1880s – Robertson Block, Main Street, Winnipeg
A large three storey corner block finished in brick with an elaborate cornice and balustrading above.
Lost Buildings of Winnipeg
Winnipeg buildings that have been lost – either demolished for redevelopment or just lost to the ravages of time through neglect or malice.
1881 – Gerrie Block, Princess Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Charles A. Barber
The Gerrie Block completed in 1881,
1881 – Hudson’s Bay Company, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Balston C. Kenway
Built at Main & York,
1881 – Osborne Bridge, Winnipeg, Canada
Originally a privately-owned bridge constructed by the by the South Winnipeg Bridge Company.
1881 – Université de Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg
Architect: Balston C. Kenway
Located on the site of what is now Provencher Park in St.
1882 – Manitoba College, Ellice Ave., Winnipeg
Architect: Barber & Barber
Originally built as a Methodist College,
1883 – Central School No. 1, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Charles A. Barber
When built, this school was described as “away out on the prairie” because it was thought to be so far from the centre of Winnipeg.
1883 – Clarendon Hotel, Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Architect: James Chisholm
Designed by local architect James Chisholm,
1883 – Coronation Block, King St., Winnipeg
Architect: John H. G. Russell
The Coronation Block, or more popularly the Shanghai Restaurant,
1883 – Grace Methodist Church, Winnipeg
Architect: James Chisholm
In 1883, a Methodist (later United) church was designed by Winnipeg architect James Chisholm and built at the corner of Ellice Avenue and Notre Dame Avenue.
