McDermot Avenue Winnipeg

Named after local businessman Andrew McDermot.

1884 – Telegram Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

This building was constructed for R.J. Whitla & Co., dry goods wholesaler and internally features pre-fabricated cast iron columns.

1887 – 173 McDermot Avenue – Mitchell Block, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: A.T. Timewell

The date stone over the centre window of the top floor of this building reads 1886,

1899 – 179 McDermot Avenue – W.F. Alloway Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: James H. Cadham & S. Frank Peters

There is conflicting evidence as to the identity of the architect of this structure.

1903 – Criterion Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: H.S. Griffiths

Built at a cost of $20,000 and designed by H.S. Griffiths a British architect, the Criterion was one of many hotels established in the area to accommodate the thousands of arriving travellers.

1906 – Galpern (Porter) Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: John H.G. Russell

In 1906 James Porter whose firm James Porter and Company previously had been housed in cramped quarters on Main Street,

1907 – Inland Revenue Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: David Ewart

The original Customs House in Winnipeg was constructed in 1874 at 198 Main Street. It was decided in 1907 that a larger facility was needed and the proximity of the location to downtown business district weighed heavily in its selection.

1907 – Unbuilt Tower Proposal, Main Street, Winnipeg

Architect: John D. Atchison

Unbuilt 14-storey proposal for an office building on the east side of Main Street, between McDermot and Bannatyne.

1911 – 212 McDermot – Lake of the Woods Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: John H.G. Russell

Built in 1901 of red brick, its location was selected because of its closeness to the Grain Exchange on Princess.

1912 – 321 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: George W. Northwood

The building, also known as the Finnie and Murray Block, on the northwest corner of McDermot Avenue and Adelaide Street,