MHM Central Police Station - Winnipeg MB
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PeterNoG
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This Manitoba Historical Marker (Historic Winnipeg) is in the plaza of the Public Safety Building at King Street and James Avenue n Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMCGN3
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 09/05/2011
Views: 2
This is part of the Exchange District National Historic Site (
visit link) which is a 20 block area containing approximately 150 heritage buildings.
Marker Name: Central Police Station
Agency: Historic Winnipeg
Languages: English
Location:
Plaza at the Public Safety Building.
North side of King Street near James Avenue
Marker Text:
This stone lintel was situated over the main entrance of the old central police station. Located at Rupert Avenue and Martha Street from 1908 to 1966.
The fire box on the left was in use from 1882 to 1979.
The police call box on the right was in use from 1913 to 1979.
Website: Not listed
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: Not listed
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