MHM C. H. McFadyen Park Plaque - Winnipeg MB
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PeterNoG
N 49° 52.989 W 097° 08.506
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This Manitoba Historical Marker is one of two located in McFayden Playground at 416 Assiniboine Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMF8JP
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 09/10/2012
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Originally named Victory Playground (1941-1949), McFadyen Park was initially located at the northwest corner of Hargrave Street and York Avenue. It was renamed in honour of Charles Holmes McFadyen, a long-time member of the Winnipeg Public Parks Board. The park was relocated to its present site in 1972 to allow for the construction of the Holiday Towers complex.
Marker Name: C. H. McFadyen Park
Languages: English
Location:
McFayden Playground
416 Assiniboine Avenue
Winnipeg
Marker Text:
C. H. McFadyen Park
Originally named Victory Playground (1941-1949), McFadyen Park was initially located at the north-west corner of Hargrave Street and York Avenue. It was renamed in honour of Charles Holmes McFadyen (1889-1949), a long-time member of the Winnipeg Public Parks Board. The park was relocated to its present site in 1972 to allow for the construction of the Holiday Towers complex.
Website: [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: [Web Link]
Agency: Not listed
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