1883 – Lieutenant Governor’s Residence, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Thomas Scott
In 1870, Manitoba entered Confederation and in 1872,
In 1870, Manitoba entered Confederation and in 1872,
Manitoba’s first Legislature building was built facing Kennedy Street,
Built in two stages, the original and larger part was constructed in 1882-83 and housed the Courts,
Finished in the ubiquitous stock yellow brick beloved of Winnipeg apartment builders,
The hotel was built around the perimeter of an open courtyard,
A 262 bed secure facility facing the city’s Law Courts (the two structures are linked by an underground tunnel which allows for the secure movement of inmates),
Understated modern office development that could perhaps have benefited visually from an extra couple of floors.