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Architecture of Winnipeg

01 March 2011
1915 – Power House, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1915 – Power House, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: Victor W. Horwood Built as the Province of Manitoba Power House to generate power for the Provincial Legislature and Law Courts buildings alongside.

14 April 2010
1916 – First Church of Christ, Scientist, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1916 – First Church of Christ, Scientist, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architects: Jordan & Over Designed in the shape of a Greek cross, the building was built in two stages. The first level was completed in 1911, with the much larger second floor added...

06 May 2010
1916 – Hamilton Building (Former Bank of Hamilton), Winnipeg, Manitoba

1916 – Hamilton Building (Former Bank of Hamilton), Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architects: John D. Atchison In 1897, the building and lot on the south-east corner of Main and McDermot was purchased for $30,000 by the Bank of Hamilton. Extensive alterations and an addition were...

21 April 2010
1916 – Provincial Law Courts, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1916 – Provincial Law Courts, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architects: Samuel Hooper / Victor W. Horwood / John D. Atchison Situated across Broadway from the Manitoba Legislature building, the Law Courts consists of several buildings. The original architect was Samuel Hooper, who...

28 April 2010
1917 – Paris Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1917 – Paris Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: Woodman & Carey A stunning building on Portage Avenue, the Paris building is dramatically floodlit at night to accentuate its metal decoration. The building is a total contrast with many of the...

29 June 2010
1919 – Former Bank of Commerce, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1919 – Former Bank of Commerce, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architects: Victor Daniel Horsburgh In Winnipeg the main banks had been clustered on Main Street. As Portage Avenue developed into a shopping area, the banks started to open up branches to cater for...

30 September 2009
1919 – Hudson’s Bay Company, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1919 – Hudson’s Bay Company, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: Burke Horwood & White Unbuilt proposal for a massive department store for the Hudson’s Bay Company. Intended to be their flagship store, this would have been the largest building in the city...

27 April 2010
1919 – Winnipeg Hydro Showroom, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1919 – Winnipeg Hydro Showroom, Winnipeg, Manitoba

In 1910, land for a power substation was acquired by the City of Winnipeg on the west side of King Street, north of Notre Dame Avenue. The King Street substation was completed in...

29 June 2010
1922 – Assiniboine School, St. James, Winnipeg

1922 – Assiniboine School, St. James, Winnipeg

Built in 1922, Assiniboine School is an attractive low school building with a variety of rooflevels and materials. The entry hall features a large striking mural depicting an aboriginal campsite, one of two...