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Location DB > Canada > Manitoba > Winnipeg > Train Station
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Train Station
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 Database Info
created by R426 on 5/26/2009 4:04 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 10/17/2023 12:59 AM
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 Overview
 Description
Winnipeg's old CPR Station.

10.16.2023 - Operating as The Neeginan Centre (Aboriginal Centre Of Winnipeg Inc) with a learning / literature center, technical college, a printer, and an art gallery of Manitoba’s premiere Aboriginal artists. Mostly renovated, although portions remains untouched - explorations of vacant portions may still be possible...
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Repurposed
Accessibility: Easy - contract a printer, buy some art...
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
 Physical Information
Address
181 Higgins Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Owner: Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg
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  •  Hazards
  • asbestos
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  •  Interesting Features
    Ticket booth, ceiling tiles, support beams, ornamented facade.
     Security Measures
  • locked gates
  • cameras
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1904
    Closed: 1978
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  • towelettes
  •  Recommended Equipment
    camera
     History
    1904 – Construction begins. Designed by the prominent Montréal architectural firm of Edward and W.S. Maxwell.

    1905 – Construction completes. Erected as part of a new administrative, hotel and passenger complex for the Canadian Pacific Railway.

    1915 – The building is expanded. At peak operation, as many as 17 trains made stops here daily.

    1971 - Royal Alexandra Hotel associated with the complex is demolished.

    1978 – Passenger rail service terminates, though CPR continues to use the office wing.

    1982 - Winnipeg Railway Station is designated a National Historic Site.

    1990 – CPR completely vacates the property.

    1992 – The Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg purchases the station and rehabilitation work slowly begins.

    1993 – The site is designated Manitoba Provincial Heritage Site No. 76.
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     Future Plans
    Will continue to be the Aboriginal Center of Winnipeg.
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    Doors Open 2009
    Tue, May 26th, 2009
    posted by R426
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     Web Links
    https://neeginancentre.com/

    https://www.pc.gc....hs_eng.aspx?id=156

    https://winnipegar...c-railway-station/
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    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 10/17/2023 1:01 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Oct 17 23 at 1:01, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Oct 17 23 at 1:00, Emperor Wang made this location public
  • on Oct 17 23 at 0:59, Emperor Wang changed the following: History, Recommended Equipment, Description
  • on Oct 16 23 at 15:13, fr00tCake changed the following: Street Address, Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy, Prefer Satellite, History, Status, Accessibility, Recommendation, Description, Web Links
  • on May 26 09 at 16:25, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on May 26 09 at 5:09, R426 made this location available
  • on May 26 09 at 5:08, R426 updated gallery picture Architecture
  • on May 26 09 at 5:08, R426 updated gallery picture Front
  • on May 26 09 at 5:07, R426 updated gallery picture Elevator
  • on May 26 09 at 5:07, R426 updated gallery picture Crosses & Wraiths
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