1911 – 212 McDermot – Lake of the Woods Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Built in 1901 of red brick, its location was selected because of its closeness to the Grain Exchange on Princess.
Built in 1901 of red brick, its location was selected because of its closeness to the Grain Exchange on Princess.
The English-born James H. Ashdown was probably Winnipeg’s best-known businessman and he first arrived in the Red River settlement via Ontario in 1868.
Alexander Melville was born in Fraserburgh, Scotland in 1873 and received his architectural and civil engineering degrees in Aberdeen.
In 1903 the firm of A. and W. Melville, architects and civil engineers, began operation. This company was responsible for numerous buildings in and around the city.
Formerly the municipal hall of the Rural Municipality of Assiniboia, before it amalgamated with Brooklands, and St. James to form St.
Fine heritage building that is obviously well cared for. Originally built for the Mortgage Company of Canada,
City Light & Power Company, the first public utility in Western Canada, began operation in 1911.
The Orpheum Theatre, was one of the chain of Orpheum Theatres across Canada and the United States.
Completed in 1911 by H.J. Rill, with further work by Northwood &
Of the many railway buildings in Winnipeg, the crowning glory is Union Station which closes the vista down Broadway with its imposing bulk and dome.