Central McDougall
During Edmonton’s real estate boom in 1912, the Hudson Bay Company capitalized on the fervor by offering parts of its land in Central McDougall for sale, but the subsequent collapse left many subdivisions vacant for years. In 1915, the Prince of Wales Armoury was erected, serving not only military groups but also cadets and various organizations. By the 1950s, Central McDougall was mostly developed, with redevelopment efforts underway by the 1960s.
South of 108 Avenue, many single-family homes were replaced with low-rise apartments, while commercial land uses expanded across the neighborhood. A small industrial presence north of 105 Avenue emerged due to the downtown warehouse district’s expansion. Named after John Alexander McDougall, an influential Edmonton businessman, real estate developer, and former mayor, Central McDougall pays tribute to his significant contributions to the city’s growth and development.