South Portage in Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)
Winnipeg Public Library System
100th Anniversary
— 1888-1988 —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022
1. Winnipeg Public Library System Marker
The Winnipeg Public Library began in 1888 when the City Council provided free accommodation and an annual grant to assist the library of the Manitoba Historical and Scientific Society. The library included books from the Red River settlers and 500 volumes belonging to explorer Peter Fidler.
In 1895 the City of Winnipeg initiated and funded a free public library. Donations from the Carnegie Foundation have helped in library development.
In this 100th year citizens of Winnipeg have a collection of 1,130,783 books available to them in 21 facilities.
This plaque was placed by the Winnipeg Public Library Board in cooperation with the Winnipeg City Council and the Department of Culture, Heritage and Recreation, Province of Manitoba.
Erected 1988 by Winnipeg Public Library Board; Winnipeg City Council; and Department of Culture, Heritage and Recreation, Province of Manitoba.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 49° 53.524′ N, 97° 8.534′ W. Marker is in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is in South Portage.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winnipeg Centennial Library (here, next to this marker); Holy Trinity Anglican Church / L'église anglicane Holy Trinity (within shouting distance of this marker); First Winnipeg Meeting of the T. Eaton Company Directors (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Royal Winnipeg Ballet / Le Royal Winnipeg Ballet (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ella Cora Hind (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); First Masonic Temple Site (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Nor'Wester (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); No. 1 Northern (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnipeg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Winnipeg Public Library.
Winnipeg's first public library was the Carnegie Library (380 William Ave.), opened in 1905. American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie had funded the construction of three public libraries in the city. All the city had to do was to choose suitable locations. The main branch would(Submitted on February 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)be located downtown. The branch was closed after the Centennial Library opened in the spring of 1977. It subsequently re-opened as a library for new immigrants wanting to learn English. Later on, it was used to store and provide access to the city's archival records.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 20222. Winnipeg Public Library System Marker(marker on left, just outside the library gift shop)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022
3. Winnipeg Public Library System Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022
4. Millennium Library / Winnipeg Public Library (southeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
