Government

After Edmonton’s incorporation as a town in 1892, it competed with southern neighbour Strathcona for prominence on the provincial landscape. First mayor Matthew McCauley’s relationship with the federal government ensured Edmonton’s rapid ascent on the political scene, which culminated in its incorporation as a city in 1904 and its naming as provincial capital a year later.

While Alberta has traditionally leaned towards the right of the political spectrum, Edmonton has had a history of supporting left-leaning parties. The pattern stretches back through the city’s labour history and early years, during which unions and radical organizations pressed for progressive social change as the economy expanded.

AGT Building — 1951

Themes: Government
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Central

Alberta Legislature

Themes: Government
Era: Urban Settlement
Area: Central

Balfour Manor

Themes: Government, Homes, Transportation
Era: Urban Growth
Area: Central

CARNA Museum & Archives

Themes: Government
Era: City Modern
Area: Northwest

Charles Camsell Hospital

Themes: Government
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Northwest

Churchill Wire Centre

Themes: Government
Era: Urban Growth
Area: Central

City Hall

Themes: Government
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Central

City of Edmonton Archives

Themes: Education, Government
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Central

Connaught Armoury

Themes: Government
Era: Urban Growth
Area: Southwest

Edmonton Federal Building

Themes: Government
Era: City Modern
Area: Northwest

Edmonton General Hospital

Themes: Government
Era: Urban Settlement
Area: Central

Edmonton Heritage Council

Themes: Government
Era: City Modern
Area: Central

Edmonton Power Maintenance Building — 1960s

Themes: Government
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Central

Edmonton's First Post Office

Themes: Government
Era: Urban Growth
Area: Central

Fort Edmonton Cemetery and Memorial

Themes: Government
Era: Pre-contact & Fur Trade
Area: Central

Glenora Substation — 1956

Themes: Government
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: West

Government House

Themes: Government
Era: Urban Growth
Area: West

Government House Foundation

Themes: Government
Era: City Modern
Area: West

Grierson Centre

Themes: Government
Era: Urban Growth
Area: Central

Griesbach Quartermaster Stores, Minor Type A — 1955

Themes: Government
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Northwest

Immigration Hall

Themes: Government
Era: The War Years
Area: Central

Land Titles Building

Themes: Government
Era: Urban Settlement
Area: Central

North Telephone Exchange

Themes: Government, Trade & Industry
Era: Urban Growth
Area: Central

Old Fort Edmonton / Alberta Legislature Grounds

Themes: Government, Trade & Industry
Era: Urban Settlement
Area: Central

Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre

Themes: Government
Era: The War Years
Area: Central

Provincial Court House

Themes: Government
Era: Urban Growth
Area: Central

St. Joseph’s Hospital

Themes: Government
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Southwest

Strathcona Public Building (South Side Post Office)

Themes: Government
Era: Urban Growth
Area: Southwest

Strathcona Public Library

Themes: Education, Government
Era: Urban Growth
Area: Southwest

The Old Citadel

Themes: Government, Religion
Era: The War Years
Area: Central

Ukrainian Labour-Farmer Temple

Themes: Education, Government, Religion, Trade & Industry
Era: The War Years
Area: Central

Westwood Transit Garage — 1960

Themes: Government
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Central