Highlands Historical Society Newsletters Finding Aid

 Highlands Historical Society Newsletters Finding AidNewsletters are listed by year, volume, number and season. The head article title is listed first, and sub article titles are listed next. Locate the newsletter in the online list and scroll to find articles.1991: Volume 3, no 1 (Spring)William Magrath: Founder of the Highlands Farewell to old Friends. Lepines retire after 36 years at bakeryThrough the eyes of a child: Part II. Excerpts from Phyllis Patterson’s novel of growing up in the Highlands during the Great DepressionCollege roots run deep. Concordia long part of Highlands communityResearching your homeThe historical resources designation programmeThe Chown Residence 11141 – 62 Street1992: Volume 3, no 1 (Spring)New Generation of Volunteers Sparks LeagueStreets Aglow for Festival of LightsThe Gimbys63rd Street Grows UpThe Renaissance on 112th Avenue. The Gibbard Block1992: Volume 3, no 2 (Fall)A Dream Comes True for Golfers. Fun-loving residents built their course around a coal mine in 1929The Dunsmore House Charles May (1858 – 1932)The Story of a Window. Stained glass collected from the ruins of the Second World War become a memorial1993: Volume 4, no 1 (Spring)Recollections of a Time Long PastA Dream Comes True – Golfing in The Highlands (Part 2)The Building of a Church. Highlands United ChurchFriendship, not cards, drew Highlands families togetherThe Humphreys Residence 11142 – 62 Street1994: Volume 5, no 1 (Spring)Roosters Trekked East with the Edmonton SpiritFlatiron building breathes fresh airJack Unwin. He Made a DifferenceThe Best of the Best. The ins and outs of historical designationFootnotes to the Boat FactoryHome Renovation Made Tolerable. Martell Home1994: Volume 5, no 2 (Fall)The Tale of the Old Dort and other sightings of fascinating antiques around the HighlandsSt. Mary’s Rose from the Ashes. St. Mary’s Anglican ChurchThe Ernest Brown Residence: A Certain Kind of Magic1995: Volume 6, no 1 (Spring)A Highlands Service Station with HistoryHeritage GardensEdna Heard: Part of the Highlands Living HistoryThe Highlands: Historic Homes and StreetscapesEda the Weatherlady1996: Volume 7, no 1 (Winter/Spring)A Land of Opportunity for the Davidson ClanYou don’t have to get plastered to fix a hole in the wallIt’s 75 Years for our Thistle – Edmonton’s OldestNew Building, Same Beautiful Spot. New Highlands Golf Clubhouse1996: Volume 7, no 2 (Fall)Concordia University College Celebrates 75 YearsQuiet Giving – a profile of Jeanne BarrKnobs, Tubes and Those Wires (in older homes)“Best Thoughts”. Christmas Greetings from the Highlands, circa 1915William F. Brown, builder of 64th Street1997: Volume 8, no 1 (Spring)Dutch Elm Disease Threatens HighlandsThe Fix on FixturesHistoric Site Designation for Sheldon ResidenceThe Rise and Fall of the Borden Park ZooThe Lost Dresser The ‘Contained Garden’ in the ‘in-between’ spaceThe Ash Residence1997: Volume 8, no 2 (Fall) The Building of a Church. In 1912 folks decided the Highlands needed a “real” churchAlmost a century of changeThe United Church Women of the HighlandsThe Music of Highlands United ChurchThe Story of a Window. Stained glass collected from the ruins of the Second World War became a memorial1998: Volume 9, no 1 (Spring)Blooming of the Highlands. After a slow start, heritage gardens turned brush into a wonderlandEarly Days at the Ward HouseThe Gentlemen of the Pioneer Bridge ClubTo the Wall. Renovation of a heritage homeThe Story Behind Provincial Historical DesignationThe Hoosen Residence1998: Volume 9, no 2 (Fall)Quarantined – The Spanish Flu EpidemicW.P.Kinsella’s Memories of the HighlandsBobby Gimby (1918 – 98)Edmonton music business has roots in the HighlandsTen Candles for Highlands Historical Foundation – and its NewsletterTurning Up the Heat. How to enjoy that old boiler in the basementHighlands Historical Foundation’s 1998 Art Competition (winners)Streetside Garden Bed and Breakfast1999: Volume 10, no 1 (Spring)From Frontier to City: A Look Back at Edmonton in 1899Painting of Highlands School CommissionedRestoration of Gibbard Block Continues“Following No Mean Task”: The Edmonton Normal SchoolDeath of a Black WalnutThe Magrath House. English Country Style RestoredMark Laskin, Equestrian?1999: Volume 10, no 2 (Fall)At the Dawn of the 20th Century: Edmonton Celebrated Under a Cloud of WarTake a Ride on the White CarGeorge Littlechild and the Olthius FamilyAda Boulevard Bench Dedicated to Longtime Highlands ResidentFoundation Honours. Spence Jamison and Vera RourkeThe Highlands Piper. Malcolm MacCrimmon2000: Volume 11, no 1 (Spring)Van Allen: Fighting the Aberhart Tide. MLA was one of several residents who left their mark on historyUrban Bogusz: Longtime Highlands PharmacistFarewell to Dorothy NewAn Historic Designation is Not LimitingAnd The Winner is…….1999 HHF Art Competition winner 2000: Volume 11, no 2 (Fall)?The Great Edmonton Land Rush of 1912. Development fever fueled home-building madness, but it was all over too soonIn Memoriam: Marian GimbyIn Memoriam: Louise Ward PalmerVisiting the Old Neighbourhood: A member of the Van Allen family drops byLocal Girl Makes Good. Sheelagh Whittaker The Magrath FaceliftCoal, Salt and Stones: