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Heritage Building Highlights /
Scott Block Nelson Street
| Building
Code |
574.D.23 |
Construction
Date |
1913 |
| Origins |
Post Office |
Description
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The Former
Post
Office occupies a large lot on the north side of Nelson Street,
west of Seventh Avenue, a streetscape of considerable variety, which
has
retained its heritage character even with the addition of several
modern
structures. |
Heritage
Value
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The Former
Post
Office Building completed by local contractor W.T. Manser
in 1914, is one of Virden’s grandest buildings and is a fine
example of ambitious
Post Office. The fact that similar buildings were erected in places
such
as Moose Jaw and other larger towns across the prairies in the pre-WW1
years
is an indication that both the citizens of Virden and the Federal
Department
of Public Works saw growth in Virden’s future. The building,
which also housed
the RCMP Office for a time, is valued for its role as a substantial
Government
Service and for its architecture, materials and workmanship as seen in
the
fine clock tower, attractive dormers and on the terrazzo floor. The
tower
clock was presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Sir. James
Aikens.
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Character
Defining
Elements |
Key elements
that
define the exterior heritage character of the Former Post
Office Building include:
- the tall rectangular form enhanced by gables, dormers and a fine
clock
tower
–the dark red brick from the Alsip Brick and Tile Co, on
Winnipeg, and limestone
trim from Garson were
Key elements that define the interior heritage
character of the Former
Post
Office Building include:
- the marble floor |
| Site
History |
Formerly
on This
Site:
Now apartments
Post Office 1914 - 19
Once had MACC Downstairs
R.C.M.P Upstairs |
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Information |
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