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1. winnipegarchitecture.ca › digital-tours › main-streetWinnipeg Architecture: A Tour of Main Street

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   The front facade of the building is symmetrical with a double entrance, a metal cornice inscribed with the hotel’s name, and a large neon marquee animated by a swinging bell. Two prominent iron balconies adorn the third and fourth floors.

   • 715 Main Street

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   • Confederation Building

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     More Information. In the centre of the Manitoba Centennial...

   • Manitoba Legislative Building

     Symmetrical H-shaped massing. Historical and allegorical...

2. winnipegarchitecture.ca › 662-main-street662 Main Street – Winnipeg Architecture Foundation

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   The front facade of the building is symmetrical with a double entrance, a metal cornice inscribed with the hotel’s name, and a large neon marquee animated by a swinging bell. Two prominent iron balconies adorn the third and fourth floors.

   • Address: 662 Main Street
   • Original Use: Hotel

   • Formerly: Bell Hotel
   • Use: Supportive housing

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_tallest_buildingsList of tallest buildings in Winnipeg - Wikipedia

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   19 hours ago · The most recent tall building to be constructed in Winnipeg is 300 Main, which opened in 2023. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, which opened in 2014, was the 2nd most recent at 100 m (328 ft) tall. In March 2021, 300 Main became Winnipeg's tallest building during construction, surpassing 201 Portage.

5. www.travelmanitoba.com › blog › 7-architecturalThe 8 architectural wonders of Winnipeg, Manitoba

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   • The Exchange District.
   • Église du Précieux Sang.
   • The Esplanade Riel.
   • St. Boniface Cathedral.

6. heritagewinnipeg.com › blogs › union-station-aUnion Station: A Gateway to Winnipeg’s Past - Heritage Winnipeg

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   Nov 10, 2021 · Still following in the style, the façade of the building, constructed with local limestone, is almost perfectly symmetrical with an axial plan. The north and south wings have pairs of windows that mirror each other, and each of the ground floor windows has individual detailed arches.

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7. winnipegarchitecture.ca › manitoba-legislativeManitoba Legislative Building - Winnipeg Architecture Foundation

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   Symmetrical H-shaped massing. Historical and allegorical sculptures. Crowned by the Golden Boy, a symbol of youth and enterprise. Houses Canada's only circular legislative chamber.

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   What is the tallest building in Winnipeg?

   • The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, which opened in 2014, was the 2nd most recent at 100 m (328 ft) tall. In March 2021, 300 Main became Winnipeg's tallest building during construction, surpassing 201 Portage. This list ranks buildings in Winnipeg that stand at least 60 m (197 ft) tall, based on CTBUH height measurement standards.

   List of tallest buildings in Winnipeg - Wikipedia

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   What's best about experiencing Winnipeg's Architecture?

   • What's best about experiencing Winnipeg's architecture is that you're provided with an opportunity to learn about the city's history from the buildings that shaped (and continue to shape) it. Add a comment... The link to this photo or video may be broken, or the post may have been removed.

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   What is the oldest building on Main Street in Winnipeg?

   • North of City Hall, Main Street filled with this type of building, as did many of the other commercial streets in Winnipeg’s downtown and the surrounding communities. Few structures from this early period have survived on this stretch of Main Street; the Maycock Building, built in the mid-1880s, is the oldest one remaining.

   Winnipeg Architecture: A Tour of Main Street

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   What makes Winnipeg's City Hall unique?

   • Winnipeg’s City Hall is a quality example of modern architecture that is finished in the finest materials and, as originally conceived, provides a clear modern alternative to the civic precinct it replaced. The composition of the courtyard and surrounding buildings has its roots in the classical designs of Greek agoras and Roman fora.

   Winnipeg Architecture: A Tour of Main Street

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   What are some examples of post-modern architecture in Winnipeg?

   • One of the most prominent examples of Post-modern architecture in Winnipeg, the addition references the original building on Market Avenue, with a modern interpretation of the engaged columns and windows. On the exterior wall along Portage Avenue, you may see terracotta panels salvaged from the now-demolished Crescent Furniture building (1986).

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   How many high-rise buildings are in Winnipeg?

   • As of 2011, Winnipeg had 144 completed high-rise buildings, with 4 more under construction, 3 approved for construction, and 2 proposed. [citation needed] Winnipeg's history of towers began with the Union Bank Tower (1904), the National Bank Building (1911), and the Hotel Fort Garry in 1913.

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9. travel.destinationcanada.com › en-us › things-to-doWinnipeg's most unique architecture | Destination Canada

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   Take a walk through downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, and you'll be strolling past a solid two centuries of perfectly preserved architecture right next to the gleaming glass of new buildings. This prairie city's core has arguably the most eclectic, and beautiful, assortment of building styles in Canada.