MB1870: Manitoba Historical Photographs

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Fromer West End Library

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This building at 823 Ellice Avenue was the city's West End Library branch from 1966 to 2009. It is now home to the Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association. This image is from the original drawings of the building by architect John Whitecross.

For more about the history of the building: https://winnipegdowntownplaces.blogspot.com/2013/04/823-ellice-avenue-former-west-end.html

Photo from DMSMCA Archives