Scott Lilwall

Scott Lilwall

Writer


Recent work by Scott

A newspaper clipping of a City of Edmonton ad about proposed plank sidewalks
history

A moment in history: Sept. 18, 1915

On this day in 1915, the City of Edmonton gave notice that it would be laying some new wooden sidewalks.

A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Mill Woods wins on mail delivery'
history mill woods

A moment in history: Sept. 11, 1976

On this day in 1976, the rapidly expanding south Mill Woods area was about to finally get direct mail delivery.

A newspaper clipping of an ad for Great Western Garment with the headline 'Women Wanted'
history business

A moment in history: Sept. 4, 1947

On this day in 1947, Edmonton's Great Western Garment Company was advertising for new workers.

A newspaper clipping of a 1957 ad that says the Roxy Theatre will start running first-run films on Aug. 30
history theatre

A moment in history: Aug. 28, 1957

Edmonton has a long history of beloved theatres, both of the cinema and playhouse variety. But the Roxy is one landmark that belongs to both camps. When it opened its doors in 1938, it was as a movie theatre.

A newspaper clipping of an ad for Howard and McBride with a picture of a hearse
history downtown

A moment in history: Aug. 21, 1926

On this day in 1926, one of Edmonton's newest funeral homes was advertising its services.

Clippings of a newspaper story under the headline 'Eskimos offer $3 million for enclosing stadium'
history sports

A moment in history: Aug. 14, 1975

On this day in 1975, Edmonton's football team was pledging $3 million towards a brand new stadium.

A newspaper clipping of an an for Stage West's production of Mors Draculae with Victor Buono
history arts

A moment in history: July 24, 1979

On this day in 1979, Edmonton's successful dinner theatre was putting on a production by a celebrated local playwright.

A newspaper clipping of classifed ads, including one indicating that Hermitage School was ready to receive students
history

A moment in history: July 17, 1886

On this day in 1886, the Hermitage homestead was accepting students into one of Edmonton's earliest schools.

Newspaper clippings of pictures of the Exhibition Lands in 1953 and ads celebrating the 75th anniversary
history festivals

A moment in history: July 10, 1953

On this day in 1953, Edmonton's Exhibition Lands were being prepared for the 75th anniversary of the city's annual summer fair.