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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…
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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…
May 31, 2019
The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike: Veterans Protest With and Against the Strike
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…
May 15, 2019
The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike: The Strike Shuts Down Winnipeg
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…
April 24, 2019
The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike: Breaking Point – Contract Negotiations Stall
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…
April 3, 2019
The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike: The Western Labour Conference in Calgary
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…
March 6, 2019
The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike: Population Growth and the Canadian Pacific Railway Station
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…
January 9, 2019
The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike: Walker Theatre Meeting Sets the Stage
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. The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike was the largest general strike in Canadian history, with nearly the entire working population of…