1892 – The Manitoba Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: John Woodman
The original grand railway hotel in Winnipeg,
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.
1904 – T. Eaton Co., Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: John Woodman
For years the focal point of downtown Winnipeg,
1905 – Wilson Building, 288 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg
Architect: John Woodman
The beauty of this building lies in the ground floor elevation in Richardson Romanesque.
1906 – City Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: John Woodman
A massive warehouse building now used as offices and shopping facilities,
1906 – Somerset Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: John Woodman
Sadly now missing its cornice and more elaborate shop fronts,
1909 – Ambassador Apartments, 379 Hargrave, Winnipeg
Architect: John Woodman
Designed as an upscale apartment block,
1926 – T. Eaton Co. Warehouse, 130 Galt Avenue, Winnipeg
Architect: John Woodman
Occupying an entire block in the Exchange District,
