Places

237 McDermot Avenue

Former Names:
  • Alexander Apartment House
  • The Albert Block
  • Mariaggi Hotel
Address:237 McDermot Avenue
Current Use:

Hotel and Retail

Original Use:

Apartments

Constructed:1901
Other Work:

1903, Frank Mariaggi converted the block into an opulent hotel.

Architects:
  • Fremont D Orff (Architect of Record)
  • W B Lait (Local Winnipeg architect, oversaw construction)
Contractors:
  • George Alsip
Guides:Part of the QR Code Tour

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More Information

The Albert Block was originally constructed as the Alexandria Apartment House in 1901 as a real estate investment

Design Characteristics

Materials:

brick, iron, steel, stone

Steel beams supported by iron columns with steel lintels above openings

Neighbourhood:

The Exchange District

Frontage Direction:

South

  • Irregular Shape
  • Little change to exterior since construction
  • Structural brick veneered with dark red pressed brick and ornamented with buff stone trimmings

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