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In 1929, a new cash-and-carry grocery chain from the western United States arrived in Edmonton, bringing with it this Spanish Revival storefront.

Among the most iconic buildings in Edmonton is the Legislature, which overlooks the river valley and is the seat of power for the provincial government.

Edmonton's first luxury apartment building.

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

These three Collegiate Gothic buildings are an important fixture on the University of Alberta campus.

This early Moderne building was originally a fire hall before an extensive renovation in the 1930s.

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

The Churchill Wire Centre is located in the heart of downtown and was built to house equipment for Edmonton Telephones.

Edmonton's first proper Court House was built in 1912 and demolished in the 1970s.

This straightforward Edwardian retail and apartment building had only three owners for the first 90 years or more of its existence.

The Post Office was Edmonton's tallest building when completed in 1910. It was demolished in 1972.

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.

This four-storey brick cold-storage building is a relatively unadorned example of a building from what collectively became Edmonton's early warehouse district.

This Classical Revival building featured prominently in the downtown skyline until its demolition in 1968.

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.

Designed in 1939 but not built until the 1950s, the Federal Building is the newestexample of Art Deco influenced architecture in Edmonton.

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

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.

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

Arguably Edmonton's most iconic building, the Hotel Macdonaldhas been a fixture on the city's skyline since it was completed in 1915.

The classically designed Imperial Bank was demolished in 1950.

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.

Completed in 1931, this Freemasons Hall was designed by WIlliam G. Blakey in the Gothic Revival style.

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

John B. Mercer built this warehouse in 1911 to handle his growing liquor and cigar trade.

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

The N.W.M.P. Barracks complex contains two important Gothic buildings, which are among Canada's few remaining major pre-1950 structures designed for police purposes.

The original Oliver School is an example of one of Edmonton's early brick schools.Its later additions have architectural value of their own, and combinedthey make for a very interesting site.

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.

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

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

Because of its size, detailingand impressive profile,St. Josaphat's is the best known of Edmonton's Byzantine style churches.

In 1929, a new cash-and-carry grocery chain from the western United States arrived in Edmonton, bringing with it this Spanish Revival storefront.

Edmonton's first luxury apartment building.

This early Moderne building was originally a fire hall before an extensive renovation in the 1930s.

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

The Churchill Wire Centre is located in the heart of downtown and was built to house equipment for Edmonton Telephones.

Edmonton's first proper Court House was built in 1912 and demolished in the 1970s.

This straightforward Edwardian retail and apartment building had only three owners for the first 90 years or more of its existence.

The Post Office was Edmonton's tallest building when completed in 1910. It was demolished in 1972.

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.

This four-storey brick cold-storage building is a relatively unadorned example of a building from what collectively became Edmonton's early warehouse district.

This Classical Revival building featured prominently in the downtown skyline until its demolition in 1968.

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.

Designed in 1939 but not built until the 1950s, the Federal Building is the newestexample of Art Deco influenced architecture in Edmonton.

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

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.

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

Arguably Edmonton's most iconic building, the Hotel Macdonaldhas been a fixture on the city's skyline since it was completed in 1915.

The classically designed Imperial Bank was demolished in 1950.

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.

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

Completed in 1931, this Freemasons Hall was designed by WIlliam G. Blakey in the Gothic Revival style.

John B. Mercer built this warehouse in 1911 to handle his growing liquor and cigar trade.

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

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

The N.W.M.P. Barracks complex contains two important Gothic buildings, which are among Canada's few remaining major pre-1950 structures designed for police purposes.

Because of its size, detailingand impressive profile,St. Josaphat's is the best known of Edmonton's Byzantine style churches.

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.