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Klondike Mike

Edmonton has held a mid summer festival of one form or another since 1879. In 1962 the 10 day fair held in the latter weeks of July was officially dubbed Klondike Days. Period costumes, sourdough raft races, beard growing contests, gold panning and numerous other Klondike era themes were adopted by by Edmonton's citizens, as was the mascot Klondike Mike. In 2006 , with dwindling participation and decreasing attendance it was felt that the theme had run its course and Capital-Ex was born. Klondike Mike retains his place of honour welcoming attendees to the murky silt and gold ladden stream where they can use their gold panning skills.

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.

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.