South Portage in Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Winnipeg Centennial Library

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022

1. Winnipeg Centennial Library Marker

Inscription.

Winnipeg Centennial Library. . , Among the most basic questions asked by man is "Why?" To find the answers, he has become inventor, explorer and philosopher., As the answers to his question came, the need arose for a place where records could be kept of what he had learned, done or thought., Thus the library developed over the centuries and has recorded and facilitated man's advancement. In keeping the record of man's endeavours, this storehouse of human knowledge has made a great and lasting contribution to the history that mankind is constantly making and changing., Libraries throughout the world grew from small collections and Winnipeg was no exception. The Historical and Scientific Society established the first public library in Winnipeg in 1880. October 11th, 1905 saw the formal opening of the Carnegie Library on William Avenue, made possible by a donation from the Carnegie Corporation of New York., This present library was constructed to mark the 100th Anniversary of the City of Winnipeg and is dedicated to all its citizens who have worked together to provide an excellent library facility which is made available to everyone., It was officially opened May 4th, 1977 , by , His Worship Mayor Stephen Juba , in the presence of Premier Edward Schreyer , and interested citizens. , Members of City Council , Stephen Juba, Mayor. Robert Bockstael . Ray Brunka . William Chornopyski . Brian Corrin . Geoffrey I. Dixon . Al Ducharme . Magnus Eliason . James A. Ernst . Gary Filmon . Kenneth Galanchuk . C. John Gee . Donald Gerrie . William Hallonquist . Norman Hudson . Betty Ireton . Frank Johnson . Robert Johannson . Anne Jorowski . Morris Kaufman . Henry Kozlowski . Adam Klym . G.B. Knight . E.J. Kotowich . Harry Lazarenko . Lorne Leech . Pearl McGonigal . Gerald Mercier . Ric Nordman . William Norrie . Mike O’Shaughnessy . Donald Smith . Roy Parkhill . Alfred Penner . Donald E. Perry . Florence Pierce . Slaw Rebchul . Evelyne Reese . Philip Rizzuto . Eldon Ross . Michael Ruta . Alfred Skowron . Doug Stanes . Norman P. Stapon . Robert Steen . Alan C. Wade . June Westbury . B.R. Wolfe . Ken Wong . D.A. Yanofsky . Joe Zuken, Q.C.

Among the most basic questions asked by man is "Why?" To find the answers, he has become inventor, explorer and philosopher.

As the answers to his question came, the need arose for a place where records could be kept of what he had learned, done or thought.

Thus the library developed over the centuries and has recorded and facilitated man's advancement. In keeping the record of man's endeavours, this storehouse of human knowledge has made a great and lasting contribution to the history that mankind is constantly making and changing.

Libraries throughout the world grew from small collections and Winnipeg was no exception. The Historical and Scientific Society established the first public library in Winnipeg in 1880. October 11th, 1905 saw the formal opening of the Carnegie Library on William Avenue, made possible by a donation from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

This present library was constructed to mark the 100th Anniversary of the City of Winnipeg and is dedicated to all its citizens who have worked together to provide an excellent library facility which is made available to everyone.

It was officially opened May 4th, 1977
by
His Worship Mayor Stephen Juba
in the presence of Premier Edward Schreyer
and interested citizens.

Members of City Council
Stephen

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Juba, MayorRobert Bockstael • Ray Brunka • William Chornopyski • Brian Corrin • Geoffrey I. Dixon • Al Ducharme • Magnus Eliason • James A. Ernst • Gary Filmon • Kenneth Galanchuk • C. John Gee • Donald Gerrie • William Hallonquist • Norman Hudson • Betty Ireton • Frank Johnson • Robert Johannson • Anne Jorowski • Morris Kaufman • Henry Kozlowski • Adam Klym • G.B. Knight • E.J. Kotowich • Harry Lazarenko • Lorne Leech • Pearl McGonigal • Gerald Mercier • Ric Nordman • William Norrie • Mike O’Shaughnessy • Donald Smith • Roy Parkhill • Alfred Penner • Donald E. Perry • Florence Pierce • Slaw Rebchul • Evelyne Reese • Philip Rizzuto • Eldon Ross • Michael Ruta • Alfred Skowron • Doug Stanes • Norman P. Stapon • Robert Steen • Alan C. Wade • June Westbury • B.R. Wolfe • Ken Wong • D.A. Yanofsky • Joe Zuken, Q.C.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1977.

Location. 49° 53.525′ N, 97° 8.531′ W. Marker is in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is in South Portage. Marker is on Graham Avenue just east of Donald Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level, near the northwest corner of the Winnipeg

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022

2. Winnipeg Centennial Library Marker

(marker is on the north façade, near the northwest corner)

Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 Donald Street, Winnipeg MB R3C 3P5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winnipeg Public Library System (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 Centennial Library History.

Centennial Library opened May 4, 1977 to commemorate Winnipeg's centenary, and to replace the Carnegie-funded former main branch at 380 William Avenue (now the City of Winnipeg archives). From 2003-2005, the Centennial Library underwent a complete renovation and extensive addition, reopening as the Millennium Library on November 8, 2005. The Millennium Library is a signature
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022

3. Winnipeg Public Library (north elevation – west end)
(looking south from Graham Avenue • marker just right of center)
building in downtown Winnipeg. The 160,850 sq. ft. Library has won several architecture awards including the Canadian Architect Award of Excellence in 2004, Prairie Design Award of Merit in 2006 and the Governor General's Medal in Architecture, 2008.

(Submitted on February 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Millennium Library / Winnipeg Public Library (<i>southeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022

4. Millennium Library / Winnipeg Public Library (southeast elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.