62 Hargrave Street

Former Names:
  • Sisters of Service Residential Club
Address:62 Hargrave Street
Current Use:

Offices

Original Use:

Missionary order

Constructed:1959
Other Work:

1960, Addition
1980, 1981, 1983, Interior renovations (Haid, Jesson & Associates for United Capital Joint Ventures)

Architects:

Photographs

More Information

In 1959 Waisman Ross and Associates designed this low-lying single storey building, nestled in the primarily residential block at 62 Hargrave Street. The building was originally constructed for use by the Sisters of Service Residential Club (the first English-speaking Roman Catholic missionary order founded by a Canadian).

Design Characteristics

Materials:

brick, glass

  • Plan area: 5,615 sq. ft. (521.63 sq. m)
  • Gross floor area: 11,230 sq. ft. (1,043.26 sq. m)
  • The facade features equal dimensions of brown brick and glass in alternating panels, with exposed red piping marking the front facade with a geometric design that surrounds the entrance of the building
  • Since the 1980s the building has been used for office space

Sources

  • Veronica Garrioch, “Business Girls, Students Enjoy Facilities of Residential Club,” Winnipeg Tribune, March 14, 1960.

Locations of Supporting Info

  • City of Winnipeg Archives

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