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Historic Sites of Manitoba: Alexandra Block / Mariaggi Hotel (231 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg)

This three-storey brick structure in the Exchange District of Winnipeg was constructed in early 1902 and supervised by local architect William B. Lait on behalf of hotelier Frank Mariaggi. Known initially as the Alexandra Block, the main floor was intended to house a large restaurant and stores, while the upper two levels were going to be “suites for bachelors.” Within a year, Mariaggi had turned the building into a hotel with single rooms and suites each equipped with telephone and bath, separate dining rooms for women and men, and a private dining room in a basement grotto. The building is still in use as a hotel.

Mariaggi Hotel

Mariaggi Hotel (circa 1903)
Source: An Illustrated Souvenir of Winnipeg by W. A. Martel & Sons

Gentlemen’s dining room in the Mariaggi Hotel

Gentlemen’s dining room in the Mariaggi Hotel (circa 1903)
Source: An Illustrated Souvenir of Winnipeg by W. A. Martel & Sons

Suite in the Mariaggi Hotel

Suite in the Mariaggi Hotel (circa 1903)
Source: An Illustrated Souvenir of Winnipeg by W. A. Martel & Sons

Refreshment bar in the Mariaggi Hotel

Refreshment bar in the Mariaggi Hotel (circa 1903)
Source: An Illustrated Souvenir of Winnipeg by W. A. Martel & Sons

Private dining room in grotto in the Mariaggi Hotel

Private dining room in grotto in the Mariaggi Hotel (circa 1903)
Source: An Illustrated Souvenir of Winnipeg by W. A. Martel & Sons

Mariaggi Hotel

Mariaggi Hotel (February 2019)
Source: George Penner

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.89720, W97.14068
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Albert Block (86 Albert Street, Winnipeg)

MHS Centennial Business: Mariaggi Hotel

Memorable Manitobans: Frank Mariaggi (c1847-1918)

Memorable Manitobans: William Barnes Lait (1855-1928)

Sources:

“Progress of the prairie capital,” Winnipeg Tribune, 12 January 1902, page 5.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough and George Penner.

Page revised: 19 June 2020

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