Photographer/Publisher - Meyers

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Unposted but the fountain was built in 1914 so this image must be 1914 or later. Publisher / Photographer: Meyers, Winnipeg Notation: A view towards the north west across the grounds of the park - focusing on Waddell Fountain - built begrudgingly by a widower. Further information on the Waddell Fountain can be found at: timemachine.siamandas.com/PAGES/winnipeg_stories/WADDELL_FOUNTAIN.htm

POSTCARD Date: Postal stamp unclear, but written note dated July 5, 1915. Sent from 462 Stiles St., Winnipeg to Minitonas, Manitoba Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo, Winnipeg

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Unposted Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo Notation: This image is a terrific view straight north up Albert Street from somewhere near its intersection with McDermot, past the old Central Fire Hall (on the left) through to its end and intersection with King St. & William Ave. where the east end of the old Market building is clearly visible.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Unposted, but the AZO stamp box had known usage through 1904 -1917. Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo, Winnipeg Notation: Message on reverse reads; "Looking East on Portage Ave showing a few of Winnipeg's Sky scrapers but not the highest ones." This photo was taken from the south side of Portage looking east from the (foreground) intersection with Smith Street down to the intersection of Main Street. The three main "Skyscrapers" shown (left to right) are the Sterling Building (built 1911), the Electric Railway Chambers (built 1912), and the McArthur Building (built 1909) Just across from the Sterling Building at the north-east corner of Portage & Smith is the Kensington Building (built 1905). Signage above the main floor awnings identify the Olympic Cafe. Based on the great success of this restaurant, the owners constructed the Olympic Hotel just up the block on Smith Street. Opened in 1914 with the first three floors of a planned 9-storey hotel, it closed just 6 months later due to the economic down swing that accompanied the beginning of WWI . Used to house troops throughout WWI, the building was purchased in 1921, and had 6 floors added. This operation also failed quickly. Purchased by new investors in 1923, it had two more floors added and opened as the Marlborough Hotel. Further along, the sign for the Venice Cafe can be seen at the north-east corner of Portage and Garry. One of Winnipeg's most famous restaurants of the time, it was forced to relocate in 1915 when the construction of the Curry Building began on that site. What immediately struck me in this photo was the unique façade of the Province Theatre at 209 Notre Dame Avenue, just off Portage Avenue (the pointed white structure just right of centre). It was constructed in 1915 and helps to date this photo. In later years, it also operated as both the Rio and Grand theatres. Right at the far end of Portage, where it meets Main Street, the hodgepodge of small stores and billboards that used to occupy the north-east corner can be seen and, behind them, the imposing structure of the Grain Exchange Building.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Unposted, but the AZO stamp box had known usage through 1904 -1917. Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo, Winnipeg Notation: Message on reverse reads; "A nice view of part of Main St. You can see the Fort Garry Hotel in the distance. This picture is taken from the City Hall square at the foot of William Avenue." Of particular note in this image: The Volunteer Monument in the front left side with the Confederation Life Building behind it, Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Monument in the bottom right corner, and a rare image of this gentleman watering the flower beds with a hose.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Unposted, but the AZO stamp box had known usage through 1904 -1917. Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo, Winnipeg Notation: Message on reverse reads; "The Fort Garry Hotel on Broadway. the Entrance to the Union Depot where I work just looks right down this street. The place where I am staying now is about 12 minutes walk down this street." Of particular note in this image are the early version of the Manitoba Club on the left - before its 1909 east wing addition, and the south east corner of the Strathcona Block in the front right.

Date: January 1, 1924 (From Caption) Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo Notation: Message on reverse (continued from card MN1957): "... firemen had an awful job. Millions of gallons of water were poured on the blazing mass, now it looks almost like an iceberg! weather has been very cold the last two weeks and continued cold in sight. Take care of yourself Mother."

Date: January 1, 1924 (From Caption) Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo Notation: Unposted, but this message is written on the reverse; "This building caught fire at six o'clock one evening and burned all night. this picture was taken the following morning about ten o'clock and it was quite out then. the pile of ice is the water poured on the building that froze as it fell! The..." (message continued on card WP1958.) Building still in use at 315 William Ave.

Date: unposted Publisher / Photographer: Meyers