Erika Weidemann and Heike KohlPart 1Highlands Historical Society has embarked on a project to capture and preserve voices andstories from past times in the Highlands neighbourhood. Cast your minds back or imagine anewas you follow the stories imparted to us from long-time residents. Readers will enjoy trials andtriumphs of immigrant life and the antics of…
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Highlands Historical Society Plaque Month: Go on the Plaque Hunt!
To celebrate May and the return of spring, the Highlands Historical Society has declared this Plaque Month! As you stroll around the Highlands neighbourhood you will have noticed that Decorative Historic Plaques adorn many homes and businesses. These plaques reflect the interest and support our community has for its history by identifying the year the…
What A Great Year!!
2018 was a very important year for the HHS. We’re proud of what we did this year. February: New Blog / website. We decided that a blog would be better way to tell our stories and keep you up to date than a newsletter that was being produced only a couple of times per year.…
A Most Excellent Program…
Did you know that over 50 homes in the Highlands neighbourhood are on the City of Edmonton Heritage Inventory? These homes have met the City’s criteria for historical significance and homeowners can apply for designation. The criteria are listed on the City of Edmonton website. https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/edmonton_archives/historic-resources.aspx If a home is listed on the City’s Historic…
A Final Look at The Gibbard Block Before…
Take a good look at this picture, because in no time, this soon-to-be restored building will have changed a great deal. Gone will be the awnings and facade on the main floor as we see it today. Instead we will see the facade as those who lived in 1913 Highlands saw it. The Gibbard Block…
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