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1939

Structures

Hudson's Bay Company Building

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

Built in 1939

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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

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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

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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

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