John Woodman (1861-1944)

An engineer who joined the Canadian Pacific Railway and was engaged in railway construction work in the west for many years. He attained the position of Chief Engineer, Western Line, CPR, but in 1902 he left the railway to open his own office as an engineer and architect. Practiced as John Woodman, before joining English architect Raymond Carey as Woodman & Carey 1911-1917, and later worked with Arthur E. Cubbidge as Woodman & Cubbidge, 1917-1923 before working alone until his retirement.

1892 – The Manitoba Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: John Woodman

The original grand railway hotel in Winnipeg,

1904 – Eaton’s Department Store, Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: John Woodman

For years the focal point of downtown Winnipeg,

1906 – City Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: John Woodman

A massive warehouse building now used as offices and shopping facilities,

1926 – Eaton’s Warehouse, 130 Galt Avenue, Winnipeg

Architect: John Woodman

Occupying an entire block in the Exchange District,

John Woodman (1861-1944)

1892 – The Manitoba Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1904 – Eaton’s Department Store, Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1906 – City Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1926 – Eaton’s Warehouse, 130 Galt Avenue, Winnipeg

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