95 Waterloo Street

Former Names:
  • Blankstein Residence
Address:95 Waterloo Street
Original Use:

Dwelling

Constructed:1956
Other Work:

1966, addition

Architects:
Firms:
  • Blankstein Coop Gillmor Hanna

Photographs

More Information

Blankstein built his own residence at 95 Waterloo Street in 1956 to house his growing family. It is a U-shaped structure built around a south-facing garden. The house’s lines are angular; while there is no applied decoration, the interior maintains a grandeur nevertheless well-suited to comfort. The home was built in two sections, growing from an L-shape to its present configuration with an addition in 1966.

Design Characteristics

Roof:

flat

Materials:

brick, wood

Wood panels, brick

Height:

1 storey

Size:

3,277 square feet (998.83 square metres)

Style:

Ranch

Neighbourhood:

River Heights

Garage:

Double detached

Double detached garage located at the back of the site with a front and back exit door.

Frontage Direction:

East

  • U-shape with courtyard

Sources

  • Graham, John W. Guide to the architecture of Greater Winnipeg. Winnipeg: University of Manitoba Press, 1960.

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