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July 24, 2019
From Storage Space to Artspace: The Gault Building
Once upon a time, the magical building known as Artspace, which has been home to over 15 artist groups for the last 30 years, was a dry goods warehouse. Originally called the Gault Building, it was constructed in 1900 and later expanded in 1903. Featuring one of the most beloved rooftops in the cities, it…
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July 17, 2019
A Walk Through Winnipeg’s Wondrous Warehouse District
In the heart of downtown Winnipeg sits the Exchange District, frozen in time, forever paying homage to the golden era of a young prairie city. Shaped by the railway that once shipped grain from Canada to the world, the Exchange is filled with early 20th century warehouses that were strategically located around spur lines, which…
July 10, 2019
From Olympia to Marlborough: A Heartwarming Historic Hotel
The Marlborough Hotel sits less than a block off Portage Avenue, a medieval looking building tucked behind the modern glass of the Kensington Building. Originally known as the Olympia Hotel, it is quiet and unassuming, with Gothic architecture that would seem more at home on a college campus rather than the urban core of Winnipeg….
July 3, 2019
Fighting for a Future: The Vaughan Street Jail
The Vaughan Street Jail is an ominous building that has loomed over Memorial Boulevard for nearly 140 years. Winnipeg’s primary jail from 1881 to 1930, men, women, and even children as old as five were incarcerated in the Vaughan Street Jail. The jail is the most popular site in Doors Open Winnipeg, receiving thousands of…
June 25, 2019
Culture Not Condos: The Fortune and Macdonald Blocks
In the not so distant past, the glorious Fortune and Macdonald Blocks were in a sad state, under threat of demolition. After years of neglect, the buildings were in disrepair and the owner wanted to level them and build a hotel in their place. Unwilling to let Winnipeg’s priceless heritage be destroyed, Heritage Winnipeg advocated…
June 21, 2019
The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike: Bloody Saturday
As 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike, Heritage Winnipeg is commemorating the year by looking back at the events during this tumultuous period of history that helped shape our city. This article is part of a series of guest posts reflecting on the some of the places that bore witness…
June 14, 2019
Gems of Fort Rouge: The Panama Court & Pasadena Apartments
The Panama Court Apartments and Pasadena Apartments are two iconic Winnipeg apartment buildings located on quiet, tree-lined streets just beyond the bounds of the hustle and bustle of a busy downtown. Built in the early 20th century, the apartments have stood the test of time and are still home to many Winnipeggers today. Now located…
The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike: Raids and Arrests
As 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike, Heritage Winnipeg is commemorating the year by looking back at the events during this tumultuous period of history that helped shape our city. This article is part of a series of guest posts reflecting on the some of the places that bore witness…
June 12, 2019
Lost Winnipeg: The Thomson and Pope Building
Long before Portage Place Shopping Centre dominated the north side of downtown Portage Avenue with its unwelcoming wall of advertising, a far more charming collection of early 20th century buildings stood there. The Thomson and Pope Building was one of these structures, formerly located at 379 – 381 Portage Avenue. It was a commercial building…
June 7, 2019
The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike: Specials and Strikers Riot
As 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike, Heritage Winnipeg is commemorating the year by looking back at the events during this tumultuous period of history that helped shape our city. This article is part of a series of guest posts reflecting on the some of the places that bore witness…