Manitoba Business: Pearson-Burleigh Construction Company / Pearson Brothers Construction / Pearson Construction Company

This Winnipeg-based firm was established in 1919 by Nels Pearson.

Presidents

Period

President

1919-1947

Nels Pearson (1887-1963)

Some of its construction works in Manitoba included:

Building

Location

Year

Status

Green Acres Drive-In Theatre

Trans-Canada Highway, Brandon

1950

 

Western Savings and Loan Building

Smith Street, Winnipeg

1950-1951

 

Harrison High School

415 Queens Avenue, Brandon

1960-1961

 

Thunderbird Bowl

149 Tenth Street, Brandon

1962

Closed (2001)

Sources:

“Work starts on new head office; ready by 1951,” Winnipeg Free Press, 4 August 1950, page 3.

“Congratulations to Green Acres,” Brandon Sun, 9 August 1950, page 22.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 3 January 2024