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Historic Sites of Manitoba: Harry Paul Park / Florence Pierce Park (St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg)
This small park in Winnipeg was named in 1971 for Harry Paul, former Mayor of St. Vital. It was renamed in September 2016 to commemorate local teacher and councillor Florence Pierce.
Florence Pierce Park (August 2017)
Source: George PennerSite Location (lat/long): N49.85215, W97.11246
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Henry Southwood “Harry” Paul (1890-1969)
Memorable Manitobans: Florence Lillian Pierce (1905-2007)
Sources:
“Park renamed for St. Vital trailblazer,” Manitoba Free Press, 28 September 2016.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough and George Penner.
Page revised: 24 April 2022
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