Whyte Avenue Looking East Edmonton 1912

Step back to 1912 on Whyte Avenue, captured here looking east toward the cloc tower of the Strathcona Post Office. This archival photograph reveals a thriving main street at the height of Old Strathcona’s early boom—horse-drawn wagons, electric streetcars, and bustling storefronts lining the avenue that would become the heart of Edmonton’s arts and culture district.

The elegant post office, a community landmark and hub of daily life, anchors the scene and reflects the confidence of a growing prairie city. This print offers a vivid window into the heritage and character that continue to define Whyte Avenue today.