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Historic Sites of Manitoba: Norquay Building (401 York Avenue, Winnipeg)
This ten-storey office building on York Avenue in Winnipeg was designed by architect David F. Thordarson and constructed by contractor Gerard Alphonsus “Gerry” Baert between 1959 and 1960 to provide office space for the Manitoba government. It was named for former Premier John Norquay.
Norquay Building (September 2018)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.88818, W97.14720
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: David F. Thordarson (1926-2003)
Memorable Manitobans: Gerard Alphonsus “Gerry” Baert (1906-1971)
Memorable Manitobans: John Norquay (1841-1889)
Sources:
“$4 million contract let [Norquay Building],” Winnipeg Free Press, 20 May 1959, page 3.
This page for was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 11 March 2023
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