This architectural rendering was done in the 1970s as part of an unrealized proposal for a 102 Street Mall. The City had been looking at proposals to develop the area into a mall since at least 1968. The consultants behind this work were Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. out of Evanston, Illinois. This firm did municipal planning work for cities around the world.
Drawing depicts the North Saskatchewan River looking west, with the Alberta Legislature in the background.
Stephen Spisak studied in England before moving to Edmonton in the 1970s, where he worked as a designer and illustrator. Spisak was involved in design work for the 1978 Commonwealth Games and the 1983 Universiade Games. He has exhibited his work in both Canada and the UK.
This poster is an advertisement for the Polonez Polish Folk Ensemble's 15th Anniversary Gala Performance at the Jubilee Auditorium on October 27, 1997. The performance was dedicated to the Polish Combatants Edmonton Society who were celebrating their 50th anniversary.