This two-storey brick building on Rosser Avenue in Brandon was constructed in 1900 for the confectionary firm of William Liguori Bertrand. Its original street-facing facade is hidden behind a modern treatment.
Bertrand Block (May 2026)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.84834, W99.95065
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: William Liguori Bertrand (1865-1960)
“Local and district,” Brandon Sun, 5 April 1900, page 4.
1901 Canada census, Automated Genealogy.
Brandon: An Architectural Walking Tour, Manitoba Department of Cultural Affairs and Historical Resources, 1982.
We thank George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 1 June 2026
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