MHM Imperial Dry Goods Block - 1900
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PeterNoG
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This Manitoba Historical Marker (Historic Winnipeg) is on Allbert St just south of Bannatyne Ave in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMCEJH
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 08/29/2011
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This is part of the Exchange District National Historic Site (
visit link) which is a 20 block area containing approximately 150 heritage buildings.
Marker Name: Imperial Dry Goods Block - 1900
Agency: Historic Winnipeg
Languages: English
Location:
91 Albert St
Marker Text:
Originally a retail store for R.T. Whitla, this building was donated during the depression by the Steinkopf family yo the Young Men's Hebrew Association for use as its headquarters. The clear span of the third floor was utilized as both a gymnasium and a theatre.
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: [Web Link]
Website: Not listed
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