The Elms Faces Wrecking Ball
This house was originally owned by one of Winnipeg's prominent citizens, furniture entrepreneur John Leslie.. Named The Elms, the 1905-built 2.5 story house had 22 rooms, a portico in front with Doric columns, rough-cut stone foundation, two sun porches including a semi-circular one facing the river, and fine internal finishings throughout.
By the 1950s, it had become a rooming house until being purchased by by two Winnipeg Tribune writers who restored and owned it in the period 1956-74.
In its final stage, it has been, for many years, a housing cooperative, occupied mostly by university students, I believe. One of those was Gary Doer who became Premier of the province and Canadian Ambassador to the US. This colorful period included its basement's role as a performance venue for music and poetry. Meanwhile, the house deteriorated, as I could see when frequently running or walking by it over the last 28 years.
The Elms is now being demolished and the land separated into two river lots.
(River side View)
The Elms Faces Wrecking Ball
This house was originally owned by one of Winnipeg's prominent citizens, furniture entrepreneur John Leslie.. Named The Elms, the 1905-built 2.5 story house had 22 rooms, a portico in front with Doric columns, rough-cut stone foundation, two sun porches including a semi-circular one facing the river, and fine internal finishings throughout.
By the 1950s, it had become a rooming house until being purchased by by two Winnipeg Tribune writers who restored and owned it in the period 1956-74.
In its final stage, it has been, for many years, a housing cooperative, occupied mostly by university students, I believe. One of those was Gary Doer who became Premier of the province and Canadian Ambassador to the US. This colorful period included its basement's role as a performance venue for music and poetry. Meanwhile, the house deteriorated, as I could see when frequently running or walking by it over the last 28 years.
The Elms is now being demolished and the land separated into two river lots.
(River side View)