Researching the History of Your Home HHS in the News - Historic Plaque Program
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At Home in the Highlands - Atkinson Residence At-Home Events are premier Members Only events. This rare opportunity gives members the opportunity to view the home of the Highlands Doctor, hear stories about his practice, and enjoy refreshments. FREE FOR HHF MEMBERS. Memberships can be purchased on site. 2010 Edmonton and Northern Alberta Historic Festival Mitchell Residence - Open House The Mitchell Residence was built in 1936 and has a picturesque, fairy tale quality to it with the main interest point being the hexagonal entrance tower with its nearly conical roof. The lot on which the house now stands was seized by the City of Edmonton from Margrath-Holgate for tax arrears in 1922, after which Frederick John Mitchell bought the lot for $650. He then built the house and lived in it until 1979 when he passed away at age 86. Mitchell was one of Edmonton's longest serving aldermen. He spent 24 years on City Council from 1941 to 1964. Mitchell gave over many of the house’s design concerns to his wife. And today, design still figures prominently in this sensitively renovated home. The Mitchell house is a private residence opened to the public. $10/person. All proceeds will go to the Highlands Historical
Society for our community work. Walking Tours Tour 1 – Saturday Afternoon. The very knowledgeable and dynamic Highlands resident Yessy Byl will be leading a Historic Walking Tour of the Highlands on Saturday, July 10, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Meet in front of the Magrtah Mansion at 6240 Ada Blvd. $5.00 person. All proceeds will go to the Highlands Historical Society for our community work. A limited number for this tour, so please register before Saturday July 3rd by calling 780-474-8101 or email: yessyb@telusplanet.net. Tour 2 – Wednesday Evening. Long-time Highlands resident and very knowledgeable Gail Rydman will be leading a Historic Walking Tour of the Highlands on Wednesday, July 14, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Meet in front of the Magrath Mansion at 6240 Ada Blvd. $5.00 person. All proceeds will go to the Highlands Historical Society for our community work. A limited number for this tour, so please register before Wednesday, July 7th by emailing: rydman2009ga@yahoo.ca.
Past Events HHS Annual General Meeting Our featured speakers, Stuart Drozd and Shelli Carder Drozd will present From "Demolition Special" to Highlands Treasure. Come meet other HHS members, others from the community, and enjoy LaBoheme catered hors d'oeuvres. FREE FOR HHS MEMBERS. Memberships can be purchased on site.
At Home in the Highlands Our first of two scheduled At-Home events this year will take place at the historic Field Residence. This home was built in 1912 for $4000 by Magrath and Holgate with Queen Anne Style elements, rare in the Highlands. James Field operated the Highlands Cash Grocery in the Gibbard Block (now LaBohemme). His daughter, Ethel, stayed in the home until 1975 and is remembers as an artist and art teacher, with works in fine art galleries. FREE FOR HHF MEMBERS. Memberships can be purchased on site. Edmonton
and Athabaska District Historic Festival 2009 Holgate Mansion - Open House We are pleased to announce that the provincially historic Holgate Mansion will be open to the public for a small fee during the Historical Festival. One of Edmonton’s premier historic buildings, the Holgate Mansion was built in 1912 in the Arts and Crafts Tudor Revival style by Bidwell Holgate. Holgate developed the Highlands neighbourhood with his then neighbour, William Magrath. The impressive Holgate Mansion cost $49,000 to build, including a $10,000 garage with living quarters. In addition to the original exterior, the list of interior details includes leaded glass, wood paneling, built-in oak cabinets, murals, and ceiling decorations, all of which are mostly intact! Cost is $10/person. All proceeds will go to the Highlands Historical Society for our community work. $10/person. All proceeds will go to the Highlands Historical
Society for our community work. For more information, please
call 780-471-3931 Walking Tours Tour 1 – Tuesday Evening. Long-time Highlands resident and very knowledgeable Gail Rydman will be leading a Historic Walking Tour of the Highlands on Tuesday, July 28, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Meet in front of the Magrath Mansion at 6240 Ada Blvd. $5.00 person. All proceeds will go to the Highlands Historical Society for our community work. A limited number for this tour, so please register before Tuesday, July 28 by emailing: rydman2009ga@yahoo.ca. Tour 2 – Saturday Afternoon. The very knowledgeable and dynamic Highlands resident Yessy Byl will be leading a Historic Walking Tour of the Highlands on Saturday, August 1st, from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Meet in from of the Holgate Mansion at 6210 Ada Blvd. $5.00 person. All proceeds will go to the Highlands Historical Society for our community work. A limited number for this tour, so please register before Saturday August 1 by calling 780-474-8101 or email yessyb@telusplanet.net.
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