The first building at this site in downtown Russell, in what is now the Municipality of Russell-Binscarth, was known as the Wright Block, constructed in 1906. Its long-time occupant, the Union Bank of Canada (the Royal Bank of Canada after 1925), moved into it in 1907. A new structure replaced it after a fire in April 1916. An addition was made at the back in 1964 and the entire interior was renovated. In 1978, the bank built a new building across the street.

Postcard view of the former Wright Block, built in 1906, before it was destroyed by fire in 1916 (no date)
Source: Rob McInnes, MN0050.

Wright Block (August 2013) Source: Gordon Goldsborough

Wright Block (February 2020)
Source: George Penner
Site Coordinates (lat/long): N50.78049, W101.28773 denoted by symbol on the map above
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See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Wright Building (46 Main Street, Carberry)
Manitoba Business: Royal Bank of Canada
Manitoba Business: Union Bank of Canada
Sources:
Russell Historical Walking Tour, Asessippi Parkland Tourism.
We thank Rob McInnes and George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 22 March 2020
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