Geological History Under our FeetJay Monroe McBurney: Escaping from the Depression into the Second World WarHighlands Community League: A long tradition of service and funFall Walking Tour of the Highlands: An annual ritualWomen’s Fashion: A Mirror on Edwardian Society2001: Volume 12, no 1 (Spring)A Treasure of Trees in the Highlands: Keeping them healthy should be a concern for all residentsSPARE merges with EDHSA Tribute to Beverly: The Town Built on CoalCreating a Heritage Garden in the Highlands2001: Volume 12, no 2 (Fall)Over the Highlands—A Snapshot in Time. In 1924, the first complete aerial survey captured a nascent metropolisMud, Swamp and Bush: Violet MacLeod’s Memories of the HighlandsA Child’s View of the Highlands: “A different world, a different time. A wonderful place to grow up”2002: Volume 13, no. 1 (Spring)Thanks for 13 Great Years . . . this is our final newsletter, but the spirit will live onMiss Ethel Field, Highlands Teacher and ArtistBirds of the HighlandsR.C. Marshall: Road Builder2003: Volume 14, no 1 (Winter)A Clip from Time: The Highlands Barber. Homegrown businessman describes the changing face of 112th avenueNew Community Addition Overlooking the Highlands Golf CourseCommemorative Sign and Dedication Plaque2004: Volume 15, no 1 (Fall)Lawrence Twigge: An Honourable ScoutSpence and Betty Jamison – Cornerstones of Community ActivityJamison’s Coffee Bar – From the Ground Up2005: Volume 16, no 1 (Summer)Gertrude Dahl. Portrait of a teacher and volunteer in the HighlandsWith a View to the Members – “At Home in the Highlands”Ten Years in the Highlands – Enough memories to last a lifetime. The Peacock family64 Street Photo Vignette. Homes built by William H. Brown2006: Volume 17, no 1 (Fall)At Home in the Highlands. The privilege of Touring Highlands’ Many Historic InteriorsStuart Pearce Reminisces about Times Past in the HighlandsMitchell Residence ProfileCreating a Period Room SettingHighlands Historic Homes Inventory2007: Volume 18, no 1 (Spring)Where Were You on Feb. 14th, 1947?President’s Message. Highlands Historical Foundation initiative to identify our heritage buildings Ten ways to bring spring into your home“At Home on 66th Street”2007: Volume 18, no 2 (Summer)Remembering the Music of Gaby HaasButtercup FarmhouseDecorating in the Victorian Style2007: Volume 20, no 1 (Fall/Winter)Whose Neighborhood is it Anyway?HHF Member Event: Buttercup Farmhouse and ParkThe HHF Featured Oral History—The Rendells. Barr Colonists and a Connection to the HighlandsNew Bathrooms Copy Heritage Bathrooms2008: Volume 20, no. 1 (Spring)Collecting and Preserving your PhotosThe Duke Family of HighlandsThe Rydmans: 84 Years of Tradition on 65 Street!2008: Volume 20, no 2 (June)The Bell Residence - Our “At Home” EventOur WebsiteReunion 2008Historic Inventory UpdateWhat’s in a Name? 2008: Volume 20, no 3 (September)The Rose Residence - Our “At Home” EventMeet our SpeakerHistoric Inventory UpdateSpecial Resolution 2008: Volume 20, no 3a We Have a New Name!President’s MessageSmall Businesses in Highlands Are you a new Resident in Highlands?HHS Event: Highlands ReunionHighlands News from Edmonton Journal ArchivesHighlands Heritage Home Owners-Show your Pride!New Additions to Edmonton’s List of Historic ResourcesProtect & Preserve your Pictures2009: Volume 21, no 1 (Spring)A Golden Name. Fifty dollars in gold awarded for naming “Highlands”Let’s Prepare for 2012: Highlands Decorative Historic Plaque ProgramHighlands Memories of John and Betty-Jean Duke2009: Volume 21, no 2 (Fall)1933 Highlands School Grade 1 Class. Do You Recognize Anyone?Tom Payne: One of Highlands’ Most Colourful CharactersThe Unmarried Wife: Scandal in the Highlands!11149 64 Street: Ernest Brown’s Home in the Highlands100+ Year-Old McDougall Daylilies Saved and in the Highlands“Running Afoul of the Minister”-Leigh DaviesWhat are those black-bordered signs? Decorative Historic Plaque Program Update“ You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear?”2010: Volume 22, no 1 (Spring)Digging for Highlands Treasure: Oral History EscapadesDecorative Historic Plaque Program Update2010: Volume 22, no 2 (Fall)The Pearce Family Legacy: Highlands and BeyondWhat’s in a Name? The Highlands – Named a Century AgoWere You “At Home in the Highlands”? Atkinson ResidenceHighlands Hidden History Revealed: The Decorative Historical Plaque ProgramA Book on the Highlands2011: Volume 22, no 1 (Spring)Highlands Home Link with the Past: Milk Anyone?Support the Highlands Books Project2011: Volume 22, no 2 (Fall)Highlands Homebuilder Felix X FredericksonMeg Hunter2012: Volume 23, no 1 (Spring)Before the Highlands. Gullion Homesteads circa 1870McLuhan Residence UpdateRenovation Raconteur. Drozd residenceWhat Do Our Homes Say About Our Society2014: Volume 25, no 1 (Winter)From Remembering to Re-Imagining. Howard Lawrence encourages memories of “Highlands Downtown”Memories of Highlands EducationNew Light Bulbs for Old Light Fixtures2016: Volume 27, no 1 (Spring)Bellevue Historic MomentAmazingly Original Mid-Century Home InteriorEdmonton Historical Resources2016: Volume 27, no 2 (Fall)Highlands Through the AgesHistoric Plaque Program Update ................
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