Winnipeg Construction X

[trueviking]

I adore this building...the lane side might be even better than the street side.

[Biff]

Maybe they can build another building in that lot where you like the view of that building, so it blocks the view of the building that you like so much...with another building that you like.

...you know.

[drew]

There was a building there at some point. You can see where the floor joists used to get mortised into the walls on either side. We need someone to dig into the archives.

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by Biff

Maybe they can build another building in that lot where you like the view of that building, so it blocks the view of the building that you like so much...with another building that you like.

...you know.

The cantilevered John Hirsch canyon haha

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by drew

There was a building there at some point. You can see where the floor joists used to get mortised into the walls on either side. We need someone to dig into the archives.

Here's the writeup Heritage Winnipeg has on John Hirsch Place. That lot appears to have been 116 Market Ave bit I can't find anything further. Nothing comes up in the Archives online when I search it.

https://heritagewinnipeg.com/blogs/john-hirsch-place-winnipegs-wonderful-woonerf/

[WinCitySparky]

Originally Posted by drew

there was a building there at some point. You can see where the floor joists used to get mortised into the walls on either side. We need someone to dig into the archives.

to the batcave

[Mr Tall Forehead]

It looks like there was definitely a building there in 1917. The whole block appears to have been part of the Marshall Wells warehouses.

https://recherche-collection-search.bac-...col&IdNumber=3776298&ecopy=e008444323-v8

Same owner likely would have made it easier to attach floor joists to the buildings next door.

[drew]

^ nice work!

Interestingly it seems like the south side of Bannatyne from Rorie to Ship (Waterfront) has been underused since forever.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Biff

Maybe they can build another building in that lot where you like the view of that building, so it blocks the view of the building that you like so much...with another building that you like.

...you know.

and they might as well continue to block that view to the north with a new building across Market on that empty lot! tic-tac-toe

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by Jeff

and they might as well continue to block that view to the north with a new building across Market on that empty lot! tic-tac-toe

It's funny how it seemed like there was a straight line of buildings torn down for parking lots in the E Exchsnge from Lombard all the way North. Was this intentional?

[bomberjet]

Both buildings also tied back now. The missing building is indeed, missing.

[Jeff]

the area was somewhat of a backwater as you got closer to the river with a few prominent blocks built amongst the rail spurs, some of the lots had super impermanent buildings and some were never developed on at all even to this day! those old henderson directories and property records paint an interesting story.

[EndIt]

Originally Posted by FactaNV

It's funny how it seemed like there was a straight line of buildings torn down for parking lots in the E Exchsnge from Lombard all the way North. Was this intentional?

No, a little known piece of Winnipeg history is that in 1947, Gamera terrorized the East Exchange before being defeated by an energy blast from the Golden Boy, throwing Gamera's nuclear hardened carapace through several buildings before coming to a stop at Elgin Street.

[Malcsta]

Hey TrueViking, one of these days you should find that engineer who mentioned the 50 storey tower and take him out to lunch. You could wear a wire, and maybe buy him 4 or 5 pints..

[DancingDuck]

A family member that is in the industry said to expect a provincial announcement regarding the Cereals Canada GATE project sometime today

[pspeid]

Originally Posted by EndIt

No, a little known piece of Winnipeg history is that in 1947, Gamera terrorized the East Exchange before being defeated by an energy blast from the Golden Boy, throwing Gamera's nuclear hardened carapace through several buildings before coming to a stop at Elgin Street.

I remember that!

[Brule-le]

Originally Posted by DancingDuck

A family member that is in the industry said to expect a provincial announcement regarding the Cereals Canada GATE project sometime today

This old article says the facility will be $100 million and located downtown? I hope this is still the case.

https://cerealscanada.ca/cereals-canada-...al-agriculture-technology-exchange-gate/

[Sheepish]

Just announced on CBC. No details provided.

[Biff]

April 10, 2025
MANITOBA GOVERNMENT MAKES $13-MILLION INVESTMENT IN DOWNTOWN AGRICULTURE EXCHANGE
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Gate Will Diversify Trade, Expand Manitoba Agriculture on the Global Market: Premier

The Manitoba government is investing $13 million for Cereals Canada to develop the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate), a world-class centre in downtown Winnipeg that will support grain producers and processors in their ongoing efforts to establish new international trading partners, Premier Wab Kinew, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses and Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

“Agriculture is the backbone of Manitoba’s economy and this investment will protect jobs as farmers and producers are facing a trade war on two fronts,” said Kinew. “This new exchange will help showcase Manitoba’s grains to the world and help drive up global demand for high-quality Canadian grain products.”

“We’re working with Cereals Canada to drive innovation and provide their technical expertise to help bring more investments to Manitoba,” said Moses.

This partnership will protect Manitoba jobs and deliver opportunities for long-term growth in Manitoba.”

Funds will be used to support the building and equipment costs to develop a new building in Winnipeg’s Exchange District, with research and innovation space for specialty milling, a pilot bakery, pasta extrusion, as well as training and office space.

“Canada produces some of the highest quality grains in the world and that gives us a unique advantage,” said Kostyshyn. “Retaining Cereals Canada in Winnipeg will solidify Manitoba as the centre of the Canadian grains industry and a hub for global trade.”

“This is a substantial investment from the Manitoba government for the future of Canadian cereals,” said Dean Dias, CEO, Cereals Canada.

“Gate is an essential investment in diversifying our markets and mitigating trade risk, providing global buyers with trusted technical knowledge and expertise, and maintaining Canada’s leadership as a trusted and consistent supplier of high-quality cereal grains.”

This new investment is part of the Manitoba government’s commitment to the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg, improving safety and bringing businesses back to the downtown core, noted the premier, adding the investment in Gate will complement provincial funding for the Your Way Home homelessness strategy, the redesign and creation of the Portage Place Health Centre of Excellence, investments in the downtown YMCA and bringing people together for Winnipeg Jets whiteout celebrations.

[zalf]

So, any guesses on exactly which lot this would be?