Historic Sites of Manitoba: Church of Christ, Scientist (265 Inkster Boulevard, Winnipeg)

This one-storey brick building at the northwest corner of Inkster Boulevard and Aikins Street in Winnipeg, measuring 38 feet by 80 feet, was designed by local architect Edgar Prain and built in 1932 at a cost of about $15,000 by the firm of Cooper Brothers. Opened officially on 2 October 1932, it was used as a Christian Science church.

At the time of a 2022 site visit, the former church building appeared to used as a private residence.

Church of Christ, Scientist (1932) Source: Winnipeg Tribune, 1 October 1932, page 15. The former Church of Christ, Scientist (May 2022) Source: Jordan Makichuk Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.92870, W97.12708 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: Edgar Prain (1881-1958)

Historic Sites of Manitoba: First Church of Christ Scientist (511 River Avenue, Winnipeg)

Historic Sites of Manitoba: First Church of Christ, Scientist (409 Queen Street West, Virden)

Sources:

City of Winnipeg Building Permit 1382/1932, City of Winnipeg Archives.

“Building permits in Winnipeg show sharp reduction,” Winnipeg Free Press, 23 July 1932, page 24.

“New Christian Science Church,” Winnipeg Tribune, 1 October 1932, page 15.

Property Assessment Details [265 Inkster Boulevard], Winnipeg Assessment and Taxation.

This page was prepared by Jordan Makichuk and Kenneth Ingram.

Page revised: 13 June 2025

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