This two-storey building on Main Street in Winnipeg was built sometime around 1950 to house the General Monash Branch No. 115 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Established in 1933 by a group of Jewish veterans of the First World War, the branch was named after Australian General Sir John Monash (1865-1931).
In 2015, the branch closed and the building was sold. At the time of a 2024 site visit, it was being used for retail purposes. The branch's name was still slightly visible along with a Star of David next to the entrance door facing the street.
The former General Monash Legion Hall (October 2024)
Source: Jordan MakichukSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.92591, W97.12532
denoted by symbol on the map above
Henderson’s Winnipeg and Brandon Directories, Henderson Directories Limited, Peel’s Prairie Provinces, University of Alberta Libraries.
General Monash Branch 115 - Royal Canadian Legion, The Endowment Book of Life.
This page was prepared by Jordan Makichuk.
Page revised: 3 November 2024
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