- i03462
- Item
- 1964
A photograph of the Public Safety Building, 1951 Princess Street, taken from the parking lot by Henry Kalen.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
A photograph of the Public Safety Building, 1951 Princess Street, taken from the parking lot by Henry Kalen.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
A photograph showing the front entrance of the Norquay Building, 401 York Avenue, taken by Henry Kalen.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Old Kildonan Park Pavilion in winter
A photograph of the old Kildonan Park Pavilion in the winter. The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Kildonan Park - ponds and new pavilion
A photograph of people enjoying the pond outside of the new Peguis Pavilion in Kildonan Park. The pavilion was built in 1964. The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Trolley bus bound for Corydon Avenue in front of the Legislature Building
A photograph of a trolley bus in front of the Manitoba Legislature Building. The bus signs indicate it is bound for Corydon Avenue. According to handwritten text on the photo's reverse, the bus was made by Canada Car in 1948, has a 249 inch wheel base and can seat 44 passangers. The photo is also marked "Metro Transit Publicity". The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
A photograph of the Portage Avenue underpass, which crosses Century Street on the north side of the St. James Bridge. The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Bus driver in front of Birds Hill Provincial Park bus
Photograph of the first transit bus in service to Birds Hill Provincial Park. In front of the bus are J. A. (Tony) Painchaud, Assistant Superintendent of Transporation and his grandson (left), and bus driver Art Dupas (right).
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Photograph of children and their families lined up on a winter toboggan slide in a park. The cutline reads "Experimental toboggan slides were built". The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Photograph of the first computer installation (an IBM system 360) set-up by the Metro government. From left to right are Gerald Le Bleu, Manager of Computer Systems Department, Harvey Beemer, and Finance Division Director Andy Duncan. The cutline reads "Metro's own computer installation went into action".
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Winnipeg's last trolley bus at the Carruthers Avenue Garage
Photograph of the last trolley bus operated in Winnipeg. The bus was on route to north Main Street and McAdam Avenue, and bears the face of transit's "Transit Tom" mascot, as well as text advertising it as the last trolley bus. Left to right are Transit Division employees Don Morrison (Special Projects Officer), Robert M. Simister (Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Branch), Walter Marshal, J. A. (Tony) Painchaud (Assistant Superintendent of Transportation Operation), Roy W. Church (Manager of Transit Operations), Robert G. Ferguson (Superintendent of Schedules), and C. E. ("Ed") LaForme (Superintendent of Transportation). Information about the photograph is written on attached scrap paper. The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Bus drivers of chartered buses in costume for Canadian Bar Association Convention
Photograph of six bus drivers dressed up in suits and top hats standing in front of buses that have been chartered for the Canadian Bar Association Convention. From left to right, the bus drivers are Bill Schade, Frank Ross, Ed Clark, Jack Copeland, Grant Smith, and Ken Granait. The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
City Hall and courtyard, facing Market Avenue
Photograph of the front side of Winnipeg's second City Hall, facing towards Market Avenue. Also featured in the photograph is the green space in front of City Hall, the Jubilee Fountain, the Volunteer Monument, businesses and store fronts on Market Avenue, and the McLaren and Cornwall Hotels in the distance. Photographed by Henry Kalen.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
New Conservatory in Assiniboine Park
Photograph of the new conservatory in Assiniboine Park, built in June 1970. The photo's reverse is marked with Metro's Parks and Protection Division stamp and G. A. Schoch (Landscape Architect) written. The photographer is likely G. A. Schoch.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
A colour photograph of the Nairn Overpass from below.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Interior of Peguis Pavilion in Kildonan Park
Photograph of the interior of the Peguis Pavilion in Kildonan Park. Featured is a small sitting area with tables and a small canteen window. Photograph by Henry Kalen.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Old Cricket Pavilion in Assiniboine Park
Photograph of the old Cricket Pavilion in Assiniboine Park, originally constructed in 1911 and demolished in 1966. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
New Cricket Pavilion in Assiniboine Park
Photograph of the new Cricket Pavilion in Assiniboine Park, which replaced the original pavilion in 1966. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Boat ramp at Crescent Drive Park
Photograph of the first public boat ramp in Winnipeg, built in 1967 and located in Crescent Drive Park. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Area of John Blumberg Golf Course prior to construction.
Photograph of abandoned buildings on a rural stretch of land in the area of what is now John Blumberg Golf Course. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Golf house at John Blumberg Golf Course
Photograph of the main golf house at John Blumberg Golf Course. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer