MHM Sanford Building and Maw Garage - 1890
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PeterNoG
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This Manitoba Historical Marker placed by 'Historic Winnipeg' is on Bannatyne Ave between King St and Princess Ave in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMBJJT
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 05/26/2011
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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: Sanford Building and Maw Garage - 1890
Agency: Historic Winnipeg
Languages: English
Location:
291 Bannatyne Ave
Winnipeg MB
Marker Text:
The south section of this building was designed by Charles H. Wheeler for Senator W. E. Sanford as a clothing warehouse. A fire in 1941 destroyed the upper three floors. The north section was the garage built in 1907 for Joseph Maw, who made it the city's first great automotive centre.
Website: [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: Not listed
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