Feb. 13: WSO is formed; Sanford Building burned; The Winnipegs won Olympic Gold.

February 13, 1932 - The Winnipegs, representing Canada in Men's Ice Hockey at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, won the gold medal.

February 13, 1939 - Ellice Grocery on Ellice Avenue was robbed.

February 13, 1941 - The Sanford Building on Bannatyne Avenue burned. All that could be salvaged is the main floor, which became Maw's Garage. it was also long time home ot the Old Spaghetti Factory and, most recently, Citizen night Club. It is currently for sale.

September 27, 1947, Winnipeg Tribune

February 13, 1947 - The Winnipeg Civic Music League, a collection of 20 smaller orchestras and bands, was incorporated as the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. A driving force behind its creation was Moe Genser.

The league had been mulling over the idea for a couple of years before deciding to take such a big step. They spent over a year fundraising with benefit concerts and selling $5 shares until they reached their goal of $15,000 and hired a conductor. The first WSO concert was held on December 16, 1948 at the Winnipeg Auditorium.

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