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The Winnipeg Architecture Foundation (WAF) is a registered charitable organisation advancing the awareness and appreciation of Winnipeg's built environment. www.winnipegarchitecture.ca

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Image 1: Ivan Saunders, 1974, for Parks Canada. Image 2: Caricature, 1909, ‘Manitobans As We See ’Em’ by the Newspaper Cartoonists’ Association of Manitoba. #johnatchison #wpgarch30 #winnipegarchitecture #canadianarchitecture #chicagoschoolarchitecture #archiseek #architecture #guide
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The building’s elaborate cornice was inspired by the Beaux-Arts style, symbolising Mr Atchison’s Chicago-influenced architecture which bridges modern and classical design. You can find more information about the Boyd Building and Mr Atchison on our website to learn more.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Mr Atchison employed the hallmarks of the Chicago School style throughout his work. Note the Boyd Building’s separation into three sections, an idea sourced from Louis Sullivan.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
He is responsible for reshaping Winnipeg’s civic identity through the design of important buildings, including the Boyd Building (1912). Born in rural Illinois on 17 February 1870, he trained as an architect in Chicago before moving to Winnipeg during the city’s golden age of development.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Happy 156th birthday, John D Atchison. As one of the most influential architects in Winnipeg’s history, Mr Atchison has been described as one of the most prolific practitioners of the Chicago School style. #winnipeg #history #architecture #chicago #architect
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Read the tales of match making in #architecture, featuring favourite constructed couples by local architects and WAF’s Susan Algie. @winnipegfreepress.com @metismamamb.bsky.social
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Explore architectural love stories, including Portage and Main’s iconic 1913 Bank of Montreal and its contrasting 1980s tower. What is a loving relationship in Winnipeg’s built environment?
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
‘The cupid of construction’, 10 February 2007 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. See more below. You may find more 'matches' on our website and learn more about Winnipeg landmarks and histories. Image: WAF Collection #wpgarch30 #canadianarchitecture #valentines #winnipeg #manitoba #archiseek
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Winnipeg architectural firm Green Blankstein Russell (GBR) hosts annual staff curling bonspiel. #curlingdayincanada #curling @emmaewood.bsky.social @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social Source: GBR Fonds, Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Archives
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
This multifamily housing complex is designed by noted #Manitoba architect Gustavo Da Roza‎. The building utilises white-painted cinder block and stucco, as well as a suspended sunshade component, to sculptural effect. Brightly painted spandrels add visual interest.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
738 Nassau St South (1976) in #LordRobers neighbourhood of #Winnipeg; sadly slated for demolition. More information below and on our website: winnipegarchitecture.ca/738-nassau-street-south #architecture #housing #gusdaroza #modernist #canadian #manitoba #canadiandesign #modernism
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
#winnipeg #filmfest #filmfestival #adff #wpgarch #architecture #design #archiseek #canadianfilm #filmmaker #canadian @creativemanitoba.bsky.social @friendscndm.bsky.social @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social @exchangedistrict.bsky.social
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The Architecture and Design Film Festival (A+DFF) invites you to enter a short film competition. What stories do buildings and urban landscapes tell? How can film be used to tell them? Architecture is everywhere. Get creative in showing how a place—any place—can tell a story.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
#ArchiShorts 2026 Call for Entries Registration is free and open to all. Win great prizes and be featured in A+DFF, Canada's only film festival dedicated to architecture and design. Deadline 26 March. adff.ca/archishorts
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
You may find more information about 190 Smith St on our website and learn more about Winnipeg architecture and histories. winnipegarchitecture.ca/places
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The WAF is a nonprofit, registered charitable organisation dedicated to advancing the awareness and appreciation of Winnipeg's built environment through public education.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Former Place Louis Riel, 190 Smith St, by Libling Michener and Associates 1969–1970. Originally named to mark the 100th anniversary of Manitoba’s entry into Confederation and to commemorate Mr Riel’s role in the formation of the province in 1870. 📷Henry Kalen, UM Archives #LouisRiel #Architecture
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Launching #wpgarch30. 30 years of WAF, and so much more. To our patrons and supporters: thank you for your trust, steadfast support & funding our work. Stay tuned for special 30th-anniversary programming later this year. We are delighted to have you join us. #winnipeg #staytuned #architecture
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Email tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca for more information, or visit winnipegarchitecture.ca/events. We hope to see you in the new year for our next season of walking tours! #wpgarch #winnipegarchitecture #walkingtour #winnipegplacesandspaces #canadianarchitecture
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
UPDATE: Due to the extension of construction in the neighbourhood, WAF's tour of Armstrong's Point has been postponed to 2026. We apologise for the inconvenience. Check out our website, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on social media to get notified when new events are announced.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Unfortunate to see a character defining element removed from this modernist building.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Left Image: Jenkins House, Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Right Image: Hotel for J G Christie, Gimli Manitoba Free Press, 11 May 1907.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
🔴 Wednesday, 27 August 2025 🔴 12:00 noon 🔴 101-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg Venue is accessible. All are welcome; open seating. 🔗 More WAF events: www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/events ✉️ Questions? hello@winnipegarchitecture.ca
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
He designed factories and warehouses in the Exchange District, plus apartment buildings, churches, and houses. Bellhouse is noteworthy for several surviving designs from Winnipeg’s early years, particularly his work for Winnipeg’s wealthy in the Armstrong’s Point and Crescentwood neighbourhoods.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
SPECIAL EVENT: Please join us for a free noon-hour WAF lecture, with Dr David R Bellhouse (London, Ont). Trained as an architect in Belgium and England, David Wynyard Bellhouse immigrated to Winnipeg at the turn of the 20th century.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: Due to Air Canada travel disruptions, this WAF event is rescheduled for Wednesday, 27 August at 12:00 noon. Please join us then for David R Bellhouse’s talk. We thank everyone for their flexibility and understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone at the lecture. Thank you
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
🔴 Wednesday, 16 July 2025 ⚫ 6:30 PM 🔴 Meet at 120 King St. across from Old Market Square 🔗 Questions or looking for more tours? Visit www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/events or email tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca. #wpgarch #winnipegarchitecturefoundation #exchangedistrict #walkingtour #ghostsigns
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Winnipeg’s rich collection of hand-painted wall ads date back to the early 1880s. Over a century and a half later, the businesses and brands advertised on the sides of buildings remain. Explore the Ghost Signs of the Exchange District in Winnipeg on this tour with Matt Cohen, Urban Archaeologist!
