Historic Sites of Manitoba: Western Grocers Building (6 First Avenue SW, Dauphin)

A two-storey red brick building at the northwest corner of the intersection of Main Street South and First Avenue Southwest in Dauphin was constructed in 1938 as a warehouse for the Western Grocers Limited. It serviced small grocery stores in the region. At the time of a 2026 site visit, it accommodated a sporting goods store.

Jankovski House

Western Grocers Building (February 2026)
Source: George Penner

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N51.14922, W100.05092
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Manitoba Business: Western Grocers Limited / Westfair Foods Limited

Sources:

This page was prepared by George Penner.

Page revised: 28 February 2026

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