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…
Beverly Antiques Roadshow
Speaker Series: Around the World from Edmonton in 1906
The Highlands Historical Society invites you to join us for a fascinating presentation by John McDougall, “Around the World from Edmonton in 1906”. The presentation will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 11, at Highlands United Church at 11305 – 64th Street. This event is free for Highlands Historical Society members and $5…
Community Block Party
Saturday, September 23, 2023 The Highlands Historical Society is pleased to join Concordia University Edmonton, Bellevue Community League, Highlands Community League, Highlands Golf Club, Thistle Curling Club and Eastglen Leisure Centre for a Community Block Party. Please join us for this special event! Pancake Breakfast @ Highlands Park: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Highlands…
Heritage Plaque Workshop
The Highlands Historical Society is excited about the interest shown in our upcoming Heritage Plaque Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, September 6. The workshop is now full to capacity, and we have had to create a wait list. We will be offering another workshop in the future and will post the details as soon as they…
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