Historic Sites of Manitoba: Nathanson House (335 St. John's Avenue, Winnipeg)

This two-storey dark red-brown brick and stucco house on St. John's Avenue in Winnipeg, measuring 33 feet by 45 feet, was designed by local architect Max Zev Blankstein and built in 1929 by the construction firm Frank R. Lount and Son at a cost of about $15,000, for owner Moses H. Nathanson. He was the Vice-President of the Globe Bedding Company.

Subcontractors included Cotter Brothers Limited (plumbing).

At the time of a 2025 site visit, the house was relatively unmodified form its original appearance.

Nathanson House (July 2025) Source: Jordan Makichuk Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.92171, W97.13201 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: Max Zev Blankstein (1874-1931)

Manitoba Business: Frank R. Lount and Son

Manitoba Business: Cotter Brothers Limited

Sources:

City of Winnipeg Building Permit 720/1929, City of Winnipeg Archives.

“Higher Value Represented in New Building,” Winnipeg Tribune, 3 April 1929, page 7.

“Good Showing in Building for Present Season,” Manitoba Free Press, 13 April 1929, page 30.

Winnipeg fire insurance map, #312 January 1957, City of Winnipeg Archives.

Henderson’s Winnipeg and Brandon Directories, Henderson Directories Limited, Peel’s Prairie Provinces, University of Alberta Libraries.

Property Details [335 St. John's Avenue], Winnipeg Assessment and Taxation.

This page was prepared by Jordan Makichuk.

Page revised: 1 Febuary 2026

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