Exchange District in Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Union Bank Building

1904

— Historic Winnipeg —

Union Bank Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022

1. Union Bank Building Marker

Inscription. Although the Union Bank was absorbed by the Royal Bank in 1925, it is remembered for the beauty of its paper money, printed in Winnipeg. Designed by architects Darling and Pearson, this Head Office was the first steel framed skyscraper in the city, and claimed to have the highest flagpole in the British Empire.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 49° 53.932′ N, 97° 8.358′ W. Marker is in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is in the Exchange District. It is on Main Street (Manitoba Route 52) just south of William Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the northeast corner of the subject building, facing Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 Main Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 0T1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Manitoba’s Historic Winnipeg.

It is also in the Prairies.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Headquarters • International Brotherhood of Magicians (here, next to this marker); Union Bank Building / L’édifice de la Union Bank (a few steps from this marker); West Clements Block (Bijou Theatre) (within shouting distance of this marker); Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederation Building / L'édifice de la Confédération (within shouting distance of this marker); The Exchange District / L'Arrondissement de la Bourse (within shouting distance of this marker); Bloody Saturday (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnipeg.

Regarding Union Bank Building. Canada Register of Historic Places (2003/02/25), as Former Union Bank Building and Annex. National Historic Site of Canada (1997/09/22).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Union Bank Building

Also see . . . Former Union Bank Building and Annex National Historic Site of Canada.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022

2. Union Bank Building Marker

The marker is near the northeast corner of the building, facing Main Street.

Constructed in 1903-1904, this building is Western Canada's oldest skyscraper. It combines the technology of steel framing, a rich exterior and an elegant interior to project a sense of modernity and entrepreneurial success. These qualities reflected the image intended by its original owner, the Union Bank of Canada, which played an important role in financing the development of the West. In the sophistication of its architecture, this headquarters building points to Winnipeg's central position in the rapidly expanding economy of turn-of-the-century Canada.

(Submitted on January 30, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Union Bank Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022

3. Union Bank Building

Marker is between the two rightmost window bays.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022

4. Union Bank Building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.