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1929

Structures

97 Street Safeway

Safeway, 2011

Built in 1929

Structures

Birks Building

Birks Building, 2007, front view from Jasper Avenue. Photo by Lawrence Herzog. Courtesy of COE Sustainable Development.

Built in 1929

Media

University, 1929, aerial

Aerial view of the University taken in 1929

Captured in 1929

1930

Structures

Masonic Temple- Saskatchewan Lodge #92

Masonic Temple, ca. 1935

Built in 1930

Media

Canadian National Railway Station and Queen Anne's School, Circa 1930

Exterior view of the Canadian National Railway Station and Queen Anne's School, circa 1930.

Captured c. 1930

Media

Capitol Theatre, 1930

Exterior view of the Capitol Theatre in 1930.

Captured in 1930

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Downtown Looking North, Circa 1930

Aerial view of downtown Edmonton looking north, circa 1930.

Captured c. 1930

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Edmonton, 1930, 101 Street

Historic view of Edmonton on 101 Street in 1930, showcasing the street's architecture and atmosphere.

Captured in 1930

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Garneau, 1930

Photograph of Garneau neighbourhood taken in 1930.

Captured in 1930

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Highlands, 1930

Aerial view of Highlands neighborhood taken in 1930.

Captured in 1930

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Inglewood, Circa 1930

Historic photograph of Inglewood, taken circa 1930.

Captured c. 1930

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Jasper Avenue & 105 Street, Circa 1930

Historic view of Jasper Avenue & 105 Street in Edmonton, circa 1930.

Captured c. 1930

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Lambton Block, 111 Avenue and 97 Street, west, 1930

Photograph of the Lambton Block located at 111 Avenue and 97 Street in Edmonton, captured from the west in 1930.

Captured in 1930

Media

Mercer Building, 1930

A historical photograph of the Mercer Building taken in 1930 showing its exterior.

Captured in 1930

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Sweatlodge Structure In The Waterhen River Area Of Northern Saskatchewan, 1930

Sweatlodge structure in the Waterhen River area of Northern Saskatchewan, 1930

Captured in 1930

1931

Structures

Bowker Building

Bowker Building, ca. 1980

Built in 1931

Structures

Maclean Residence

Neil MacLean Residence, 2013, front elevation. Photo courtesy of Ann Hall.

Built in 1931

1932

Media

Highlands United Church, Circa 1932

Highlands United Church, ca. 1932

Captured c. 1932

Media

Masonic Temple Interior, 1932

Interior view of the Masonic Temple, 1932.

Captured in 1932

Media

R.C.M.P. Barracks, Circa 1932

Exterior view of R.C.M.P. Barracks, circa 1932

Captured c. 1932

1934

Media

Field Log House, 1934

Interior view of the Field Log House, taken in 1934. City of Edmonton Archives EA-160-811.

Captured in 1934

1935

Structures

El Mirador Apartments

Exterior view of El Mirador Apartments in 2015.

Built in 1935

Media

Masonic Temple, Circa 1935

Masonic Temple, ca. 1935

Captured c. 1935

Media

Primrose, Circa 1935, Honorable P.C.H.

Portrait of Honorable P.C.H. Primrose, circa 1935.

Captured c. 1935

1936

Structures

Field Log House

Field Log House, 2013, front elevation. Photo courtesy of Ann Hall.

Built in 1936

Media

Safeway, 1936, 95 Street and 108 Avenue

Interior view of Safeway located at 95 Street and 108 Avenue in 1936.

Captured in 1936

1937

Media

Sheriff Robertson House, 1937

Sheriff Robertson residence, a historical house photographed in 1937.

Captured in 1937

1938

Structures

Roxy Theatre

Exterior view of the Roxy Theatre, showcasing its architectural features.

Built in 1938

Media

Anglican Parish Of Christ Church, 1938, view in winter

Exterior view of the Anglican Parish of Christ Church in winter, taken in 1938.

Captured in 1938

Media

Edmonton Bulletin, 1938, October 12

Exterior view of the Roxy Theatre in Edmonton as depicted in the Edmonton Bulletin from October 12, 1938.

Captured in 1938

Media

Renovated Marquee, 1938

Renovated marquee, 1938

Captured in 1938

1939

Structures

Hudson's Bay Company Building

Hudson's Bay Company Building, 1906, an exterior view of the historic structure.

