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Labroco · #**941** Posted **Sep 16, 2015, 4:59 PM**

Are there any plans or time lines to rectify the problems at the Alexander Docks?

It's a shame the space is not back in the public realm with a stop in this location for the river taxi...

Maybe it should be turned into a public marina for the summers...

Any thoughts on this? Maybe a city wide architectural charet sponsored by BIZ, CV, NPFDC and the city...

It was not adequately discussed or addressed in the East Exchange engineering study...

Riverman · #**942** Posted **Sep 16, 2015, 5:02 PM**

Very unlikely any marinas will be built until something is done to control water levels on the rivers. Even The Forks has given up on putting docks in. So have I.

Cyro · #**943** Posted **Sep 16, 2015, 6:18 PM**

I was hoping someone new the name of the old Marina on Pritchard Ave I believe. We always used to fuel up and have our boat pulled out thier for repairs. Miss those days but thiers probably few that would remember it or have used it? It's a different time on the Red, It'll never be the same..

Cyro · #**944** Posted **Sep 21, 2015, 10:47 PM**

^ ahh finally 1ajs posted this back in 2014 It was "Pritchard Boat Yards"..

Glad to see some old pics from someone who knows the Red...

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

this is what i knew of the pritchard docs

the concreate boat... lots of kids climbed on it and played in it

photo's credit Alvin Crozier submited to my point douglas of past and forgoten on pointdouglas.com gallery

Labroco · #**945** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 9:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cyro

^ ahh finally 1ajs posted this back in 2014 It was "Pritchard Boat Yards"..

Glad to see some old pics from someone who knows the Red...

Is this building still there?

Cyro · #**946** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 6:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Labroco

Is this building still there?

Sorry, I'm not sure Labroco, haven't been back since it shuttered it's doors, it was one cool place to check out when it was in operation..

1ajs · #**947** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 7:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Labroco

Is this building still there?

no it was demolished in the 90's the docs still there or whats left of it

Riverman · #**948** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 8:41 PM**

There is nothing left on the site of Pritchard Boat Yard. It has been turned into a park.

rypinion · #**949** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 8:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverman

It has been turned into a park.

A major piece in the North Winnipeg Parkway. Connects Michaëlle Jean Park to Burrows, which allows you to get under the Redwood Bridge to St. John's Park.

1ajs · #**950** Posted **Sep 24, 2015, 1:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by Riverman

There is nothing left on the site of Pritchard Boat Yard. It has been turned into a park.

the dock is still there though slowly falling into the river

Riverman · #**951** Posted **Sep 24, 2015, 1:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

the dock is still there though slowly falling into the river

There are no docks there. Maybe look up what the word means?

Cyro · #**952** Posted **Sep 24, 2015, 4:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverman

There is nothing left on the site of Pritchard Boat Yard. It has been turned into a park.

Thanks for the update on the the yard.

buzzg · #**953** Posted **Oct 7, 2015, 12:41 AM**

The List (former Ragpickers) is looking amazing. They completely fixed up the outside of the building including great new lighting for the whole building, hopefully the neighbours see how good it looks and get jealous. The inside's looking great too.

FYI this was one of the building's that applied for the repair grant. Del's Electric is moving along now, but I'm surprised deer + almond still hasn't started.

bomberjet · #**954** Posted **Oct 7, 2015, 1:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

The List (former Ragpickers) is looking amazing. They completely fixed up the outside of the building including great new lighting for the whole building, hopefully the neighbours see how good it looks and get jealous. The inside's looking great too.

FYI this was one of the building's that applied for the repair grant. Del's Electric is moving along now, but I'm surprised deer + almond still hasn't started.

I seen on the Facebook last night that one of my elementary school buddies is now part owner. I'm looking forward to checking it out!

oftheMoon · #**955** Posted **Oct 27, 2015, 8:51 PM**

It's been about a week or so, but the Sport MB building expansion has started. Construction equipment is on site, fencing is up and Marth St. is closed where the expansion is going over.

Ando · #**956** Posted **Oct 30, 2015, 8:53 PM**

Fantastic series in the Free Press on river city - great visuals and video, and interesting ideas.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/the-rivers/The-Rivers---Part-3-The-Final-Frontier-334772121.html

Urban recluse · #**957** Posted **Oct 30, 2015, 9:36 PM**

Does anyone think $1.9 is a bargain for 104 Princess? I wish to see this building redeveloped sooner than later.

buzzg · #**958** Posted **Oct 30, 2015, 11:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urban recluse

Does anyone think $1.9 is a bargain for 104 Princess? I wish to see this building redeveloped sooner than later.

Did it finally sell?

Also, I'm sure it has to have some major drawbacks with it or you'd thing it would've been developed alongside Fairchild. I be you no matter what happens with it they'll have to knock out bigger windows. It's an odd building.

EDIT: ^Referring to the add-on in the middle, not the corner building. Maybe a future developer would/could tear that part down and build a modern addition to complement the historic buildings.

Urban recluse · #**959** Posted **Oct 30, 2015, 11:28 PM**

You said it. A skinny glass tower in between 104 and the Fairchild lofts would be fantastic.

1ajs · #**960** Posted **Oct 31, 2015, 3:45 AM**

104 is leaning and prolly be a full demolish if done right could be an amazing one with reclaimed materials