1911 – St Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: H.J. Rill / Northwood & Chivers
Completed in 1911 by H.J. Rill, with further work by Northwood &
Northwood & Chivers
George W. Northwood arrived in Winnipeg in 1905 after studies in Montreal. He had a distinguished military career during World War I, then joined in partnership with another decorated veteran, Brigadier Major Cyril W.U. Chivers. Their architectural firm was responsible for many of the city’s outstanding commercial and public projects in the 1920s and 1930s. Northwood also served on the boards of the Manitoba Association of Architects, Manitoba Club and Sanatorium Board, and as the province’s representative to Dominion government discussions about post-war relief programs.
1928 – Former Canadian Wheat Board, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Northwood & Chivers
Two buildings, the original of 1928 by Northwood & Chivers and a later addition of 1962 designed to co-exist with the original facade.
1930 – The Pavilion, Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Northwood & Chivers
The previous Pavilion was built in 1908 to a design by John D. Atchison but it burned in 1929.
1932 – Manitoba Archives Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Northwood & Chivers
The Provincial Archives of Manitoba is located in the Manitoba Archives Building in downtown Winnipeg,
1934 – Former Bank of Toronto, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Northwood & Chivers
Former branch office of the Bank of Toronto, this small building is now in use as offices.
1935 – Federal Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Northwood & Chivers
A fine office block in a mild Art Deco style. The stylised wheaf sheafs provide the decoration around the top of the building in place of the more traditional cornice.
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