A Piece Of History

Edmonton has a river valley that runs through the city from west to east.
Over the years there has been a lot of different industries that have set up in the valley.
Coal mines were just one of those industries.
Here is a historical marker that stand on what was once the site of one of those mines
Today the area is a wonderful residential neighborhood.

[Kathy]

I didn't know that your area had coal mines.

[eDorre]

Neat informative shot!

[Harry J Benson]

interesting history

[Glenda]

Nice !

[Batya]

interesting. Was there company housing way back when?

[Diana]

Such interesting info, thanks for sharing.

[Monique]

Very interesting 👍

[Dione Giorgio]

Thank you for sharing this piece of Edmonton's history.

[Dustyloup]

The weather is interesting. Kind of cloudy and sunny at the same time

[Fisher Family]

An interesting piece of history. I find it quite fascinating to see how old industrial areas can be transformed for the needs of today.

Ian

[Margaret Brown]

Interesting info, we have a lot of mine shafts around us a mix of Allum and Iron Ore.

[william wooderson]

Better homes than coal mines!!

[Henk-Jan]

Intriguing board with the scene behind it, but that's the history I guess

[Margo Sayer]

Fascinating back story. Delighted that you have such places to visit and enjoy.

[Nina Ganci]

very interesting, happy to see that a marker is there in memory of those that lived there

[Tunia McClure]

The neighborhood is much more attractive now.

[bruni]

Interesting history. your background looks much better than the picture on the sign.

[Pyrrhula]

Great info and shot.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Re-purposing geography- what a concept! Nice shot.

[Hope D Jennings]

Interesting. My area is known for old iron mines. Nice they document the history of locations.

[bkb in the city]

@randystreat Kathy a lot of coal mines and brickyards

[bkb in the city]

@edorreandresen Glad to share this with you

[bkb in the city]

@hjbenson Harry glad to share this with you

[bkb in the city]

@glendamg Glenda glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@shilohmom Batya there wasn't company housing bit most of employees lived in the area

[bkb in the city]

@ludwigsdiana Diana you're welcome

[bkb in the city]

@momamo Monique glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@sangwann Dione you're welcome

[bkb in the city]

@dustyloup That can be quite common here

[bkb in the city]

@fishers Ian we have a lot of that here

[bkb in the city]

@craftymeg Margaret that is very interesting

[bkb in the city]

@will_wooderson Yes William that is for sure

[bkb in the city]

@hajeka Yes Henk it certainly is

[bkb in the city]

@s4sayer Margo I am glad that we have preserved history

[bkb in the city]

@ninaganci Nina it is a very nice way to preserve history

[bkb in the city]

@tunia Yes Tunia it certainly is

[bkb in the city]

@bruni Yes Bruni it certainly is

[bkb in the city]

@pyrrhula Ferry glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Thanks Ann. They have done a lot of that here

[bkb in the city]

@mzzhope Hope that is quite interesting. It is nice to have a sign to help preserve history