Filler #2

Arlington Apartments

The Arlington Apartments located a few blocks from the city core was the first apartment building built in Edmonton. Constructed in 1909 the 49 suite, 5 story building was a favourite with downtown professionals and artists until the 1970's. Its desirability diminished in later years as the area became popular with prostitutes. The Arlington survived a fire in 1990 but then suffered permanent damage in 2005. The building has been designated both a provincial and a municipal historic resource, and thus, the city has demanded that the original facade be used in any reconstruction. In 2007 an agreement was reached, however by 2008 the architect deemed that the plan was no longer feasible. Today, the Arlington stands, as is depicted, awaiting a resolution to the difficult problem and serving as home to hundreds of pigeons.

Filler Day 1

Our ever changing sky.

South Edmonton Post Office

One of Edmonton's registered historical sites, the former post office built between 1911 and 1913 is a classic example of Edwardian era architecture. In 1915 the clock tower was reconstructed ten feet taller to meet the aesthetic of this era. Set in limestone tower capped with pyramidal metal roof with finial, each of the four clock faces is surrounded by a semicircular reveal. They were imported from J. Smith and Sons Midland Clock Works in Derby, England.

Formerly Known as the Odyssium

"We must be explorers of the vast universe within ourselves, where we stand on the knowledge of the past but are willing to leap off that knowledge into the realm of all possibility, because only in that realm will we create a new and exciting world for our future.

Douglas J.Cardinal

Telus World of Science

Edmonton's Space Sciences Centre was designed by Douglas J. Cardinal as a commemorative project for Alberta's 75th anniversary and is located in Edmonton's west end in Coronation Park. The 45,000+ square foot facility has undergone several changes since opening July 1, 1984. Presently the centre holds 6 exhibit galleries, an IMAX theatre, observatory, learning centre, computer and science labs, amateur radio station, star theatre, as well as the boardroom, a cafe, concession and gift shop.

Now showing: The amazing Body World Exhibition. You should go.