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This long, narrow building owed its shape to the high cost of land during Edmonton's first real estate boom.

The Alberta Hotel provided the last word in luxury in the early years of the twentieth century.

Edmonton's first luxury apartment building.

The Armstrong Block is the only remaining heritage building specifically constructed for mixed use in Edmonton's downtown.

This grand home was built by Indian Agent, entrepreneur and real estate speculator Delmar Bard and lived in by his family for three generations - over 80 years.

The Bowker Building was the last Edmonton office buildings fashioned in the Beaux-Arts style of architecture.

This small jewel of a building holds its own nestled among downtown high-rises.

The Capitol Theatre was Edmonton's first dedicated movie house.

The "temporary" Civic Block served as Edmonton's City Hall longer than any other building to date.

"Along with the other heritage buildings in the area, this duplex helps to create a sense of the streetscape in a pre- First World War Edmonton neighbourhood." ~ Edmonton Historical Board

Edmonton's oldest men's club met in this three-storey brick building, once located on College Avenue and McDougall Street overlooking the river valley.

Edmontonians John A. McDougall and Richard Secord erected this four-storey office block in 1905 on the location that still bears its name over 100 years later.

This Edwardian style building housed the studio of Ernest Brown, one of Alberta's most famous early photographers.

The Gariepy Block was fashioned in the Second Empire style of architecture.

Joseph Hormisdas Gariepy's home is a beautiful example of a style or architecture brought to Canada in the mid-1800s from the Second Empire in France of Napoleon III.

The Gem Theatre was purpose built as a movie house in 1913. Orriginally constructed in the Classical Revival style, a 1940s renovation gave it a Moderne twist.

Built to house luxurious apartments, the Gibbard Block has been largely restored to showcase its original elegance.

Gibson Block is an icon in the Boyle Street neighbourhood and is the only flat iron building in Edmonton.

This Edwardian commercial style building uniquely features two primary façades, north and west facing.

The Hecla Block is representative of Edmonton's first generation of apartment buildings built specifically for the works class.

The Imperial Bank of Canada islocated in the heart of downtown and is a strong local example of Modern classicist architecture.

Built at the peak of the economic boom prior to the First World War, ths apartment block retains much of its original Edwardian character inside and out.

No expense was spared in the construction of this beuatiful building overlooking the river valley.

The decorative brickwork on this building is some of the most elaborate in Edmonton.

Built for John A. McDougall, the McDougall Mansion was designed in the Tudor architectural style.

The Chicago style McLeod Building was built in 1915 and became Edmonton's first skyscraper.

Built on what became known as 'bank corner', the Merchants Bank of Canada was Edmonton's second ever banking institution.

Four sisters and one nurse from Quebec arrived in Edmonton in 1900 to establish the Misericordia Hospital on 111th Street.

The 1911 Moser and Ryder Block was an excellent example of Edwardian architecture until it received a Moderne renovation after a fire in 1944.

Soaring demand for telephone lines made this telephone exchange essential in 1912.

The Pantages Theatre was part of an international chain of vaudeville houses built by Alexander Pantages.

The Ross Flats Apartments are a large Edwardian style building and serve as an important historical landmarkin Rossdale.

Originally the home of Richard and Annie Secord and their family, this elegant Queen Anne style mansion also house the Edmonton Art Gallery for 15 years.

Built in 1899 this Gothic Revival style church was the heart of Edmonton's early francophone community.

St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Churchis one of several Byzantine style churches in Edmonton, and is testament to the Eastern European heritage of many of the city's residents.

This modern hospital, designed by prominent Edmonton architect George Heath Macdonald, was opened in January 1948 by the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul.

The Stocks Residence is one of the few Queen Anne style homes to survive in Edmonton.

The Edwardian style Strathcona Public Building is an important landmark along Whyte Avenue, one of Edmonton's most popular streets.

For seventy years the Tegler Building represented the hub of Edmonton's downtown. Its controversial demolition in 1982 precipitated a civic preservation strategy.

The 1940 Varscona Theatre was one of Edmonton's first theatre's to be built in the Moderne Style.

The Westminster Apartmentsbuilding is a well-maintained example of an elegant pre-First World War apartment building.

