97th Street was once Namayo Avenue. As Edmonton grew, new streets were named for local geography or landowners—often as marketing. After Edmonton and Strathcona merged, duplicate names caused confusion. Residents voted to adopt numbered streets, though some original names remain. Landscape orientation.
97th Street was once Namayo Avenue. As Edmonton grew, new streets were named for local geography or landowners—often as marketing. After Edmonton and Strathcona merged, duplicate names caused confusion. Residents voted to adopt numbered streets, though some original names remain. Landscape orientation.
