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9608 Jasper Avenue.
Realtor William Gibson built the Gibson Block in 1913 toward the end of Edmonton's first development boom. Architect Arthur W. Cowley employed a flatiron design which was a popular method of developing odd shaped properties previously considered to be unusable.
The Gibson Block originally housed retail space on the main floor, Turkish Baths in the basement, and offices on the upper floor. The office spaces were later converted to apartments.
After many years of neglect, the Gibson Block was completely restored in 1994 by the Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation to house the Women's Emergency Accommodation Centre.

9608 Jasper Avenue.
Realtor William Gibson built the Gibson Block in 1913 toward the end of Edmonton's first development boom. Architect Arthur W. Cowley employed a flatiron design which was a popular method of developing odd shaped properties previously considered to be unusable.
The Gibson Block originally housed retail space on the main floor, Turkish Baths in the basement, and offices on the upper floor. The office spaces were later converted to apartments.
After many years of neglect, the Gibson Block was completely restored in 1994 by the Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation to house the Women's Emergency Accommodation Centre.

9698 Jasper Avenue.
Developed during Edmonton's economic boom of 1908-1914, the Goodridge Block was given first title, November 1, 1911, and registered in the names of L.A. Goodridge and Edna R. MacLaren, wife of T.D. MacLaren (Merchant). The architects were Magoon and Macdonald.
Erected on the north side of Jasper Avenue, east of 97 Street, this three-storey building housed businesses in the basement and on the main floor, with apartments on the second and third floors.
In 1932, Samuel P. Wilson opened this building as W.W. Sales, and on his retirement in 1942 the firm's name changed to W.W. Arcade. It was managed for 20 years by Alex Ainslie, assisted by his brothers, Bob and Dave, who were justly proud of its reputation as Edmonton's largest hardware store.

10137 - 104 Street.
In 1894, E.F.Hutchings took over a harness business started by H.A. Finch in 1886, forming the Edmonton Saddlery Company. In 1900 this company was absorbed by the Winnipeg-based Great West Saddlery Company. The company was growing quickly with the settlement of the west. In response to that growth, Great West Saddlery built this 45,000 square foot wholesale warehouse in 1911. It was designed by local architect Edward C. Hopkins and constructed at a cost of $100,000.
From this location the Great West Saddlery Company employed 30 people. It supplied customers throughout central and northern Alberta with its "Horse Shoe Brand" of leather products including baggage, belts, oiled clothing, saddles, gloves, and mackinaw jackets. By 1918 it was the largest saddlery company in the world.
This building stands as a classic reminder of Edmonton's rapid commercial development before the First World War.

11410 Kingsway Avenue.
In 1941, a hangar now designated Hangar 14, was built at Blatchford Field. The hangar was part of the facilities being erected across the country to house the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The Plan was an agreement between Canada and other members of the Commonwealth to train aircrews in Canada for duty during the Second World War.
Edmonton was chosen as the location for an Initial Training School, an Elementary Flying School and an Air Observers School. Primarily used by the Air Observers School, Hangar 14 also stored Ansons and other planes used in training. Hangars built for the Air Training Plan were of a standard design that could be doubled in width and depth, depending on the size of the school and the facilities required. Hangar 14 is both a doublewide and double-long model, and is the only remaining hangar of that type left in Canada. It represents not only Edmonton's important role in the Commonwealth Air Training Plan, but the international role that fulfilled during World War II.
When the war ended, Hangar 14 became the home of the Royal Canadian Air Force 418 City of Edmonton Squadron, after they had returned triumphantly from Europe in 1946. it remained their home until 1956 when they moved to the new air base at Namao. From 1957 to 1991, the building served a variety of needs and purposes. Since 1991 it has been the home of the Edmonton Aviation Heritage Society.

