Places

70 Arthur Street

Former Names:
  • R J Whitla & Company Building
Address:70 Arthur Street
Current Use:

Offices, Studios, Commercial

Original Use:

Warehouse

Constructed:1899
Other Work:

1904, Addition (seven storeys in height on south end of building) Including dray way
1911, Addition (between original building and King Street)

Architects:
  • James H Cadham (1899 and 1904 addition)
  • J H G Russell
Contractors:
  • Philip Burnett and C H Simpson (1899)
  • Burnett and Simpson (1904)
  • Malcom Brothers (1911)
Guides:Part of the QR Code Tour

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Design Characteristics

Materials:

brick, stone

Solid brick, raised stone foundation
Rusticated stone accents at windows and door

Height:

7 storeys

Style:

Romanesque Revival

Neighbourhood:

The Exchange District

  • Straight top windows mid-storey, arched windows on upper levels
  • Exterior walls, 43 cm in width; Rubblestone foundation 76 cm in width

Locations of Supporting Info

  • Archives of Manitoba

  • City of Winnipeg Archives