1913 – YMCA, Winnipeg, Manitoba

The central Winnipeg YMCA was designed by Jackson and Rosencrans of New York, assisted by architect J.H.G. Russell of Winnipeg. Both names appear on the plans, making it difficult to assess the impact of each on the process. The building is much adapted, only its facade remains as built. Quoins, window details, bands and the entablature are expressed in a creamy terra cotta that incorporates some classical Greek motifs.

“Another view shows the stage reached on the new Y. M. C. A. building on Vaughan street, The building is composed of red brick with white terra cotta facings. The brick work is completed ready for the roof and it is hoped that the building will be ready for occupation in October. Mr. J. H. G. Russell is the associate architect and the general contractors are Messrs. Hazelton Wallin.”
Engineering and Contract Record, July 17, 1912

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