- d00373
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- [ca. 1920], 1989
Photographs of boulevards around Winnipeg, some new, others damaged.
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Photographs of boulevards around Winnipeg, some new, others damaged.
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."
Allan, Hugh
Aerial view of intersection at Portage Avenue and Main Street
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.
Allan, Hugh
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."
Allan, Hugh
Photographs of beautification efforts on Provencher Boulevard.
Japanese lilac tree on median of Provencher Boulevard
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.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Photographs of overpasses and areas of the Greater Winnipeg Area for which overpasses were proposed.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Mini-park on Academy Road at Kenaston Boulevard
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.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Scenes from around St. James and the St. James Bridge
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 on Portage Avenue near Moray Street. Photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Overhanging Signs: North side of Portage Avenue looking West from Young Street
Photograph shows signs for multiple businesses, including Club Morocco, Riviera Restaurant, Princeton Café Fish and Chips, Portage Credit Jewellers. Date of photograph is uncertain, [196-?].
Overhanging Signs: North side of Portage Avenue looking East from Vaughan Street
Photograph shows signs for multiple businesses, including Picardy Lunches, Scientific Hairdressing, Credit Bureau. Date of photograph is uncertain, [196-?].
Overhanging Signs: North side of Portage Avenue looking East from Langside Street
Photograph shows signs for multiple businesses, including Club Morocco and Aqua-Terre Pet & Sporting Goods. Date of photograph is uncertain, [196-?].
Overhanging Signs: North side of Portage Avenue
Photograph shows sign for Club Morocco. 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.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Portage and Main, looking west down Portage Avenue
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.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
City crews trimming tree branches
Photograph shows city crews trimming tree branches.
Item is part of series of photographs showing workmen, machinery and construction practices.
David Portigal and Company
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].