by Fred Morris
September 2023, updated July 2026
In 1910, Laurance Wilson, Frederick Cole, William Cox, Johanthan Susans, Harry Woods, John York, and James Martin were the first Inglewood Street residents listed in the Henderson Directory.
On 25 February 1927, Margaret Burch gave birth to Gilbert, Ernest, and Frederick in her Inglewood Street home. Gilbert, one of the triplets, became a billboard painter. Gilbert is best remembered for his 1955 and 1979 Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II that hung in the Winnipeg Arena. Edward Meade grew up on Inglewood Street. Edward's 1946 book Remember Me chronicles his Second World War experiences in the United Kingdom. Alice Waddell (nee Wills) was a soprano soloist for the Home Street United Church.
Between 1927 and 1966, Rudolph Beauty Parlour established by William and Meta Rudolph was located on the corner of Inglewood and Ness. Their daughter Elsie worked in the business for 35 years. In 1959, the building was moved slightly north due to the widening of Ness Avenue. Sew Inspiring operated by Elizabeth MacKay has been in the building for the last 29 years. Sew Inspiring sells and repairs sewing machines. During the era of small grocery stores, Bruni's Groceteria at the corner of Brue and Inglewood was a neighbourhood favourite.
Many Inglewood residents worked in the creamery business. James Edward Keough worked for over 40 years in the Butter Department at Crescent Creamery. For the final 24 years at the Crescent, James was the Plant Supervisor. He was a Life Member of the Manitoba Dairy Association and a charter member of the St. James Kiwanis Club. In 1984, a celebration of James's 100th birthday was held at Oakview Place. James died at the age of 101. Ted Keough, a son of James and Katharine, also had a long career in the diary business. I remember my Uncle JON BJARNASON being Ted Keough's right hand man when Ted managed Portage Creamery. Flewelling Lionel Bouchard and Ernest Last were other Inglewood Street residents who worked at the Crescent Creamery.
Charles Scarff worked for 40 years as a street car operator for the Winnipeg Electric Company. Thomas Meade worked for 43 years at CPR. Herbert Radley worked for 35 years at Westeel. Roland Gledhill owned and operated Ideal Sharpening.
John (Jack) Bremner was one of many Inglewood Street Eatonians. He was a 42 year Eaton's veteran. Kathleen Lewis worked for 44 years in the Mail Order Department. Leonard Pattimore logged 34 years at Eatons. Sidney Lamprell measured and fitted custom draperies. Between the 1920s to the 1950s, Alf Scudder worked in the downtown Groceteria. Eleanor Attrill worked in the warehouse during the 1940s. George Cumbers, who retired in 1966, round out the Inglewood Street St. James Hall of Famers.
After returning from duty in the First World War, Donald MacDonald joined the Assiniboia Police Department. He soon became one of the original members of St. James's first Police Department. In 1943, he became Chief and retired in 1958 after 38 years of continuous service. Donald was Life Member of the St. James Chamber of Commerce, the Honourary President of the St. James Legion, and a charter member of the St. James Kiwanis Club. Donald and Alice's oldest son Donald P. Macdonald was a St. James Alderman between 1968 and 1971.
In 1961, Jack Hallett won a Provincial Government Master Angler Award. In 1965, Gertrude Drew was one of 20 Winnipeggers to win a prize in the Toronto's CNE craft contest. There were over 3,000 entries.
I found a few entries from Inglewood Street on the Children's pages of the Winnipeg Free Press. in 1930, Myrtle Chatterson wrote a touching letter about the death of her dog Pat. In December 1931, Mary Ravelli won a prize in the colouring contest.
Fred Lane won the 1938 Governor General award at St. James Collegiate. In December 1953, Lillian Glanfield won a gold watch in recognition of her exceptional work as a newspaper carrier. In 1964-65 hockey season, Wayne Janz was the Most Valuable Player in the Juvenile Division that included Airways Community Club. Gary Yelland played as a St. James Bantam A All Star in the first St. James Civic Centre hockey game.
With many licence plates wearing out on our vehicles, I noticed an interesting 1964 newspaper archive. Effie Thompson was displaying a very readable 52-year licence plate that her husband Emil, an equipment operator, had dug up while working downtown as an excavator.
During the 1930s, two significant buildings were constructed on the corner of Portage Avenue and Inglewood. In 1936, the St. James Leader building opened. The Leader continued to operate until the early 1960s. After The Leader, Keith Morrison, a school trustee, practiced law in the building. During the past 40 years, Len Heinrich CA 1980s, Golden Wear Clothing 1990s , and Grant Forzley's Artistic Expressions 1999-2023 operated out of this iconic building. Kim Moran, a chiropractor, is currently renovating the building for their future use.
On 16 February 1940, the new St. James Post Office building opened. MP Ralph Maybank was instrumental in arranging the funding for the building. The St. James Post Office continued to operate in this building until the early 1970s. After the Post Office, Campbell Lane and Haliburton Realty operated out of the building. The building has now been demolished.
In 2024, Finance Minister Adrian Sala recognized Glenn Komus and Sheryl Umphress for the marvelous decorations during the past 20 years at their home.
The St. James Gospel Chapel has been located at 337 Inglewood for over 90 years. In 2012, the church made a substantial unsuccessful attempt to buy the surplus Silver Heights Community Club at 2082 Ness Avenue. After this unsuccessful attempt, the possibility of buying or renting at 99 Turner was discussed. This idea failed to materialize.
Part of the St. Stephen's Lutheran Church 70th Anniversary highlighted names have a connection to St. Stephen's.
Page revised: 11 July 2026
