Caption (on file): "Shivering on the corner of Portage and Main on a cold, windy day waiting for traffic lights to change will now be just a memory with the opening of a climate controlled underground pedestrian concourse linking the four corners of Winnipeg's famous intersection."

Photograph shows aerial view of intersection at Portage Avenue and Main Street (after barriers closing intersection to pedestrian concourse). Also shows Bank of Nova Scotia (Trizec Building) under construction. Photograph likely taken from the top of the Richardson Building.

Caption (on file): "Residents of Winnipeg who for a hundred years have fought the wintry winds at the corner of Portage and Main will now cross in summertime comfort with the provision of an environmentally controlled pedestrian concourse beneath Canada's most famous corner."

Photograph of a muddy Main Street in 1872, facing north from Portage Avenue and lined with shops on both sides, including a provisions store on the very right.

Photograph of Provencher Boulevard's median after Metro's beautification efforts, featuring a Japanese lilac tree, a bench, and other potted plants. 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.

Photograph of a small park at the intersection of Academy Road and Kenaston Boulevard after Metro's beautification efforts, featuring trees, benches, and a water feature. 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.

Consists of several photos of the area around the St. James Bridge and includes small parks and green spaces, and the St. James Shopping Centre. Photographer is unknown.

Photograph of a muddy Main Street in 1871, facing northeast to from around St. Mary Avenue. Featured on the photograph's right-hand side is Grace Methodist Church, located at Main Street and Water Avenue (now William Stephenson Way), which was opened on September 17 of that year.

Photograph shows signs for multiple businesses, including Picardy Lunches, Scientific Hairdressing, Credit Bureau. Date of photograph is uncertain, [196-?].

A photograph of the Portage Avenue underpass, which crosses Century Street on the north side of the St. James Bridge. The photographer is unknown.

Photograph of Portage Avenue looking west from the intersection at Main Street. Various shops and business are featured in buildings at Portage and Main that no longer exist, including the towering McArthur/Child's Building on the right. Photograph by Henry Kalen.

Item is part of series of photographs showing workmen, machinery and construction practices.

Photograph shows old St. James Bridge approach, looking north up Madison Street (now Century Street/Route 90). Present Viscount Gort site in center. Date of photograph is uncertain, [after 1932].

Photograph shows old St. James Bridge approach, looking North up present Kintrye Street. Viscount Gort site centre right/Hydro sub-station - St. James Street and Portage Avenue far left. Date of photograph is uncertain [after 1932].

Photograph of "The Cove" Restaurant at 355 Portage Avenue, at Carlton Street. The photograph was taken from a building on Carlton Street looking southeast towards the Eaton's Building, Mitchell-Copp, Zeller's, and the Carlton Building.

Date of photograph is uncertain, [before 1949].

Postcard shows a view of Main Street from Portage Avenue looking north. Published by Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd. Montreal and Toronto. Printed in Great Britain. Date of postcard is uncertain.

View of cars and cyclists heading down Academy Road towards Wellington Crescent and the Maryland Bridge. The cupola of Misericordia Hospital can be seen across the bridge.