MHM Gault Building - 1900
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PeterNoG
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This Manitoba Historical Marker placed by 'Historic Winnipeg' is facing King St at Bannatyne Ave in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMBGTA
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 05/20/2011
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The Gault Building's address started as 100 Arthur St in 1900. An expansion southward (and also up 2 storeys) in 1903, added 92 Arthur St (or 92-100 Arthur St).
It's such a large building, that it also has another "main" entrance on the opposite side; at 99 King St. That's where the plaque is.
Marker Name: Gault Building - 1900
Agency: Historic Winnipeg
Languages: English
Location:
99 King St at Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg
Marker Text:
Designed by J.H. Cadham. Who also designed the Whitla Building, this massive brick and stone warehouse was built for the Gault Brothers of Montreal to house their rapidly expanding wholesale drygoods business. In 1903 the building was expanded to the south and two storeys were added.
Website: [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: [Web Link]
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