilled when current and past Highlands residents share their memories of the neighbourhood with you. In this latest chapter of our oral history series, former HHS board member and newsletter contributor Anita Jenkins talks about her extensive social activities in Highlands, the importance of preserving historic houses, and her adventures in gardening. The…
Three Generations of Holgate Descendants Visit the Highlands
By Melanie Moore Much has been written about the family who built the iconic Magrath Mansion, William and Ada Magrath. However, very little is known about Bidwell Holgate, William Magrath’s business partner and co-developer of the Highlands. Still less is known about his wife, Mabel—until now. Bidwell arrived in Edmonton in 1909, and shortly thereafter…
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