This non-profit organization was founded in 1952 to build a new football stadium for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers beside Polo Park. Subsequently, the Winnipeg Arena was built beside the stadium.
This non-profit organization was founded in 1952 to build a new football stadium and arena complex at Polo Park. Its operations were closed in 2004 as the two building were demolished in favour of facilities elsewhere in Winnipeg.
Period
Chair
?-1975
Edward Joseph Albert “Ed” Kotowich (1934-1986)
1975-?
Alan Bardal Finnbogason (1921-2019)
?-?
Harold Truman Martin (1925-1996)
See also:
Manitoba Organization: Winnipeg Football Club / Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Winnipeg Arena (1430 Maroons Road, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Polo Park Racetrack / Polo Park Shopping Centre (Portage Avenue, Winnipeg)
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 1 September 2024