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Join Matt Cohen and WAF for a walking tour of the Ghost Signs in Winnipeg's Exchange District! Ghost Signs are hand-painted, outdoor ads that have been preserved on sides of buildings. They are also known as 'fading ads' or 'brick ads' and were prevalent from the 1890s through to the 1960s.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
*UPDATE: Unfortunately this tour is now at capacity. We thank everyone for their interest and look forward to seeing you at one of our many other summer tours!*
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
UPDATE: Unfortunately this tour is now at capacity. We thank everyone for their interest and look forward to seeing you at one of our many other summer tours!
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
🔗 Questions or looking for more tours? Visit www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/events or email tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca. #wpgarch #winnipegarchitecture #architecturetour #architecturelovers #downtownwinnipeg #historicwinnipeg #winnipegarchitecturefoundation #winnipegplacesandspaces
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
📖 The Fortune Block was built by early Winnipeg real estate developer Mark Fortune in 1882. In 2016 Winnipeg businessman John Pollard purchased the Fortune Block and the next-door Macdonald Block and rehabilitated them for residential and commercial mixed-use.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
NEW TOUR: Join WAF for a free architectural tour of the recently restored Fortune Block on Wednesday, 9 July 2025! Advance registration is required, please email: tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca The building is wheelchair accessible. 📍Wednesday, 9 July 2025 || 6:30 PM || 232 Main Street
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Registration is required. Please email: tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca 🔴 Wednesday, 2 July 2025 🔴 6:30 PM 🔴 Meet at the Pumphouse, 109 James Ave. 🔗 Questions or looking for more tours? Visit www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/events or email tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca. #architecturetour
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
The historic early 20th century pumping station has been rehabilitated with much of its machinery preserved. Two mid-rise residential and commercial buildings have been added. Please note we cannot guarantee that all parts will be accessible.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
NEW TOUR: A free architectural tour of the James Ave Pumphouse on Wednesday, 2 July 2025! Advance registration is required, see details below. Join WAF and architect Pablo Batista, 5468796 Architecture for a tour of the award-winning James Avenue Pumphouse project.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
‪🔗 Questions or looking for more tours? Visit www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/events or email tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca #wpgarch #winnipegarchitecture #architecturetour #architecturedesign #canadianarchitect #walkingtour #historicwinnipeg #heritagewalkingtour #postcard #vintagepostcard
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
*REPOST* Join WAF for a free heritage photo walk through downtown with Leif Norman and Susan Algie. Explore Winnipeg's built environment with historic postcards and compare past to present. The route is accessible, and all ages are welcome! 🕰️Wednesday 25 June, 6:30 PM 📍Union Station, 123 Main St.
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Irish Paul of Winnipeg @irishpaul-clerkin.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
First time in the chapel of St. Paul's College, really like how the mosaic on the exterior of the body of the chapel reappears inside where the ambulatory and entrance vestibules are.
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Irish Paul of Winnipeg @irishpaul-clerkin.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Some great interesting tours here folks.
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Irish Paul of Winnipeg @irishpaul-clerkin.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Lovely architecture tour of UofM tonight with @wpgarch.bsky.social... Had to hustle to avoid the rain
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Make sure to follow along on socials and winnipegarchitecture.ca/events as new tours, talks, and other events are announced. Any questions? Contact tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca! #wpgarch #winnipeg #winnipegarchitecture #canadianarchitecture #canadianarchitect #architecturetour
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Participants are required to bring their own bikes. We recommend that everyone wear helmets and bring a water bottle and bike lock. Brent Bellamy (BES, MArch, MAA, MRAIC) is an Associate and Creative Director at Number Ten Architectural Group. Questions? Contact tours@winnipegarchitecture.ca.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Join @brentbellamy.bsky.social for an architectural bike tour + celebrate #BikeWeek2025! Event Details: shorturl.at/TwDxp 10 June 2025 | 6:30 pm Old Market Square, Exchange District Offered as part of @bikeweekwpg.bsky.social
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Thank you to Tourism Winnipeg for showcasing Winnipeg Places+Spaces- our new architectural guidebook for the city
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Jeffrey Thorsteinson @jthorsteinson.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Really enjoyed seeing The Hall documentary @wpgarch.bsky.social’s Architecture+Design film fest today, feat. the story of the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark — a bldg I had the pleasure of visiting last summer. A thoughtful meditation on architecture’s purpose, heritage & climate change.
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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Architecture+Design Film Festival Winnipeg.9-13 April. adff.ca. Tickets and passes now on sale from Dave Barber Cinematheque. ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?si...
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