Civic Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canadas Prairie Region (North America)
First Salvation Army Meeting West of the Great Lakes
December 12th 1886
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022
1. First Salvation Army Meeting West of the Great Lakes Marker
on December 12th, 1886,
the Salvation Army
held its first meeting
west of the Great Lakes
[100th Anniversary Plaque]
This commemorative plaque
was unveiled October 10, 1986 by
☆ ☆ ☆
His Worship
Mayor William Norrie
☆ ☆ ☆
on the occasion of the
100th Anniversary Congress
of the
Salvation Army,
celebrating the beginning
of their work
in the City of Winnipeg.
To God be the Glory
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1886.
Location. 49° 53.99′ N, 97° 8.38′ W. Marker is in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is in Civic Centre. It is on King Street (Manitoba Route 42) just north of William Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located along the walkway near the northwest corner of Winnipeg City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 Main Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 1B9, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abraham Albert Heaps (here, next to this marker); Old City Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Exchange District / L'Arrondissement de la Bourse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); First Headquarters International Brotherhood of Magicians (about 90 meters away); Union Bank Building (about 120 meters away); Exchange Building (about 120 meters away); Bloody Saturday (about 120 meters away); Union Bank Building / Lιdifice de la Union Bank (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnipeg.
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1. Salvation Army History in Winnipeg.
In December 1886, the Salvation Army arrived in Winnipeg, holding its first prayer meetings in an Opera House and later in a former Baptist church at the corner of Rupert Avenue and King Street. The Salvation Army had three main areas of charitable work in Winnipeg:(Submitted on February 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)1) maternity care (womens rescue work and Grace Hospital), 2) immigrant aid, and 3) supervision of parolees and their families. In the early years, the Army employed homeless men to cut wood for sale as home fuel. By the 1950s, they also began working for the care and rehabilitation of alcoholics.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 20222. 100th Anniversary Plaque
(mounted above 1st meeting marker)
2. Salvation Army History in Canada.
The Salvation Army began its work in Canada in 1882, just fifteen years after Confederation, and quickly became a vital part of the spiritual and social service life of the country. The first "open air meetings," or worship services, were held in Toronto and in London, Ontario, in 1882. These were led by British immigrants who had known the Army in their homeland. Official Salvation Army operations began in July of that year when Major Thomas Moore arrived from the U.S. headquarters to take charge.(Submitted on February 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2022
3. First Salvation Army Meeting West of the Great Lakes Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
