Construction of this three-storey brick block on Toronto Street in Winnipeg, designed by architect David A. Abramovitch and measuring 50 feet by 86 feet, is believed to have begun in 1914 by investor J. M. Kamen. Its completion was interrupted by the First World War. The structure stood vacant until 1922 when it was completed by contractor Joseph Johnson. The building contained 23 apartments in its original configuration. It has 22 apartments today.
Montrose Apartments (October 2020)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.89149, W97.16451
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: David A. Abramovitch [Abramovich] (1871-1950)
Memorable Manitobans: Joseph Johnson (1862-1930)
City of Winnipeg Building Permit 2032/1914, City of Winnipeg Archives.
City of Winnipeg Building Permit 1486/1922, City of Winnipeg Archives.
Find a Postal Code, Canada Post.
Preparation of this page was supported, in part, by the Gail Parvin Hammerquist Fund of the City of Winnipeg.
This page was prepared by Nathan Kramer, Gordon Goldsborough, and George Penner.
Page revised: 26 March 2022
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