This building on Main Street in Steinbach, built in 1903, has hosted a dealership for Ford vehicles since 1914. One of the oldest Ford dealerships in western Canada, the building has been heavily remodeled. Known originally as J. R. Friesen and Sons, the business was owned by Jacob Reimer Friesen until his death in 1950 then by his son Edwin J. Friesen until 1972. It is now Fairway Ford Sales Limited.
Fairway Ford (April 2020)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.52744, W96.68749
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Jacob Reimer “J. R.” Friesen (1878-1950)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Steinbach - The Automobile City (Steinbach)
We thank Ralph Friesen for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by George Penner and Anne Brazeau.
Page revised: 29 March 2023
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