1906 – Galpern (Porter) Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba
In 1906 James Porter whose firm James Porter and Company previously had been housed in cramped quarters on Main Street,
In 1906 James Porter whose firm James Porter and Company previously had been housed in cramped quarters on Main Street,
Like many other local warehouses, 44 Princess has a symmetrical façade divided into three parts and highlighted by Romanesque detailing.
The center of commerce in The Exchange District, the Grain Exchange Building reflected the growth of Winnipeg at the turn of the century after the growth of the railroads.
The 1906 Imperial Bank on Main Street is an example of the Classical Revival or Neo-classical style that came to prominence for large public structures in North America after the turn of the century.
The original Customs House in Winnipeg was constructed in 1874 at 198 Main Street. It was decided in 1907 that a larger facility was needed and the proximity of the location to downtown business district weighed heavily in its selection.
This Edwardian building has characteristic red clay brick facades with dressed stone on the main floor.
A stark and obvious example of the Exchange warehouse developed in two stages (which many were) – the original four floors received a vastly different treatment than the final three stories whiuch were added circa 1910.
From its heavy brick exterior to its masonry base, the building screams solidity. And it is.
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.