Antique 1912 McArthur Building Winnipeg Manitoba by J. Valentine #107360

Description: Thank you for looking - make me an offer!This is a great find! A 1911 real photo postcard by J. Valentine and Sons, signed and numbered 107360. its postmarked 1912, however this series of numbers were produced in 1911. The photo depicts McArthur Building with street scene in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada). Per Manitoba Historical Society, A 12-storey building at the northwest corner of Portage Avenue and Main Street in Winnipeg was designed by architect J. H. G. Russell. Built for lumber merchant John Duncan McArthur between 1909 and 1910 at a cost of about $400,000 by the construction firm of Carter-Halls-Aldinger, worksite operations were overseen by architect Robert Wilson.Ready for occupancy on 1 May 1910, McArthur had an office on the second floor, with Russell occupying an 11th-floor office. Following McArthur’s death, in 1921 the building was sold to the Childs Restaurant Company which undertook interior alterations and improvements worth around $125,000. The Childs Restaurant on the main floor, named for American brothers Samuel Childs and William Childs, was the company’s seventh Canadian location. It was opened on 29 December 1921 by George Van Vlack. For a time, the building retained the McArthur name but was renamed the Childs Building around December 1947. The structure held its title as Winnipeg’s tallest building into the 1950s, with tenants including the law firm of Walsh Micay and Dingwall’s Jewellers.In 1974, the building sustained heavy fire damage and, in 1981, safety concerns necessitated dismantling of the upper floor cornice and balcony. The remaining structure was demolished between 13 April and 4 July 1988, along with the adjacent Toronto-Dominion Bank and Nanton Building, to make way for the new 33-storey TD Centre. Divided back There is a bend that was straightened Overall in good condition Please note: - I do not make money on shipping, nor do I have a handling charge. Shipping cost is calculated based on weight, service selected, and destination. I try to ship USPS first class whenever possible. Option for priority mail is included if you would like faster service or insurance. For international buyers, I use eBay global shipping. - I accept returns within 30 days, buyer pays return shipping unless otherwise specified. - I package my items securely and ship fast. - If you are unhappy with any aspect of the transaction, please reach out to me so I can make it right. Please visit my store for many beautiful finds, including postcards, ornaments, china, toys, decor and many more!

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