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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

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Varscona Theatre

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

Built in 1940

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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

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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

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