This one-storey brick building on Main Street North in Dauphin, measuring 32 feet by 80 feet, was designed by the Winnipeg architectural firm of Northwood and Chivers as a grocery for Safeway Stores Limited. It was constructed between late 1929 and early 1930 by the construction firm of Craig Brothers at a cost of about $15,000. The store opened officially on 31 January 1930.
The building, with a relatively unmodified exterior from its original appearance, was in use as a clothing store at the time of a 2020 site visit.
Safeway store at Dauphin (1935)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough, 2016-0017
Former Safeway store at Dauphin (February 2020)
Source: George Penner
Former Safeway store at Dauphin (April 2023)
Source: Jordan MakichukSite Coordinates (lat/long): N51.15075, W100.04885
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Manitoba Business: Northwood and Chivers / Northwood Chivers and Casey
Manitoba Business: Safeway Stores Limited
“Safeway stores establish main branch in city,” Winnipeg Tribune, 6 July 1929, page 8.
“Safeway Stores to locate here,” Dauphin Herald and Press, 11 July 1929, page 1.
“Safeway contract let,” Dauphin Herald and Press, 26 September 1929, page 1.
“Coming to Dauphin, Safeway Stores Limited opening Friday, January 31st,” Dauphin Herald and Press, 23 January 1930, page 4.
We thank Jordan Makichuk for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 1 December 2024
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