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 MHM Don Gerrie Park - Winnipeg, Manitoba Posted by:  PeterNoG
N 49° 52.136 W 097° 07.816
14U E 634358 N 5525734
This Manitoba Historical Marker is in Don Gerrie Park right next to the Manitoba canoe and Kayak Center (80 Churchill Drive) in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Waymark Code: WMMCXZ
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 09/02/2014
Views: 5
Marker Name: Don Gerrie Park
Languages: English
Location:
80 Churchill Drive
Winnipeg
Marker Text:
Don Gerrie Park
This park is named in honour of Donald L. Gerrie, longtime Riverview resident and member of Winnipeg City Council, 1974-1989
A dedicated, community minded individual, Don Gerrie was a strong presence in the Riverview/Fort Rouge neighbourhood, its business community, and on City Council. Don is most remembered for the important role he played in the development of the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, and for his years as chairman of the Municipal Hospitals Commission.
The limestone base for this plaque is taken from the former Municipal Hospital Nurses' Home - built 1911
Dedicated October 22, 1998
Agency: Not listed
Website: Not listed
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: Not listed
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