- d00373
- File
- [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
Main Street north of Portage Avenue
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.
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 Street
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.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Main Street looking northeast to Grace Methodist Church
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.
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-?].
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
Item is part of series of photographs showing workmen, machinery and construction practices.
David Portigal & 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].
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].
The Cove Restaurant, corner of Portage and Carlton
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.
View of Main Street south from Higgins showing Alberta Hotel
Date of photograph is uncertain, [before 1949].