Francis Worthington Simon

1913 – Snippets from the construction of Manitoba Parliament, Winnipeg

From The Building News, February 16 1912: “Mr. Leonard Stokes, P.R.I.B.A., has been appointed by the Government of Manitoba to act as assessor in the competition for the new Government Buildings in Winnipeg.

1920 – Manitoba Legislature, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: Francis Worthington Simon

This was the last of the major provincial legislatures to be constructed and reminiscent of the large 19th century City Halls of the UK.

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Francis Worthington Simon

1913 – Snippets from the construction of Manitoba Parliament, Winnipeg

1920 – Manitoba Legislature, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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