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- Municipal
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Description area
History
The City of Edmonton Archives Committee formed on September 26, 1938 and was renamed the Archives and Landmark Committee in 1947. The committee actively collected records and artifacts. Their outreach activities included running exhibit spaces in the Civic Block and marking buildings and significant locations with plaques and monuments.
In 1966, the Archives and Landmark Committee bylaw was amended and the Edmonton Historical Board (EHB) was formed as part of the Parks and Recreation Branch. The EHB concentrated on commemorating Edmonton's heritage through the annual Plaques and Recognition Awards. Parks and Recreation took over the archives and artifacts, forming the City of Edmonton Archives and the City's Artifacts Centre.
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Prince of Wales Armouries
Holdings
Total Volume: 3500 meters
Inclusive Dates: 1880s - current
Predominant Dates: 1892 - current
Holdings consist of the permanently valuable records of the Corporation of the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas acquired by annexation. This material includes Council minutes, bylaws, correspondence, administrative records, tax rolls, blueprints, building permits, oral history interviews, photographs and moving images. Also included in the Archives are manuscript collections relating to founders of Edmonton and district, records of local businesses, sporting organizations, social clubs, other organizations and individuals. The archives is the official repository for the records of the 1978 Commonwealth Games and the 1983 Universiade Games.
Finding aids, guides and publications
For the most up to date descriptions, please visit The City of Edmonton Archives' online catalogue: https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/
Access area
Opening times
Please call 780-496-8711 at least two days in advance to make an appointment for your visit to the Archives, which will allow us time to pull the materials you want to view. Please plan your visit accordingly.
- Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Access conditions and requirements
Archival assistance is always available in the reference room and there are many self service options. However, please note that there are no retrievals of new research material after 4:00 PM, including Wednesday evenings.
Accessibility
The Prince of Wales Armouries can only be accessed from west of 105 Street along 108 Avenue.
The building has accessible parking, a ramp at the front entrance, power doors, elevators and accessible washrooms in the main area.