Built in 1939

Media

C.N. Station, Royal Visit, 1939

Exterior view of C.N. Station during the Royal Visit in 1939

Captured in 1939

1940

Structures

Garneau Theatre

Garneau Theatre, 2008, close up of sign detail. Photo by James Dow. Courtesy of COE Sustainable Development.

Built in 1940

Structures

Glenora School

Glenora Elementary School, 2013, front detail. Photo courtesy of Ann Hall.

Built in 1940

Structures

Varscona Theatre

Photograph of the Varscona Theatre, as published in the Edmonton Bulletin on May 9, 1940.

Built in 1940

Media

H.V. Shaw Building, 1940, side elevation shows painted signs

H.V. Shaw Building, 1940, side elevation shows painted signs.

Captured in 1940

Media

Hudson's Bay Company Building, 1940

Hudson's Bay Company Building, 1940

Captured in 1940

Media

Varscona Theatre, Circa 1940

A detailed view of the exterior of the Varscona Theatre, circa 1940.

Captured c. 1940

Media

Varscona Theatre, Edmonton Bulletin, May 9, 1940

Photograph of the Varscona Theatre, as published in the Edmonton Bulletin on May 9, 1940.

Captured in 1940

1941

Media

Field Log House, 1941

Exterior view of the Field Log House, city of Edmonton archives photograph from 1941.

Captured in 1941

1944

Media

Aerial view of Glenora, 1944

Aerial view of Glenora in 1944.

Captured in 1944

1945

Media

Edmonton Looking East From 103 Street, 1945

A view of Edmonton looking east from 103 Street in 1945 showing the city's skyline.

Captured in 1945

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MacLean Block, Circa 1945, brick detail

Close-up view of brick detail from the MacLean Block, circa 1945.

Captured c. 1945

1946

Structures

Frost Residence

Frost House, 2013, front elevation. Photo courtesy of Ann Hall.

Built in 1946

Structures

Hyndman House

Hyndman House side view photograph taken in 2007.

Built in 1946

Structures

St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral

St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, exterior view captured in a historical photograph.

Built in 1946

Structures

William Blakey Residence

William Blakey Residence, 2008, front elevation. Photo by James Dow. Courtesy of COE Sustainable Development.

Built in 1946

1947

Structures

Churchill Wire Centre

Exterior view of the Churchill Wire Centre from the front, captured in 2007.

Built in 1947

Structures

Dean-kuperus Residence

Dean-Kuperus Residence, 2013, front elevation. Photo courtesy of Ann Hall.

Built in 1947

1948

Structures

Shop-easy Grocery

Shop-Easy, an exterior view of a retail store.

Built in 1948

Structures

St. Joseph's Hospital

Photograph of St. Joseph's Hospital taken in 2006, part of the City of Edmonton Archives collection.

Built in 1948

Media

Alberta Legislature Chamber, 1948

Interior view of the Alberta Legislature Chamber showcasing architectural details, taken in 1948.

Captured in 1948

Media

Highlands United Church, 1948, Memorial window

Highlands United Church- Memorial window, 1948

Captured in 1948

1949

Media

Churchill Wire Centre: City Telephones Business Office, 1949, interior view

Interior view of the City Telephones Business Office at the Churchill Wire Centre, 1949.

Captured in 1949

Media

Homes On Ada Boulevard, 1949

Homes on Ada Boulevard, 1949. City of Edmonton Archives, EA-600-3096.

Captured in 1949

Media

Shandro Family, 1949

Shandro family in 1949. City of Edmonton Archives EA-600-2301.

Captured in 1949

1950

Structures

Brodeur House

Photograph of Brodeur House taken in 1950, showing the exterior of the structure.

Built in 1950

Structures

Shandro Residence

Shandro Residence, 2013, front elevation. Photo courtesy of Ann Hall.

Built in 1950

Media

Brodeur House, 1950

Photograph of Brodeur House taken in 1950, showing the exterior of the structure.

Captured in 1950

Media

Churchill Wire Centre: City Telephones Building, 1950

Exterior view of the City Telephones Building, constructed in 1950, City of Edmonton Archives.

Captured in 1950

Media

Railway Strike, 1950, August 22

Photograph of a railway strike occurring on August 22, 1950.

