The Manitoba Theatre Centre on Market Avenue in Winnipeg was designed by the Number TEN Architectural Group and constructed between 1969 and 1970 as a project marking the centenary of Manitoba's entry into Canadian Confederation.
Ontario artist Ruth Abernethy’s “Imagine” was commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. Unveiled in November 2008, it features John Hirsch (standing), founding Artistic Director, and Tom Hendry (seated), its first Business Manager. Nearby is a plaque unveiled by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (September 2019)
Source: George Penner
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (June 2024)
Source: Greg Petzold
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (June 2024)
Source: Greg Petzold
Manitoba Theatre Centre, 50th Anniversary Sculpture (2009)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorative plaque (July 2015)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.89860, W97.13629
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Manitoba Business: Waisman Ross and Associates / Blankstein Coop Gillmor and Hanna / Number TEN Architectural Group
Manitoba Organization: Winnipeg Little Theatre / Theatre 77 / Manitoba Theatre Centre / Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Manitoba Plaques for Persons, Events and Sites of National Historic Significance
Events in Manitoba History: Manitoba Centenary (1970)
Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.
We thank George Penner and Greg Petzold for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Christian Cassidy and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 12 October 2024
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