This hotel on Pembina Highway in Winnipeg was designed by local architects Green Blankstein Russell and built in 1953. A block of six small motel rooms stood behind the building. In mid-2022, all were demolished.
Postcard view of Pembina Hotel (1960)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough, 2018-0015
Pembina Hotel (August 2021)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Pembina Hotel (October 2021)
Source: George Penner
Motel block behind Pembina Hotel (August 2021)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Pembina Hotel before demolition (June 2019)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Pembina Hotel before demolition (June 2019)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.85115, W97.15305
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Manitoba Business: Green Blankstein Russell and Associates
Memorable Manitobans: George Druxman (1929-1999)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Mid-Century Motels
We thank Kerrin Asmundson for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 14 February 2025
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