Captured in 1950

Media

University Of Alberta, Circa 1950

Aerial view of the University of Alberta, circa 1950, showcasing the campus layout and surrounding areas.

Captured c. 1950

1951

Structures

Beth Shalom Synagogue

Exterior view of Beth Shalom Synagogue, captured in 2008. Photo by James Dow. Courtesy of the City of Edmonton Sustainable Development.

Built in 1951

1952

Structures

St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church

St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 2013, front elevation. Photo courtesy of Ann Hall.

Built in 1952

Media

Beth Shalom Synagogue, 1952, view along Jasper Avenue

Exterior view of Beth Shalom Synagogue along Jasper Avenue taken in 1952.

Captured in 1952

Media

Edmonton Looking North West, 1952

Edmonton looking North West, 1952

Captured in 1952

1954

Structures

Federal Building

Federal Building, 2013, detail of entrance. Photo courtesy of Ann Hall.

Built in 1954

Structures

Imperial Bank of Canada Building

Imperial Bank of Commerce Building, 2007, front view. Photo by Lawrence Herzog. Courtesy of City of Edmonton Sustainable Development.

Built in 1954

Structures

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 2013, front elevation. Photo courtesy of Ann Hall.

Built in 1954

Structures

Wallbridge and Imrie House

Built in 1954

Media

Edmonton Exhibition Parade, 1954

Edmonton Exhibition Parade, 1954.

Captured in 1954

1956

Structures

Glenora Substation- Station 650

Exterior view of Glenora Substation, circa 1963.

Built in 1956

Structures

Old Timers' Cabin

Exterior view of Old Timers' Cabin in 1968, housed in the City of Edmonton Archives.

Built in 1956

1957

Structures

Argyll Substation (500)

Exterior view of Argyll Substation in Edmonton.

Built in 1957

Media

Churchill Wire Centre: City Telephones Building, 1957, front elevation

Exterior view of the City Telephones Building, known as Churchill Wire Centre, captured in 1957.

Captured in 1957

Media

Edmonton Downtown Looking North, Circa 1957

Photograph of Edmonton Downtown looking north, taken circa 1957.

Captured c. 1957

1958

Structures

St. Barbara's Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Exterior view of St. Barbara's Cathedral in Edmonton, Alberta, taken in 1959.

Built in 1958

Media

Gibson Block, 1958, front window

Gibson Block, 1958, front window detail. City of Edmonton Archives EA-193-20.

Captured in 1958

Media

John Walter And Family In Front Of The First John Walter House, 1958

John Walter and Family in front of the first John Walter House, 1958.

Captured in 1958

1959

Media

St. Barbara's Cathedral, 1959

Exterior view of St. Barbara's Cathedral in Edmonton, Alberta, taken in 1959.

Captured in 1959

1960

Structures

Edmonton Power Maintenance Building

Exterior front elevation of the Edmonton Power Maintenance Building taken in 1969.

Built in 1960

Structures

Edmonton Public School Board Building

School Board Building, 2013, front view. Photo courtesy of Ann Hall.

Built in 1960

Structures

Queen Elizabeth Ii Planetarium

Front elevation view of the Queen Elizabeth Planetarium from 1970. Image from City of Edmonton Archives EA-320-1.

Built in 1960

Media

Edmonton Public Library, front elevation with addition 1960s

Exterior view of the Edmonton Public Library showing the front elevation with an addition from the 1960s.

Captured in 1960

Media

Hudson's Bay Company Building, 1960

Hudson's Bay Company Building, 1960

Captured in 1960

Media

Rossdale, 1960

Exterior view of Rossdale in 1960, showcasing the historical context of the area.

Captured in 1960

1961

Structures

Valleyview Manor

Valleyview Manor, 2008, front elevation. Photo by James Dow. Courtesy of COE Sustainable Development.

Built in 1961

Media

Agency Building, Circa 1961

Exterior view of the Agency Building, circa 1961.

Captured c. 1961

Media

Civic Block 1961

Photograph of Civic Block taken in 1961, indicating structures and layout.

Captured in 1961

Media

Cromdale, 1961

Aerial view of Cromdale, Edmonton from 1961 showcasing its layout and surrounding features.

Captured in 1961

Media

Empire Block, 1961

Empire Block, 1961

Captured in 1961

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