10128 - 105 Avenue. The A. Macdonald Building is historically significant for the role it played in the history of the storage and cartage of wholesale grocery goods in Edmonton from its beginnings up to the mid-twentieth century. Constructed in 1913-14, it was named for Alexander Macdonald, president of the A. Macdonald Company of Winnipeg, whose Edmonton branch became one of the three largest grocery suppliers in northern Alberta. The A. Macdonald Building has an historical association with four interrelated firms - the A. Macdonald Company, H.H. Cooper and Company, Macdonald-Cooper Ltd. and Macdonald's Consolidated Limited.

9321 Jasper Avenue. This school is named to honour Alexander Taylor, Edmonton Pioneer and Chairman of the Edmonton Public School Board from 1899 to 1909. The cornerstone for the school was laid on August 30, 1907. The contractor was R.J. Manson, and Roland W. Lines was the architect. Over the decades the teaching staff have maintained the pioneer spirit of Alexander Taylor by introducing innovative programmes of study for its young students as well as for the adult population of Edmonton.

10141 - 95 Street.
Icelandic-born John Johnson was the builder and owner of the Hecla Block. He named it after Mount Hecla, Iceland's Largest and most celebrated volcano. Built in 1914 and designed by architects David Hardie and John Maitland, the Hecla Block has served exclusively as a residence over the decades.
Situated on a prominent corner location on the eastern edge of Edmonton's historic downtown core, it represents the city's first generation of apartment buildings, noted for not having ground-floor commercial space. It was built for Edmonton's blue-collar working class and served a growing demand for residential accommodation during the pre-World War I construction boom.
Original interior features included tile work in the foyer with the name Hecla inlaid, brass and glass vestibule doors, skylight, brass door plates, and common water closets and bathrooms. These were all destroyed in a 1994 fire, but fortunately, the exterior remained intact. The double facades are topped with a parapet inscribed with the name Hecla Block. Details such as the red-textured brick, the buff stone trim in the flat arches over the windows, in quoins at the corners, in string courses above the second and third storeys, and in diamond shaped panels characterize the building, giving it architectural significance.
Fully restored in 2003, the Hecla Block continues to serve as a residence for condominium owners.

10141 - 95 Street.
Icelandic-born John Johnson was the builder and owner of the Hecla Block. He named it after Mount Hecla, Iceland's Largest and most celebrated volcano. Built in 1914 and designed by architects David Hardie and John Maitland, the Hecla Block has served exclusively as a residence over the decades.
Situated on a prominent corner location on the eastern edge of Edmonton's historic downtown core, it represents the city's first generation of apartment buildings, noted for not having ground-floor commercial space. It was built for Edmonton's blue-collar working class and served a growing demand for residential accommodation during the pre-World War I construction boom.
Original interior features included tile work in the foyer with the name Hecla inlaid, brass and glass vestibule doors, skylight, brass door plates, and common water closets and bathrooms. These were all destroyed in a 1994 fire, but fortunately, the exterior remained intact. The double facades are topped with a parapet inscribed with the name Hecla Block. Details such as the red-textured brick, the buff stone trim in the flat arches over the windows, in quoins at the corners, in string courses above the second and third storeys, and in diamond shaped panels characterize the building, giving it architectural significance.
Fully restored in 2003, the Hecla Block continues to serve as a residence for condominium owners.

6210 Ada Boulevard.
This residence was built in 1912 and designed by renowned Edmonton architects Arthur Nesbitt and Ernest Morehouse. The home was built for real estate developer Bidwell Holgate, who with business partner William Magrath, invested significant amounts of money into developing The Highlands district.
It is an excellent example of Edwardian architecture with Arts and Crafts and Tudor Revival influences. Exquisite finishing dominates the 5,500 square feet of living space. Oak flooring and paneling is found throughout the home which contains numerous architectural and design delights. A hand painted, linen wall covering with historical motifs, wraps around the main floor den. A built curved china cabinet, lady's mahogany parlour, pillared living room with hammered brass fireplace and more hand painted frescos can be found throughout the home. The exterior is brick on the lower portions and stucco on the upper floors.
Originally, a carriage house built before the First World War occupied part of the lot behind the house but was demolished a number of years ago.