Historic Sites of Manitoba: Edward Letinsky Memorial Monument (King Street, Winnipeg)

This plaque commemorates architect Edward Charles Letinsky, who worked for the City of Winnipeg from 1970 until his untimely death in 1980. He was responsible for development of the Old Market Square area. Originally located at N49.89891, W97.14037, it was relocated to this site around 2015.

Edward Letinsky Memorial Monument

Edward Letinsky Memorial Monument (2009)
Source: City of Winnipeg

Edward Letinsky Memorial Monument

Edward Letinsky Memorial Monument (July 2025)
Source: Nathan Kramer

Edward Letinsky Memorial Monument

Edward Letinsky Memorial Monument (July 2025)
Source: Nathan Kramer

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.89781, W97.14050
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: Edward Charles “Ed” Letinsky (1940-1980)

Sources:

Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.

We thank Nathan Kramer for providing additional information used here.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 9 July 2025

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