Forms part of Fonds 1, City of Winnipeg (1874-1971): Series 82 consists of items contained in a casket prepared by City Council for placement in the cornerstone of the City's first city hall.

Not long after incorporation, City Council proposed construction of a city hall. A site on Main Street between William and Market Avenues was selected. On August 17, 1875, the cornerstone of the new city hall was laid with Masonic honors by Grand Master the Rev. Dr. Clark and officers of the Grand Lodge. A civic holiday was declared to mark the occasion, and speeches were made by Chief Justice Wood, the Hon. R. S. Davis, Premier of Manitoba, and American Consul James Wickes Taylor. At the ceremony, a casket was deposited into the cornerstone ' the casket contained coins, bills, newspapers and photographs of the City. Today, such a box would be called a time capsule.

Completed in 1876 and formally opened on March 14 of that year, the first city hall suffered chronic structural problems. Repairs were attempted, but were not successful, and for some time, the building was propped up with wooden braces until it was finally judged unsound and demolished in 1883. At demolition, the casket was removed and eventually placed into the cornerstone of the second city hall. When this building was demolished in 1962, the caskets were moved to a bank safety deposit box and then to the Archives.

Records created by a Special Committee appointed to manage celebrations for Winnipeg's 50th Anniversary celebrations. In addition to correspondence with various businesses, organizations, and others, the series contains a scrapbook documenting the parade that took place on June 18, 1924, which includes photographs, newspaper clippings, and other material.

Assessment rolls record the assessed values of property within the City of Winnipeg.

Forms part of Fonds 1, City of Winnipeg (1874-1971): Series 83 consists of items contained in a casket prepared by City Council for placement in the cornerstone of the City's second city hall.

Shortly after Winnipeg's first city hall was demolished in 1883, City Council called for plans and specifications to construct a second city hall. The cornerstone for this new building was laid on July 20, 1884 by Mayor Logan, with speeches from Captain Scott, Aldermen Mulvey, Wilson and Drewry and American Consul James Wickes Taylor, among others. The casket from Winnipeg's first city hall was placed into the cornerstone for the new city hall, along with a second smaller casket which contained a number of civic publications, coins and photographs.

Affectionately known as the "Gingerbread" building, the second city hall served Winnipeg until it was demolished in 1962 to make way for construction of the new civic centre. Upon demolition, the caskets were removed and opened and the contents moved to a bank safety deposit box and then to the Archives.

Forms part of Fonds 27: This series contains photographs of the many activities and events sponsored by the Fort Garry Historical Society (FGHS). These photographs are from events such as the FGHS general meetings, its annual general meetings, and the opening of the Saint Norbert Provincial Heritage Park, including images of the historic buildings and artifacts. There are also photographs of flooding from 1950, 1979, and 1997, events like walking tours and celebrations hosted by the FGHS, and other historical photographs.

Consists of three protest songs by “A Critical Mass Choir” recorded in June, 2006. Donation courtesy of Patrick Krawec.

A Critical Mass Choir – “You Ride Your Bike!” (1:10)

Lyrics: Patrick Krawec, Ian La Rue, Tara Norberg
Music: “You Sing a Song” Ella Jenkins c.1966 (River Bend Music, Inc., N.Y., ASCAO)
Patrick Krawec – ukulele & vocals, Ian La Rue – ukulele and vocals, Tara Norberg – kazoo and vocals

A Critical Mass Choir – “Will You Step On My Head?” (3:37)

Lyrics: Patrick Krawec, Ian La Rue, Tara Norberg
Music: Patrick Krawec, Ian La Rue, Tara Norberg
Patrick Krawec – banjo & vocals, Ian La Rue – guitar & vocals, Tara Norberg – vocals

A Critical Mass Choir – “Frank Talk About Policing” (2:15)

Lyrics: Patrick Krawec, Ian La Rue, Tara Norberg
Music: trad.
Patrick Krawec – banjo & vocals, Ian La Rue – guitar & vocals, Tara Norberg – vocals

Consists of a digital photo book of the Orioles Bike Cage, a community bike shop at the Valour Community Centre. Donation courtesy of Gregory Allan.

Consists of a photo book of the 2014 and 2015 Canadian Cyclocross Championships that were held at the Forks in Winnipeg. The book was created event organizer Steve Scoles using photos submitted by those involved in the event. Donation courtesy of Chris Huebner.

Consists of various reports and studies on Winnipeg cycling and cycling infrastructure conducted by the City of Winnipeg and others, as well as two issues of the “Active and Green” newsletter from 2007. Donation courtesy of Erik Dickson of the City of Winnipeg Public Works Department, Transportation Division.

Consists of two cycling zines: “Queer Byke, wpg history tour” and “Oh What Fun it is to Ride, a Zine About Winter Cycling in Winnipeg. Donation courtesy of authors Allison Kolynchuk and Howard J.

Consists of final sign designs for Winnipeg’s trail system. Donation courtesy of Kirk Warren.

Consists of photographs of a “Ghost Bike” that was painted white and locked to a railing in the Exchange District to honour Dave Brophy, an Indigenous environmental and cycling activist who died in 2007. Donation courtesy of Sarah Fox.

Contains graphics and posters created by Tétro Design to promote the 2014 and 2015 Canadian Cyclocross Nationals, which were held at the Forks. Donation courtesy of Andrea Tetrault of Tétro Design.

Consists of photos of and a poster advertising World Naked Bike Ride in Winnipeg in 2012, which protested fossil fuel consumption, highlight the dangers cyclists face, and promote body positivity. Donation courtesy of Merrill Grant.

Consists of posters advertising the Kids of Mud program, a weeknight mountain bike race event for kids that was started in 1995. Donation courtesy of Patrick Dave Benson.

Consist of an autobiographical video created by Tim Brandt about his life cycling in Winnipeg, the “Urban Steed” cycling zine, and a Winnipeg Free Press article about the history of cycling in Winnipeg. Donation courtesy of Tim Brandt.

Consist of scans of newspaper and magazine articles about local and competition cycling. Donation courtesy of Neil Grover.

Consists of photos of various Winnipeg cycling venues and events, including the W.R.E.N.C.H. and the Ralph Brown Community Centre. Donation courtesy of Nathan Wild.

Consists of a curatorial essay about an art installation at the University of Manitoba, articles about cycling, particularly at the University of Manitoba, and photos of the 2010 Winnipeg Folk Festival Bike Ride to Site. Donation courtesy of Anna Weier.

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