This long, narrow building owed its shape to the high cost of land during Edmonton's first real estate boom.

The Alberta Hotel provided the last word in luxury in the early years of the twentieth century.

Edmonton's first luxury apartment building.

The Armstrong Block is the only remaining heritage building specifically constructed for mixed use in Edmonton's downtown.

This grand home was built by Indian Agent, entrepreneur and real estate speculator Delmar Bard and lived in by his family for three generations - over 80 years.

The Bowker Building was the last Edmonton office buildings fashioned in the Beaux-Arts style of architecture.

This small jewel of a building holds its own nestled among downtown high-rises.

The Capitol Theatre was Edmonton's first dedicated movie house.

The "temporary" Civic Block served as Edmonton's City Hall longer than any other building to date.

"Along with the other heritage buildings in the area, this duplex helps to create a sense of the streetscape in a pre- First World War Edmonton neighbourhood." ~ Edmonton Historical Board

Edmonton's oldest men's club met in this three-storey brick building, once located on College Avenue and McDougall Street overlooking the river valley.

Edmontonians John A. McDougall and Richard Secord erected this four-storey office block in 1905 on the location that still bears its name over 100 years later.

This Edwardian style building housed the studio of Ernest Brown, one of Alberta's most famous early photographers.

The Gariepy Block was fashioned in the Second Empire style of architecture.

Joseph Hormisdas Gariepy's home is a beautiful example of a style or architecture brought to Canada in the mid-1800s from the Second Empire in France of Napoleon III.

Built to house luxurious apartments, the Gibbard Block has been largely restored to showcase its original elegance.

Gibson Block is an icon in the Boyle Street neighbourhood and is the only flat iron building in Edmonton.

This Edwardian commercial style building uniquely features two primary façades, north and west facing.

The Hecla Block is representative of Edmonton's first generation of apartment buildings built specifically for the works class.

The Imperial Bank of Canada islocated in the heart of downtown and is a strong local example of Modern classicist architecture.

Built at the peak of the economic boom prior to the First World War, ths apartment block retains much of its original Edwardian character inside and out.

No expense was spared in the construction of this beuatiful building overlooking the river valley.

The decorative brickwork on this building is some of the most elaborate in Edmonton.

Built for John A. McDougall, the McDougall Mansion was designed in the Tudor architectural style.

The Chicago style McLeod Building was built in 1915 and became Edmonton's first skyscraper.

Built on what became known as 'bank corner', the Merchants Bank of Canada was Edmonton's second ever banking institution.

Four sisters and one nurse from Quebec arrived in Edmonton in 1900 to establish the Misericordia Hospital on 111th Street.

The 1911 Moser and Ryder Block was an excellent example of Edwardian architecture until it received a Moderne renovation after a fire in 1944.

Soaring demand for telephone lines made this telephone exchange essential in 1912.

The Pantages Theatre was part of an international chain of vaudeville houses built by Alexander Pantages.

The Ross Flats Apartments are a large Edwardian style building and serve as an important historical landmarkin Rossdale.

Originally the home of Richard and Annie Secord and their family, this elegant Queen Anne style mansion also house the Edmonton Art Gallery for 15 years.

Built in 1899 this Gothic Revival style church was the heart of Edmonton's early francophone community.

St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Churchis one of several Byzantine style churches in Edmonton, and is testament to the Eastern European heritage of many of the city's residents.

This modern hospital, designed by prominent Edmonton architect George Heath Macdonald, was opened in January 1948 by the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul.

The Stocks Residence is one of the few Queen Anne style homes to survive in Edmonton.

The Edwardian style Strathcona Public Building is an important landmark along Whyte Avenue, one of Edmonton's most popular streets.

For seventy years the Tegler Building represented the hub of Edmonton's downtown. Its controversial demolition in 1982 precipitated a civic preservation strategy.

The 1940 Varscona Theatre was one of Edmonton's first theatre's to be built in the Moderne Style.

The Westminster Apartmentsbuilding is a well-maintained example of an elegant pre-First World War apartment building.

The El Mirador Apartments give a unique touch of Spanish Revival architecture to Edmonton's downtown.