This three-storey brick block on Crescent Avenue West in Souris was built in 1893. The main floor was occupied by a succession of restaurants, an early one being the Radio Cafe. In 1936, it was purchased by James “Jim” Christie (?-1985), who renamed it the Chocolate Shop. Space in the upper floors was occupied by a dentistry office and residential apartments.
Chocolate Shop Restaurant (July 2018)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.61669, W100.25862
denoted by symbol on the map above
The People of Souris and Glenwood by Souris and District Heritage Club, 2006, page 322.
“McDonald's Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour,” Historical Walk Map and Location Descriptions.
This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 1 May 2022
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