This three-storey brick and stone apartment block on the northwest corner of Salter Street and Burrows Avenue in Winnipeg, measuring 89 feet by 61 feet, was designed by Samuel Hooper, assisted by his son John Simpson Hooper, and constructed in 1911 by owner Harry Hirsh at an estimated cost of $35,000. In 1940, repairs were completed by contractor Aaron Akman at a cost of about $10,000.
In early 1980, after standing vacant for some time, the building was demolished. The site is now occupied by a commercial building.
Burrows Court under demolition (1980)
Source: Planning, Property & Development, City of Winnipeg , HBRC3118Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.91756, W97.13941
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Samuel Hooper (1851-1911)
Memorable Manitobans: John Simpson Hooper (1875-1940)
Memorable Manitobans: Harry Hirsh [Hirsch] (1880-?)
Manitoba Business: A. Akman and Son / Akman Construction
City of Winnipeg Building Permit 2128/1911, City of Winnipeg Archives.
“Permits issued,” Manitoba Free Press, 15 July 1911, page 17.
“War months show big building,” Winnipeg Tribune, 30 March 1940, page 8.
“The tragedy of abandoned apartments,” Winnipeg Free Press, 17 November 1979, page 73.
“Demolition tenders: Burrows Court, 230 Salter Street, City of Winnipeg,” Winnipeg Free Press, 12 January 1980, page 38.
“Tender for sale of land,” Winnipeg Free Press, 13 June 1980, page 61.
Preparation of this page was supported, in part, by the Gail Parvin Hammerquist Fund of the City of Winnipeg.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough, Murray Peterson, Jordan Makichuk, and Nathan Kramer.
Page revised: 3 February 2024
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