Lost Buildings of Winnipeg

1918 – Imperial Oil Gas Station. Arthur Street, Winnipeg

Architect: James L. Havill

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James Layrock Havill (1873-1947) was active in Toronto, Ontario where he was best known as Chief Architect for the Imperial Oil Co. and can be credited with the design of dozens of auto service stations across Canada constructed at the dawn of the automobile age from 1915 to 1924.

Published March 22, 2026

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