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…
Brand New Walking Tour
Join us for a walking tour! The Highlands neighbourhood is unique; it is a living museum of Edmonton’s Architectural History. We will see buildings from before WW I, ultra modern houses, beautiful Elm urban canopy, and much more! This year, the neighbourhood renewal project will make much of “South Highlands” impassable, so we will concentrate…
Guided Tours Are Back!
For over a year, we have been part of a once-in-a-century historical event…the COVID 19 epidemic. We have all curtailed our social activity, work has changed and so have we…Our last ‘live’ event was ‘At Home’ at the Bury (Heard) House, in Dec 2019. Since then we have given out about 600 copies of our…
Ada Boulevard: Narrowing Possibilities
Neighbourhood renewal will reach the beautiful and historic ‘core’ of Highlands this summer. Join us for a short tour on Saturday April 10, 1 pm. We will meet at Magrath Mansion, and explore a small section of Ada and 111 Ave. We will review both the history and the historic changes, emphasizing the Streetscapes. AHS…
Your home could star in movies and tv series!
by Samantha Quantz, Locations Officer, Edmonton Screen Industries Office Film and television productions are always on the look-out for unique locations. Do you recognize this location? Do you recall the Emmy Award Winning Apple Christmas Commercial “Misunderstood”? The Edmonton region has served as the backdrop for popular movies like The Assassination of Jesse James, Cut…
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