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Winnipeg – Lake of the Woods Building

Architect(s)John Hamilton Gordon Russell
212 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
The Lake of the Woods Building with a sign reading “Mayberry FINE ART” hanging above the main entrance.
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The Lake of the Woods Building with the number “212” on the door and a horse sculpture in front.
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The Lake of the Woods Building with a streetlight, horse sculpture and planter in front.
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Looking up the facade of the building featuring 2 glass paned windows and details of the cornice
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Date Built: 1901

Styles:
Romanesque Revival
characteristics:
Surround Relief Box-like massing Round arch Transom light Flat roof Brick Cornice Pilaster

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There is a horse named Peggy on McDermot Avenue.

Not a real horse; a sculpture, created in 2009 by artist Joe Fafard at the doorway of Mayberry Fine Art. Looking at the façade, you wouldn’t know it’s an art gallery. Carved into the pink sandstone arch above the door are the words: THE LAKE OF THE WOODS MILLINGS CO. LTD. Slightly harder to see is the company emblem in the stained-glass window.

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212 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
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Founded in Keewatin, Ontario, in 1887, Lake of the Woods Milling Company processed wheat into Five Roses Flour. Moving to Winnipeg in 1890, they opened a regional office just off of Main Street.

In 1900, the company hired J.H.G. Russel to design a new Romanesque Revival style office building. Opening in 1901, the sandstone used along the façade is noted for its ability to hold fine details, such as the pilaster Corinthian columns that support the arch.

It is not known when Lake of the Woods left and the building would change hands many times. Today, Mayberry Fine Art hangs artwork near the grand interior elements – highlighting marble and wood wainscoting, and a decorative ceiling. Peggy is the only piece of art not standing in the gallery.