A former garage building at Ridgeville, in the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin, was built in 1932 by W. H. Post who was in the machine business from 1911 to 1945. Ted Walters bought the business in 1946 and operated it until 1960 when he moved to Emerson. The structure was reportedly vacated at that time and the roof was heavily damaged on 1 July 1965, when twin tornadoes struck the town. The roofless interior pad has been used as a children's playground, outdoor patio for the restaurant/beverage room next door, and storage space.
The former Ridgeville Garage (November 2017)
Source: Rose Kuzina
Rear view of the former Ridgeville Garage (June 2020)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.06461, W97.01061
denoted by symbol on the map above
Through the Years: Pages from Ridgeville's History, 2010 [Manitoba Legislative Library]
The Invisible Beaches of Ridgeville, Manitoba.
This page was prepared by Rose Kuzina.
Page revised: 8 November 2020
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