Are you curious about the people who helped make this beautiful neighbourhood what it is today? Do you have questions about the histories of the numerous unique homes in Highlands? We have answers! Please join us on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 for a stroll through Highlands history, as part of Historic Festival and Doors…
Tag: The Gibbard Block
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 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…
Don’t Miss this Open House: the Gibbard Block
Are you looking for something to do Easter weekend? Well, we have the perfect outing for you! Join us for the pre-construction viewing of the interior of the Gibbard Block, including the main, second and third floors. See the interior of this iconic Highlands building before it is restored and renovated. You’ll see original woodwork…
The Gibbard Block / HHS Open House
Most of us love looking at Before and After pictures of renovations – after all, an entire tv channel, HGTV, is based on this premise. So when you get a chance to see the “before” of one of Edmonton’s iconic heritage buildings, you take advantage of the opportunity. “The building originally featured nine suites, between…
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