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Cyclist’s Handbook, Province of Manitoba

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Series
1971

Part of Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg

Series consists of briefs, plans, organizational charts, reports, statements and correspondence related to the proposal for the reorganization of local government in the Metropolitan area (also referred to as the Greater Winnipeg area), as well as to the Province of Manitoba’s White paper on urban reorganization and the City of Winnipeg Act which led the way to the creation of Unicity in 1972. Files related to Metro Chairman Jack Willis’ mayoral run for the unified City of Winnipeg are also included in the series.

Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.)

Green space near Nairn Overpass

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Item
1971

Part of Parks and Recreation Photograph collection

Green space near Nairn Overpass.

Winnipeg (Man.). Parks and Recreation Department

Donation 30: City of Winnipeg cycling maps and reports

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Series
[after 1971]-2021

Part of The W.R.E.N.C.H. Winnipeg Cycling Archive collection

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.

Correspondence

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Series
1971-2017

Part of Fort Garry Historical Society Inc.

Forms part of Fonds 27: This series contains general correspondence between the Fort Garry Historical Society and its members, government agencies, and the public. It covers a wide range of topics, including correspondence relating to the governance of the Society, the St. Norbert Provincial Park, genealogical inquiries, and requests for information regarding the history of Fort Garry.

Arborists preparing to prune a tree

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Item
28 Nov. 1970

Part of Parks and Recreation Photograph collection

Two arborists preparing to prune a tree.

Winnipeg (Man.). Parks and Recreation Department

Winnipeg's last trolley bus at the Carruthers Avenue Garage

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Item
30 Oct. 1970

Part of Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg

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

Beautification of Portage Avenue divider, before and after

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Item
Oct. 1970, Jul. 1971

Part of Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg

Two photographs affixed to a piece of paper showcasing the beautification of Portage Avenue's divider. The Photographs were taken from around Carlton Street and look south down Portage avenue, towards Main Street. The photograph on the left shows a bare divider with short, patchy grass, while the photograph on the right shows the same divider with regular concrete slabs on its surface and potted shrubery. Cut lines are typed at the top, emphasizing the change. The photographer is unknown.

Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer

A view of the pond at St. Vital Park

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Item
30 Sep. 1970

Part of Parks and Recreation Photograph collection

A view of the pond at St. Vital Park.

Winnipeg (Man.). Parks and Recreation Department

A view of the pond at St. Vital Park

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Item
30 Sep. 1970

Part of Parks and Recreation Photograph collection

A view of the pond at St. Vital Park.

Winnipeg (Man.). Parks and Recreation Department

Visitors walking in Assiniboine Park

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Item
18 Sept. 1970

Part of Public Works Photograph collection

A photo of people walking through Assiniboine Park with the pavilion in the background.

Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Parks and Recreation

Triangle Park in the Winnipeg Exchange District

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Item
17 Aug. 1971

Part of Public Works Photograph collection

A photo taken from Triangle Park facing toward the corner of Smith Street and Notre Dame Avenue.

Winnipeg (Man.). Parks and Recreation Department

Triangle Park in the Winnipeg Exchange District

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Item
17 Aug. 1971

Part of Public Works Photograph collection

A photo taken from Triangle Park facing toward Ellice Avenue.

Winnipeg (Man.). Parks and Recreation Department

Triangle Park in the Winnipeg Exchange District

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Item
17 Aug. 1971

Part of Public Works Photograph collection

A photo of Triangle Park, looking toward Smith Street and Notre Dame Avenue.

Winnipeg (Man.). Parks and Recreation Department

Triangle Park in the Winnipeg Exchange District

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Item
17 Aug. 1971

Part of Public Works Photograph collection

A photo taken from Triangle Park facing toward the corner of King Street and Notre Dame Avenue.

Winnipeg (Man.). Parks and Recreation Department

New Conservatory in Assiniboine Park

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Item
11 Aug. 1970

Part of Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg

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