Memorable Manitobans: William A. Martin (?-?)

School building commissioner.

He served on the staff of Kelvin High School (not to be confused with William Martin, who also taught at Kelvin during this time) until January 1929 when, following the retirement of J. B. Mitchell, he was appointed Building Commissioner for the Winnipeg School Board. In this position, which he held until at least 1954, he supervised the construction of several new schools, including:

• Riverview School (Casey Street), 1929
• Hugh John Macdonald School (567 Bannatyne Avenue), 1929-30
• Glenwood School / Glenelm School (96 Carmen Avenue), 1929
• Victoria-Albert School (110 Ellen Street), 1930

Wife Vivien, father of W. Steward Martin.

Sources:

“Tomlin new director of school supplies”, Manitoba Free Press, 11 September 1929, page 12.

“New school in Glenwood to have eight large rooms”, Manitoba Free Press, 12 July 1930, page 24.

Winnipeg School Days, 1871-1950 by W. G. Pearce. [University of Manitoba Libraries]

We thank Randy Rostecki for providing additional information used here.

This profile was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Profile revised: 12 November 2011

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