Coleman Block / Bakery
502 Broadway Ave.
265.D.1

“Butcher H.R. Coleman built this building for his  "Me Meat The Public" shop. He sold to Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins who after a few years sold to W.F. Simpson, also a butcher.
A small office room at the back was used as a Customs Office for many years. Richard Coleman was Customs Officer until 1922.
It was later used as a barber shop with Dick Leaver in charge. The upper floor became a lodge hall before being converted to suites and living quarters
Since 1957, the main floor has been used as a bake shop. Mr. Smale rebuilt the interior and added an oven and other improvements. In 1978 the business was purchased by Kuipers and Sons.”
(P. 41 - Reflections)

 



Wallis Block
Broadway Ave.
265.D.2 / ca. 1890

While many old buildings have had brick storefronts covered and modernized, the Wallis Block had retained the brickwork on its upper level. Note the brickwork and nice window treatment 

It was built to house Retail Business below, and offices above.

H.A. Wallis was an early owner.

George Parsons built a bakeshop at the rear – and operated bakeshop and grocery until 1918.

Alex Middleton, a baker, bought the building in 1918 –and Andrew McNamee operated a grocery as well.

Angus McQueen, took over on 1933, and continued to operate a bakery and grocery.
Walker Brown continued in 1950

It later became the New New Café and after that, the Young People’s Gathering Place.

 



Pharmacy Building
Broadway Ave.
265.D.8 / ca. 1895

This brick building has a well-preserved façade.
Note the brickwork – arches – windows and trim.
 
Richard W. Oliver was likely the first to operate a Pharmacy here.  The upper level once a funeral parlour.

It was later the Garbed / Maurice – Sleep Shop
Garbed joined building to Furniture Store.



 

Former Safeway Store
515 Broadway Ave.
265.D.6

In the late 20’s through the 30’s Canada Safeway established operations in mid-sized town across the Prairies. They often used this distinctive and recognizable roofline.

This Safeway Store operated until 1941. Then Dan Hall, Cyril Letts and Harry Powell operated a  Fairway Store here.

Later it became a Piston Ring business and a
Community Florist & Gift Shop
 

 


Former Bank Building
Broadway Ave.
265.D.7

Most towns had a Private Bank before the nation-wide companies arrived. This one, over the years, was home to the Union Bank, Royal Bank, Bank of Hamilton and a Bank of Commerce

Later it was a Deli Store  then Select Auto
It was joined to #515. Select Auto became Piston Ring


 


Rex Café Building
523 Broadway Ave
265.D.10

The Rex Café Building was built as a Dry Goods Store. The store was operated by three generations of the Rollins family as well as by
Charlie Marquis, Sam McCullogh, Frank Squire, A.W. Heat and Chas Bender

Joe Lew Hong operated the Rex Café in the 1930’s & 50’s. Lately it has been Wingkies Café.

 

 


U.G.G. Elevator
Railway
265.D.14 / 1953

Every town of any size had several elevators. This one from 1953 is not as old as some but a reminder of days gone by. 
 




Richards Building
503 Broadway Ave.
265.D.4  /  ca. 1895

Chas Richards with Julius Larson and Bill Bingham operated a Dry Goods Store in this much-renovated building.

It has been home to:

Second Story Scrappers
Woody Spearman – Optometrist
Bob’s Clothing
George McMurch’s Florist Shop
 

 


Former Barbershop
510 Broadway Ave.
265.D.3

The Pool Room/Barber Shop was a fixture in most town.  This remodeled brick building once housed the one run by Mr. McGillvary.

Other owners include Keith Yeo, Mrs. Tchetter, and Richard Kautz. Lately it has been a Toy Shop, The Paper Place, and the Computer Place  / MTS Outlet
 
 



Shamrock Drive-In
265.D.19 / 1949

Not every town had a Drive In Theatre, and very few remain.

In 1959 it was operated by the Gibsons

Recently it was one of only three Drive-Ins operating in Manitoba

The screen was lost to high winds in 2015 and at that time the owners hoped to repair it and open for business with a new digital projector.